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Tired Of Eating Vegetables? Read To Know How Green Smoothies Can Replace Veggies

Now enjoy the health benefits of a green smoothie, if you're bored of the usual veggies. Read to know if green smoothies can replace vegetables.

By Sravia Sivaram

Getting the greens into your diet is the first thing that you need to do to your body. But eating out, living away from home, etc., can get on the way of you eating the right number of veggies or leafy greens in a day.

Not to worry, as you can incorporate more veggies into your diet in the form of green smoothies. Green smoothies are a great way to introduce more vegetables into your diet, without compromising on its taste.

Make sure that you don't leave out on the pulp when you make these smoothies, so that all the fibre and antioxidants are still intact in it.

health benefits of green smoothies

Another best part of green smoothies is that they are available in different flavour combinations. They are also not hard to prepare, you just need to throw some fruits and veggies into the blender and voilà, you're done. The maximum time that you'll take to prepare them is about 10 minutes.

Blending vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, spinach, etc., will help to absorb many of its nutrients into your body. Blending your food helps you absorb its essential nutrients.

You're less likely to feel bored having green smoothies and it is assured that you'll get healthier. There are several health benefits of green smoothies that will help you out. Read further to know about some of the best green smoothies that you can swear by.

1. Spinach-Orange Smoothie:

1. Spinach-Orange Smoothie:

Citrus fruits can give you a boost of energy without the caffeine. You need to blend this recipe before consuming it. You can also add bananas into this smoothie. Cut the bananas and freeze it the night before, so that you don't have to use ice.

2. Orange-Kale Protein Juice Recipe:

2. Orange-Kale Protein Juice Recipe:

If you've ever wondered whether to choose between protein shake and juice, ditch both and go for this smoothie instead. It has the goodness of both. This smoothie contains 30 grams of protein, it contains pulverized kale and fresh orange.

3. Ginger-Orange Green Smoothie

3. Ginger-Orange Green Smoothie

Some of the ingredients that you'll need for this smoothie are spinach, romaine/cos lettuce, bananas, oranges and ginger. Blend all these together and enjoy the drink.

4. Blueberry-Mint Green Smoothie:

4. Blueberry-Mint Green Smoothie:

This blend is full of nutritional elements and antioxidants. This nutrition powerhouse is also a good source of vitamins K and C, fibre and manganese.

5. Spring Detox Green Smoothie:

5. Spring Detox Green Smoothie:

This tasty smoothie is a blend of cilantro, honey, ginger and pineapple. Also, add green smoothie and get the required boost of caffeine from this.

6. Flax And Oats Smoothie:

6. Flax And Oats Smoothie:

This shake has a good amount of raw rolled oats. If you want that extra crunch, then you can add some granola bar to it as well.

7. Honeydew Mint Smoothie:

7. Honeydew Mint Smoothie:

This fruity green smoothie will help satisfy your sweet tooth. You can refrigerate the lemon and coconut milk before preparing this heavenly treat.

8. Peachy Green Protein Smoothie:

8. Peachy Green Protein Smoothie:

This smoothie contains 31 grams of fibre and works well when had for breakfast or as a post-workout snack. You can add some peaches and pineapple to it, to sweeten the smoothie.

9. Kale Pina-Covado Smoothie:

9. Kale Pina-Covado Smoothie:

This kale smoothie gets its sourness from the pineapple and its sweetness from an avocado. You can also keep it in the fridge for about two days.

10. Green Monster Shake:

10. Green Monster Shake:

This pear-based coconut shake is packed with potassium and keeps the muscles working efficiently. Spinach and kale are also chocked with fibre and take care of digestion and also keep the tastebuds happy.

11. The Green Protein Smoothie Recipe:

11. The Green Protein Smoothie Recipe:

This recovery smoothie contains replenishing vitamin K protein powder that helps rebuild muscles and honey for natural sweetness. Also whip up some bananas into this smoothie.

12. Vanilla Matcha Protein Smoothie:

12. Vanilla Matcha Protein Smoothie:

Matcha powder is known to be more concentrated than green tea and it contains ten times more antioxidants. It is a little bitter than green tea but will taste better when incorporated into the recipe. It also contains the creamy sweetness of a banana, vanilla extract and almond milk.

13. Matcha Pear Green Protein Smoothie Recipe:

13. Matcha Pear Green Protein Smoothie Recipe:

Matcha is the hot new green tea now and is a finely grounded green tea variety that is available at supermarkets. It gives the required energy boost due to its caffeine content and its protein powder gives you a feeling of fullness for the entire day.