The key to good health is preparation and commitment. Not exactly sexy, but if you want to make it you have to do it.
I think smoothies and juices are a great way of getting lots of vitamins and minerals into your system. But bugger chopping the fruit and veg every morning at 5.30am to prepare myself a fresh juice before yoga!
So one thing I do every Sunday is cut up enough fruit and veg for 5 smoothies.
I then sort them into individual smoothies portions and put them into individual sandwich bags.
Then I put them into the freezer. You don’t lose nutrients by freezing fruit and veg so win win as far as I am concerned!
Then when it comes to smoothie time just chuck in the blender with your liquid of choice and you are good to go.
An added bonus is that you end up with less fruit and veg waste.
Juices and smoothies are such a great way to get extra fruits and vegetables into you! I am definitely all about the smoothies as I think it’s good to keep the fibre in and more practically I find smoothies involve a hell of a lot less mess!
One thing I would say is try to gradually increase your vegetable to fruit ratio. Although fruit is great for you it can contain a lot of sugar by the time you have blended a few pieces up. Although still better than a chocolate bar so crack on if you fancy a fruity number.
I love this recipe as it is so refreshing because of the cucumber and coconut water and the ginger gives it a nice kick.
BLUEBERRY CUCUMBER REFRESHING SMOOTHIE
Makes 2-3
1 x cucumber
1 x tub of blueberries
1 x green apple
1 x chunk of ginger
2 x sprigs of mint
330ml coconut water
Put in the blender and blitz up until smooth. Add ice if desired.
Enjoy!
Ps I often make enough for a few days worth and put it in the freezer and defrost as needed… Efficient as always.
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