The latest craze or ‘trend’ in the health world is fresh juices and smoothies. Buying them everyday at your local juice bar can be expensive so we’ve given here’s a few tips so you can make some equally as yummy and healthy drinks right from the comfort our your own home.
DO - pepare in bulk
What my boyfriend and I do is make a weeks worth up in sandwich bags and freeze them for the week ahead. It keeps everything fresh and it adds a yummy texture to your smoothie. If you’re not keen on the texture it gives your drink try doing a few days in advance and just popping them in the fridge. It makes having a smoothie alot easier to slot into your everyday routine.
DON’T - start off crazy
If you’re not a fan of a particular vegetable, like kale, don’t try to drink it in your smoothie with only one other thing. It seems pretty obvious but it’s not an all or nothing situation. You won’t enjoy it so you’ll give up before you have even started. The way I started was added apples and orange into the more green vegetables. I mean when I say after a while I didn’t even notice and the ratios of smoothies are more green now!
DO - add boosters
Although you’re literally drinking salad in a cup it’s a fantastic way to add some extra boosters to your systems. Bioglan do some really yummy Breakfast Boosters that are full of extra antioxidants, proteins, omega-3 and fibre. I like the Cacao and Coconut one in my banana smoothies and the Goji & Strawberry one in with just my regular green smoothies (they’re great in your porridge as well!). I also add in the Rosehip Vital Powder which is great if you have joint problems or lower back pain. Find something extra that you can sneak in for a boost of goodness!
DON’T - invest in the beginning
For a long time I was in a huff because we just couldn’t - and still can’t - afford a Vitamix but I’m so glad we didn’t buy it to begin with because I personally have had a slow start to loving smoothies. We started off with the cheapest juicer and blender from Kmart and now we use the George Foreman Mix and Go which has been fantastic for us. We’re only now looking to upgrade because we both use it daily, sometimes twice, but I’m glad we didn’t splash the cash right at the start. You don’t know if you’re going to love it or not so don’t feel like you need all the best toys in the beginning.
DO - try different things
I was anti-kale right from the start. Now? I love Kale in my smoothies! It’s important to keep on trying new combinations and new ingredients too. Ginger is another one you wouldn’t have caught me drink ever but now as soon as I feel like I’m getting sick I’m downing it! Keep experimenting with different combinations and you’ll be sure to find some gems.
My favourite combinations?
My everyday juice is apple, celery, cucumber, spinach, kale, pineapple, ice, water with the rose-hip vita and Goji & Berry Boosterl (sometimes pineapple juice if I’m feeling naughty). For a treat I do banana, strawberry, pineapple, coconut milk with cacao + coconut booster.
What are your top tips for making smoothies at home? Oh and what are your favourite combinations?
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