Nutrients are the building blocks of your body. You are literally made up from what you eat! Our personal trainers are educated in nutrition to help guide you in nourishing your body in order to support your health and fitness efforts. Today, Gidon shares with us 3 smoothie recipes and tips in adjusting them depending on our goals.
Smoothies are quick, convenient and nutritious powerhouse meals! They are highly versatile, easy-to-digest and can be enjoyed anytime during the day, including the very important pre-and-post workout times.
If your goal is to gain weight in muscle, try adding extra protein to any of the following smoothie recipes. Protein can come from whey protein powder, natural nut butters, seeds and hemp hearts. You can also substitute coconut milk (which has a higher healthy fat content) for unsweetened almond milk.
If you wish to lose weight in fat, simply follow the recipes below (unless it’s a post-workout shake, then add a scoop of whey protein powder). Gidon has designed these smoothie recipes based on a combination of ingredients that lower the Glycemic Index (G.I.) of the meals, which will help you maintain a more stabilized blood sugar level and balance hormones. All of which translates to weight loss.
Popeye Meets the Country
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 cups spinach, loosely packed
- ¾ cup berries
(use frozen for thicker consistency) - 2 tbsp filtered water
- 1 medium apple or pear, sliced and de-seeded
- 2 tbsp hemp hearts
- Pinch of sea salt
Directions
Blend until smooth.
Spiced Sweet Potato Smoothie
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup cooked and chilled sweet potato, skin removed
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 banana, sliced and frozen
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg, to taste
- Pinch of sea salt
- 4 tbsp filtered water (or to desired consistency)
Directions
Blend until smooth.
Hydration Hook-Up
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, peeled (about 1 & ½ cups)
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1½ cups frozen berries
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
Directions
Place cucumber and coconut water in a blender and mix until liquefied. Add the remaining ingredients, except the mint leaves, and blend until smooth. Add the mint and blend just enough to mix in the leaves, while still leaving flecks throughout.