introduction:
Hey, and welcome if this is your first time here. My name is Nomi I'm a registered dietitian and nutritionist, and you are on the pickup Lines yay Today's topic is going to be smoothies and five ways that you can make them more healthy now. You're probably thinking Fatty Smoothies are already healthy why do you have to go and make them healthier? Well the reason is because if you're going to be making a smoothie anyway There's a few things that you [can] do that. Will make your smoothies more delicious and nutritious. [let's] find out what those things are
Ingredients of Smoothie Bowl:
| Ingredient | Quantity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen Bananas | 2 medium | Provides creaminess and natural sweetness |
| Frozen Berries | 1 cup | Adds flavor, color, and antioxidants |
| Milk or Yogurt | 1/2 cup | Liquid base to blend, adds creaminess |
| Protein Powder | 1 scoop | Adds protein (optional) |
| Honey or Maple Syrup | 1-2 tbsp | Natural sweetener (optional) |
| Toppings | Varied | Adds texture and flavor, customizable |
Common Toppings:
- Granola: Adds crunch and texture.
- Fresh Fruits: Like sliced banana, berries, kiwi, or mango for freshness and additional.
- Nuts and Seeds: Such as chia seeds, flaxseeds, hemp seeds, almonds, or walnuts for added.
- Nut Butters: A dollop of almond butter or peanut butter for flavor and protein.
- Coconut: Shredded coconut for a tropical taste and texture.
- Cacao Nibs or Dark Chocolate Chips: For a bit of indulgence and antioxidants.
How to make Smoothie Bowl
Fruit:
Milk:
We all know smoothies need some kind of liquid right you can use water It's super hydrating you can use coconut water as lots of electrolytes But typically I'm going to be using some kind of plant-based milk and the reason for [that] is the calcium I'm usually actually using a soy milk Just because it offers more protein naturally than almond milk or rice milk But that's not the focus really the focus here is the calcium so any non-dairy Milks will do as long [as] it's fortified. So make sure you check the label to [make] sure that that calcium has been added.
Vegetables:
[now] veggies have more vitamins and minerals than is reasonable But I don't think anyone's going to be complaining about that Low in Calorie super high in nutrients and like fruit really high in fiber It's going to help to keep you fuller for longer and it also helps to aid with digestion Try a dark leafy green like spinach Kale or parsley Maybe some kind of root [vegetables] like carrots or my personal favorite [beetroot] And if you're looking for something a bit more hydrating cucumbers and celery work great
Plant Sources:
Now we've all heard about just how important these omega fats are and because I don't eat fish [I] try to make [sure] that I get it from my diet from whole food sources at least twice a day now [whole] food plant sources that are naturally really high in omega-3 [fats] [are] hemp seeds ground flax seeds Walnuts and Chia seeds I'm always adding it to my breakfast parfait in the morning There's a video coming soon on that by the way, and it's so delicious but it's equally is easy to add it to your smoothie whether you're going to be blending it inside or
Sprinkling it on top. It really doesn't matter as long as you make sure that you're getting some and There's one added benefit to omega-3 fat from these foods. Can you guess it? Fiber are you noticing a trend here?
Fiber:
Get a little bit nutty with your smoothies whether you're adding some kind of nut butter like peanut butter or almond butter whole Nuts like almonds cashews hazelnuts Pecans or even seed like sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds The reason for this is [because] these whole fat sources help to keep you fuller for longer Especially important if you're enjoying your smoothie as your main meal
Thy like for breakfast, but sometimes I will omit it if I'm just enjoying my smoothie as a snack plus There's one more benefit that these foods offered. Can you get it this time? Yeah, okay, obviously [it's] fiber
Conclusion:
[there's] something about drinking smoothies that feels like it's instantly nourishing every one of your 37 trillion cells And I personally love just how versatile they can be whether I'm enjoying it first thing in the morning or taking it with me on the road if I know I'm going to need a snack for later Regardless of when you like to enjoy your smoothies I hope that you found at least one useful tip in this video and by the way if you found that your mouth was salivating while you were watching any of the clips of the smoothies don't worry I've
Got the recipes you've got to head over [to] the pickup lines [log] to check them out It's going to be in the description down below or you can watch any of the previous posts [that] I've posted Where I show you in a minute, or less, how you can make these smoothies for yourself? Now he found this post helpful Give me a thumbs up and subscribe if you haven't already because you don't want to miss out on any future posts Thanks for Reading and I'll catch you [soon] you
