Smoothies are the perfect way to get some extra vitamins, fiber and minerals. We give you 5 reasons why smoothies are so healthy.
The pulp in smoothies makes you feel full twice as long as juice without pulp. The many fibers speed up your metabolism and prevent your body from going hungry and storing sugar as reserve energy or fat. Make sure to use a blender with a high power. Like this .
These fibers in a smoothie stimulate your bowel movements and ensure the right amount of good bacteria in your intestines.
Juices without fiber saddle you with a hefty load of sugars in one go. Smoothies contain dietary fiber that slows the journey of the sugars so that the sugars arrive at the liver slowly. This way the liver can do its job carefully.
Did you know that the skin is usually the healthiest part of fruits and vegetables? The skin and pulp contain many healthy nutrients, such as vitamins, fiber and minerals. Therefore, puree vegetables and/or fruit as 'completely' as possible. With a slowjuicer , juice extractor or blender who can handle the peels.
On smoothies you can add all kinds of ingredients that you don't really like, but that are very healthy. Because of the thickness of the drink and the many other seasonings, you can't taste them. Stir a tablespoon of wheatgrass or protein into your smoothie for extra power.
