Energy Boosting Smoothies

Energy Boosting Smoothies

The smoothie is a versatile beverage (and sometimes used as a meal replacement). You can experiment and choose the ingredients you like. This in turn brings about a wealth of health benefits and other advantages, such as boosting energy levels and fighting cancer. Usually, an energy-boosting smoothie recipe contains healthy complex carbohydrates and is rich in protein. A wide-range of ingredients is known to deliver these kinds of requirements that works to stimulate the brain. Below you will find a few suggestions on how to prepare a satisfying smoothie that allows you to replenish spent energy:

Morning Boost
In the morning, this creamy smoothie is easy to prepare and delivers a satisfying feeling that fulfills the senses. To stay energized for most of the day, this smoothie is quite good.

Ingredients:
Banana (cut into pieces)
Papaya (cut into pieces)
Pineapple juice (juiced separately)
1 teaspoon of brewer’s yeast
1 teaspoon of flaxseed oil

Berry Smoothie
The magnesium found in the strawberries and grapefruit included in this smoothie helps fight fatigue and weakened muscles, which serves as a necessary mineral that also promotes desirable nerve and muscle function.

Ingredients:
1 cup of strawberries
1/2 cup of grapefruit juice
1/2 cup of frozen vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup of soft tofu
1 tablespoon of almond butter

Raw honey can be added (to the taste) to include a bit of sweetness.

Mango Smoothie
Mango provides a reasonable amount of vitamin C and potassium, which helps to protect the brain and nervous system. This smoothie offers a satisfying level of complex carbohydrates that work to sustain energy that may last for hours.

Ingredients:
Frozen mango pieces
1/2 cup of plain yogurt
1/2 cup organic milk
whey protein powder

Kiwi and Banana Smoothie
This smoothie contains a nice amount of protein, fat and fiber, which helps prevent low blood sugar – a common source of energy loss that usually strikes in the afternoon.

Ingredients:
Kiwi fruit (peeled and cut into pieces)
Banana (cut into pieces)
1 cup of cooled brewed green tea
1 tablespoon of flaxseed
1 tablespoon of spirulina powder

Ice cubes are added to the smoothie recipe until the drink reaches the consistency you like.