Five, Five minute Smoothies
Smoothies can be perfect for packed schedules, school pick-ups, swim team meets, and 6 am rises if done correctly. Smoothies have been known to come with hidden secrets, such added sugar and fruit juices, reducing the positive health impact. However, if making at home you’ll know exactly what is going into them.
By adding more veg you’ll increase the fibre content and reduce the sugar content (of course if you add less fruit and fruit juice).
Number One - Avocado and Strawberry
Ingredients
1/2 an avocado, stoned, cut into chunks
150g strawberries, halved
4 tbsp Skyr, low fat greek or natural yoghurt
200ml almond milk (or milk of your choice)
Lemon or lime juice to taste
Honey, to taste
*This is a good option post a training session.
Number Two - Minty Pineapple
Ingredients
200g pineapple chunks
a few mint leaves
50g baby spinach
500g oats
2 tbsp linseed
Handful unsalted Cashews
Lime to taste
200ml of water - or more if you need.
*This is a good option for breakfast.
Number Three - Vitamin Booster
Ingredients
1 orange, peeled and chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
2 sticks of celery, chopped
50g mango, chopped
200ml water
Number Four - Avocado
Ingredients
1/2 an avocado, stoned, cut into chunks
Handful of spinach
Handful of kale
50g pineapple
10cm of cucumber
300ml coconut water
Number Five - Heart Helper
Ingredients
2 small raw beetroots, peeled and roughly chopped
1 small apple, 1/4’d
50g blueberries
1 tbsp grated ginger
300ml water
*Three, four and five are good instead of your afternoon coffee, or if you are too busy to grab lunch whilst working from home.
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