Green smoothies have become all the rage especially in the world of health and fitness. They’re an easy and convenient way to consume a healthy serving of a wide variety of vegetables and fruits. It goes without saying that individuals will experience numerous health benefits from drinking green smoothies on a regular basis. What makes green smoothies so healthy?

The Benefits of Green Smoothies

Obviously, fruits and vegetables are packed with essential nutrients, phytonutrients, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Experts say that your produce intake should resemble the colors of the rainbow. Why? Each and every piece of fruit and vegetable has nutrients that are unique and may not be found in other fruits and vegetables. (1) As a result, individuals who only consume 1 or 2 kinds of produce can still actually be deficient in certain nutrients. This smoothie recipe contains peaches, spinach and mango which contains a good amount of nutrients to keep your body healthy.

Regular green smoothie drinkers also tend to have more energy throughout the day. The amount of B vitamins present in these smoothies are responsible for supporting a healthy metabolism. (2) When we eat, food undergoes several chemical processes and eventually turns into energy for our body to use. A healthy metabolism will allow our bodies to have better nutrient absorption and will provide us with much needed fuel to tackle the busy day ahead.

Lastly, green smoothies strengthen the immune system and protects us from certain illnesses and diseases. A smoothie like this is an all-natural alternative to multivitamins and other types of health pills. Consuming whole food is better than taking supplements because of other essential nutrients such as fiber which is not present in pills.

Not Your Typical Green Smoothie

The green vegetable we’ll be using for this recipe is none other than spinach. Alone, spinach has a slightly bitter taste that many people don’t seem to enjoy. As we mentioned, this isn’t your typical bitter green smoothie. Fortunately, the taste of spinach is easily masked by sweet flavors. With one cup of chopped ripe peaches, half a cup of frozen mango chunks, and 1 teaspoon of organic honey, you probably won’t even notice the taste of the spinach! It’s an awesome smoothie to serve to kids or anyone who hates the taste of vegetables.

Those who hardly have enough time to cook should definitely save this recipe. In just 5 short minutes, you’ll have a healthy green smoothie that you can enjoy on the go. Additionally, you can also prepare a larger batch of this recipe simply by adding more of the listed ingredients. Make sure to properly store the smoothie in the refrigerator for later consumption. Now it’s time to go over the actual recipe. You’ll be needing 1 cup of chopped ripe peaches (fresh or frozen), ¼ a cup of frozen spinach or 1 cup of fresh spinach, ½ a cup of frozen mango chunks, 1 teaspoon of organic honey, and 1 cup of water. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until the mixture is smooth. In order to get the best flavor, consume the smoothie immediately.

When it comes to maintaining good health, green smoothies are your best friend. They’re loaded with vital nutrients that will boost your immunity, give you lasting energy, and will greatly improve your mood. The flavor of this peach green smoothie is so good, you’ll want to make it every single day!