Why to Drink Green Smoothies
Oct 15th, 2009 by Smoothie Maker
You may wonder why we should drink green smoothies. Health benefits of fresh squeezed fruit juice has been tauted for many years. Now green smoothies are all the craze. What is the hype all about?
Spinach is a popular ingredient used in green smoothies.
Vegetarians, vegans, and raw foodists have been making green smoothies for years, but now they are making their way into the main stream population. Why? Well, it starts with the health benefits of green vegetables. Leafy green vegetables contain tons of nutrients and vital minerals for good health. They are also low on the glycemic scale which makes them a very healthy choice for diabetics as well as those trying to lose weight.
Green smoothies are not only healthy, but also a very easy and tasty way to get those added nutrients, chlorophyll and enzymes. Chlorophyll, as well as enzymes, help to fight disease as well as cancer. And enzymes are necessary for proper digestion and metobolizing processes in the body.
Popular green smoothies may include the following:
- Spinach
- Kale
- Celery
- Parsley
- Sprouts
- Cucumbers
- Carrots
- Lemons
- Limes
- Ginger or cinnamon
- Additional fruits (adds flavor, but also natural sugars)
Many people will go on green juice or green smoothie fasts or cleanses – to help their systems become more alkaline or to lose weight. Try out a green smoothie and you’ll see why green smoothies are become more popular as time goes by.
