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Green Smoothies are the New Health Craze

By Ryan P. Bressler


Protein shakes are great way to sneak healthy foods into your diet. Why skip breakfast? You can make a fast, easy, and delicious protein shake or smoothie! Protein shakes are packed with lean healthy protein, fruits, and sometimes even vegetables and super foods! Shakes and smoothies truly are the new fast food.



Protein shakes are healthy and easy way to add extra protein to your diet. You can add plant based protein powders, which usually consist of mushroom, brown rice, hemp, pea, or cranberry protein. This is a great option for vegetarians as plant based protein powders contain zero animal ingredients. Vegetarians can also add nuts, seeds, and legumes for extra protein.

It's easy to turn a plant based protein shake into a green smoothie with the addition of some tasty raw greens. Try adding spinach, kale, or avocado. You could also add freeze dried super foods such as wheatgrass, oat grass, and barley grass.

Protein shakes are a great way to add healthy super foods to your diet. You can add super foods such as organic coconut oil, raw honey, raw cacao, acai berry, spirulina, and chlorella. These super foods are packed with nutrients and offer numerous health benefits.

Avoid adding whey protein powders to a plant based protein shake, Whey is a highly processed animal product that does not generally contain live nutrients. Whey protein is also a NO GO for vegetarians. Try to avoid soy protein powders and milks as well. Some studies suggest that over consumption of soy can lead to negative side effects.

To make the best plant based protein shake or smoothie; simply follow the tips provided by this article. Choose the right protein source, such as plant based protein, and you'll be on your way to making healthy shakes and smoothies in no time!




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