The 10 best vegetables to make a smoothie from
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There's a good chance you're not eating enough vegetables. You might not like the taste, the texture, or you might simply forget about them. These could all be reasons.
You should actually eat at least 250 grams of vegetables per day. Research shows that only 25% of all Dutch people meet this requirement!
If you don't like the taste, you can try a different approach If you don't like the texture, you can simply make a very healthy green smoothie!
But which vegetables are the healthiest and best to make a smoothie with, so you still get your daily dose of vegetables? I'll explain it to you in this blog post!
You can easily eat more vegetables through smoothies, such as carrots, beets, spinach, broccoli, parsley, cucumber and celery.
These vegetables contain essential nutrients such as vitamins, antioxidants and nitrates, which support blood pressure, digestion and resistance, among other things.
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1- Carrots
Carrots have a slightly sweet flavor and a wealth of healthy nutrients, making them perfect for a healthy smoothie.
They're low in calories and packed with vitamin A, biotin , and potassium. They're also packed with carotenoids like beta-carotene, lycopene, alpha-carotene, and lutein. These are plant pigments that act as powerful antioxidants in your body. In short, very healthy!
Because carrot juice is so sweet, it pairs well with other commonly juiced fruits and vegetables, such as citrus fruits, ginger, and beets.
2- Beets
Besides their beautiful color, beets also add a whole host of health benefits to your daily smoothie.
They contain high levels of manganese, potassium, and folic acid. They are also packed with nitrates, a type of natural plant compound with powerful, diverse health benefits.
Research has shown that beetroot juice is good for your blood pressure, athletic performance, and mental performance.
Not only are beets themselves a delicious addition to your smoothie, but their leafy green tops (called beet greens) are also very nutritious and can be juiced as well.
3 - Spinach
Spinach is a green leafy vegetable that gives a mild, fresh flavor to your smoothie.
It's high in vitamin C and vitamin A. It also contains many antioxidants like quercetin, kaempferol, and lutein. It's also packed with nitrates, which offer various health benefits. Spinach is a great addition to your daily smoothie.
4 - Broccoli
Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that is packed with substances that have a positive effect on your health.
It's primarily a source of important micronutrients like potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. It also contains a lot of kaempferol, a powerful antioxidant. You can juice broccoli stalks and heads for a highly nutritious addition to your smoothie.
Did you know that broccoli is in the top 10 vegetables with the highest vitamin C content? Vitamin C has numerous benefits for the body.
5 - Parsley
Parsley is best known as a tasty herb. But… it's also a great vegetable to use in your smoothie.
It's packed with vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin C. These vitamins are responsible for several health benefits! It's also rich in antioxidants. Super healthy!
6 - Cucumber
Cucumbers are largely water, making them perfect for your smoothie.
They're low in calories yet high in potassium, manganese, and vitamins K and C. Adding them to your smoothie helps you stay hydrated. This is crucial for digestion, kidney function, weight management, and physical performance.
7 - Celery
Celery juice is an increasingly popular addition to smoothies.
It contains a lot of vitamin A, vitamin K and vitamin C. It also contains many antioxidants such as kaempferol, caffeic acid and ferulic acid.
Research has shown that celery extract is good for your blood pressure, heart health, and lowering your triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
Celery combines perfectly with lemon juice, apple juice, ginger juice, and leafy greens for a delicious drink.
8 - Tomatoes
Tomatoes are ideal for making a delicious smoothie, because they contain many nutrients and few calories.
Tomatoes are packed with essential nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and folate. They're also rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.
Combine tomatoes with celery, cucumber, and parsley for a refreshing, healthy smoothie.
9 - Wheatgrass
Wheatgrass is an edible grass that is also known as one of the most popular vegetables for a delicious, healthy smoothie.
It's very nutritious and packed with iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and copper. It also contains 17 different amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. It's also high in chlorophyll, a natural plant pigment that's also a powerful antioxidant. In short, truly super healthy!
Wheatgrass can be eaten as is or added to your super healthy smoothie.
10 - Kale
Kale is a versatile leafy green with a mild flavor that pairs well with other fruits and vegetables in juices.
It is packed with several important nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K. It also contains many antioxidants, including beta-carotene
Kale is therefore very suitable as an addition to your daily smoothie.
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