Best Fruit Smoothies

Smoothie Diet Without question, the number one challenge about dieting is managing hunger. While feeling hungry all of the time is something most can deal with for a while, after a few days of dieting it becomes impossible to ignore the hunger and we fall off our diet again. But incorporating a smoothie diet with another, more traditional diet, offers a hunger-reducing plan that prevents those annoying hunger pangs and helps you stay on track to meet your weight loss...

Apple Smoothie Recipe

Apples are so available that we sometimes overlook how healthy they are. Apples are quite low in saturated fat and have no cholesterol. Apples are also a good source of vitamin C. And the same can be said for apricots as well, no cholesterol, low in saturated fats and sodium. Put together in one good Apple smoothie recipe, these two fruits are as tasty as they are healthy. One note: If you are thinking about adding this...

Guava Smoothie With Lime

Guava is more often found in salads and even some spreads but it also makes a great smoothie, especially when used with Limes. This guava smoothie is very easy to make and tastes just great! 2 ripe guavas, peeled, seeded and chopped into pieces 1 1/2 cups of cold milk (soy, low fat or evaporated) 3 Tbsp of honey (if counting calories on a smoothie diet, use Stevia instead) 2 limes Ice to taste 1 tsp Chia seed for...

Banana Ginger Smoothie

Ginger comes from the root stock (or “rhizome”) of the Ginger plant (“Zingiber officinale”) and is a really good spice that gets used in a lot of ways around the kitchen like, for instance, this Banana Ginger smoothie. This recipe has a wonderful snappy taste and we’ve used it both as a snack and as a planned dessert. If you are planning on a smoothie diet, you would probably want to replace the...

Coconut Smoothie

If you are a coconut lover, this coconut smoothie recipe is great. And its made even better by adding both Oranges and Strawberries to the mix. Very low in calories, this is a great recipe to use in a smoothie diet and it can be made even more nutritious by adding a tsp of Chia Seed. 1 cup coconut milk 2 cups strawberries 1 Orange, peeled and sliced 1 tsp. Chia Ice to taste Coconut Smoothie from Best Fruit...

Cinnamon Smoothie

Here’s a smoothie that really showcases the unique flavor of cinnamon. This cinnamon smoothie recipe is a great start to a cold mid-winter day. Cinnamon is such a great taste it’s hard to believe it comes from the bark of trees! 2 bananas, peeled and sliced 1/2 cup vanilla or plain no-fat Greek yogurt 1 cup almond milk Pinch of ground nutmeg If you are following a smoothie diet, or just want to add more nutrition...

Avocado Smoothie Recipe

This quick and easy Avocado smoothie proves that they are more than just an ingredient in dips. Avocados do get some bad reviews because they do have a pretty high fat content, bu 75% of that is monounsaturated. Avocados also provide more potassium than a banana and are a good source of B, E, and K vitamins as well as dietary fiber. And, as a bonus, at least one early study indicates that Avocados may help to lower...

Pineapple Smoothie with Peaches

This Pineapple smoothie may be the easiest ever. Just two ingredients (pineapple juice and peaches) provide a lot of taste and nutrition in a single glass. Not only is it refreshing it is a really good recipe to include in any smoothie diet. In your blender combine: 2 cups of peaches cut in chunks 1 cup of cold pineapple juice 1 teaspoon Chia seed for the wide range of nutritional benefits including omega-3 fatty...

Mixed Berry Smoothie Recipe

Don’t worry about finding fresh fruit to make this mixed berry smoothie. This is one that is actually all made right from your grocer’s freezer! That means if you an urge, no matter what time of day, you can make a delicious berry smoothie that is perfect for satisfying that sweet tooth! And, because the ingredients are all low in fat and calories, this is a good recipe to include in a smoothie diet In your blender...

Blueberry Smoothie – Simple and Easy

A Blueberry smoothie is always popular if for no other reason than they are retain most of their flavor even when frozen. This one of the very easy smoothie recipes. It is also a great choice to include in a smoothie diet. 1 cup blueberries 1/2 cup milk (low fat, no fat, 2%, soy, etc. your choice) 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (no fat, low fat) 1 tsp. honey 1 tsp. Chia Seed for even more nutrition including the all important...

Strawberry Smoothie

If easy is just as important to you as healthy, then this one is sure to be in your recipe box! Combine: 1 cup of frozen banana chips 1 cup of frozen strawberries 1 cup of low fat yogurt (strawberry, banana, vanilla or plain) 1 tsp. Chia seed for additional nutritional value including all important omega-3 fatty acids This is a great recipe to teach your children too. Let them make their own afternoon snacks, which will...

Prune Smoothie with Apples

Here’s something I didn’t know. Because of the perception of prunes being good only for relief of constipation many distributors have dropped the word “Prune” and replaced it with “Dried Plum”. Regardless of what you call it, the prune (or dried plum) has a very complex flavor that is pretty unique in the fruit world. Plus, the fruit offers a bunch of health benefits including dietary...

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