Van Aussel - Essential Juices and Smoothies

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Like the overwhelming majority of reputable nutrition experts around the world, the WHO comes to the same conclusion as our mothers and grandmothers: the best way to ward off the twin evils of fast food and sluggish feet is to eat your fruits and veggies.

For a fast, nutritious meal, just drop your favorite fruits and milk in the blender.

DRINK YOUR GREENS, THEYRE GOOD FOR YOU

We all know that food is our bodys fuel, but many of us dont realize that certain foodssuch as acid-promoting refined carbs, some grains, and refined sugarsare actually energy draining.

DRINK YOUR GREENS, THEYRE GOOD FOR YOU

We all know that food is our bodys fuel, but many of us dont realize that certain foodssuch as acid-promoting refined carbs, some grains, and refined sugarsare actually energy draining.

Fatty foods have similar energy-sapping effects because the digestive system must work overtime to process fats. Foods that energize are the high-alkaline foods, such as fruits and vegetables, that are packed with nutrientsespecially antioxidants. Start off each day with a high-power fruit juice and you will feel instantly energized. It is worth noting that overindulging in any food will make you feel lethargic, and more and more experts are recommending that we take our fuel on board in smaller quantities at more regular intervals. A green smoothie, perhaps made with an energy-packed green-leaf vegetable such as spinach or kale, will provide a perfect energy boost at any time of day, so that we need never... run out of juice!

FAST FOOD

Juices and smoothies are incredibly easy to make (no recipe should take longer than ten minutes to prepare). run out of juice!

FAST FOOD

Juices and smoothies are incredibly easy to make (no recipe should take longer than ten minutes to prepare).

The ever-rising tide of health consciousness has led to a raft of super-efficient food processors, blenders, and juicers that make the production of deliciously tempting health drinks easier than ever. Energy-boosting berriesand other fruits and vegetables suitable for juices and smoothiescan be bought frozen from the supermarket, so they can be conveniently stored in the freezer with no need to dilute your ingredients with ice to enjoy a refreshingly chilled health drink every morning. FIVE REASONS TO GET FIVE-A-DAY Fruit and vegetables contribute to a healthy and balanced diet. Theyre an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, including folate, vitamin C, and potassium. Fruit and vegetables are low in fat and an excellent source of dietary fiber, which helps maintain a healthy gut and prevent digestive problems. They can help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.

They taste delicious and theres a vast variety to choose from.

TASTY TREATS

Juices and smoothies are genuinely delicious as well as nutritious. Fruit juices are naturally sweet, so few children need coaxing to enjoy a fruit juiceespecially if strawberries or raspberries are in the mix. Even the dreaded green vegetables can be made more appetizing when combined with naturally sweet carrot juice. Presented in a sparkling glass with a suitable garnish, juices and smoothies can be quite beautiful to look at, tooa far cry from the sorrowful side portion of spinach that kids of previous generations poked around their plates with expressions of loathing. They are fun creations to be positively relished!

FINISHING TOUCHES

Just like alcoholic cocktails, fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies can be decorated with subtle or not-so-subtle embellishments that add to the sense of occasion when presented to your dinner guests (or even just to brighten your family breakfast).