If you drink smoothies to get an energy boost, you probably add fruit to your smoothies. Fruit smoothies offer plenty health benefits, but if you are looking to add more vegetables to your diet, you can do so easily by tossing some healthy vegetables into your next energy boosting smoothie. Adding vegetables to your smoothies can add more nutrients, vitamins and minerals and even healthy dietary fiber to keep your immune system healthy and your digestive system working properly. The complex carbohydrates found in vegetables will give your smoothie an extra energy boost.
Step 1
Toss a handful or two of leafy greens, such as lettuce, spinach or kale, into the blender. These add an extra dose of fiber, complex carbohydrates and iron. Use raw, washed, organic greens.
Step 2
Puree a purple vegetable smoothie by adding raw, peeled beets into the mix. You'll get an energy boost plus an antioxidant kick.
Step 3
Throw chopped cucumber into your smoothie for a tangy twist. You can also add in diced avocado for a creamy dose of healthy fats that can fill you up and keep you energized.
Step 4
Add a handful of steamed broccoli florets or fresh or steamed baby carrots to a fruit smoothie. Both pack a blast of vegetable nutrients and energy-packed complex carbohydrates in your healthy smoothie.
Tips and Warnings
- Puree the smoothie completely so you don't end up with any chunks of hard or stringy vegetables in your smoothie.
- Choose organic vegetables when possible to keep harmful pesticides out of your body.
Things You'll Need
- Leafy greens, such as lettuce, spinach or kale
- Raw, peeled beets
- Chopped cucumber
- Diced avocado
- Steamed broccoli florets
- Steamed or raw baby carrots
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