Most people do not get the daily amount of vitamins and nutrients that they should (guilty). It is not always easy incorporating all the right ingredients into your food especially if you are a picky eater. Here are 5 smoothie super-foods that are both tasty and nutritious. These superfoods will help you feel and look your best.
Almonds
Benefits:
- Full of nutrients
- Great source of antioxidants
- Are high in Vitamin E
- Help with controlling blood sugar
- Lower cholesterol
- Are very filling, which will minimize your calorie intake
How to incorporate it into your smoothie:
Add almonds to any smoothie, just make sure they are blended fully so you don’t have a chunky smoothie!
Collagen
(Although not technically a food)
Benefits:
- Reduces wrinkles and increases skin elasticity
- Builds thicker hair and stronger nails
- Promotes heart health
- Can help relieve joint pain
- Potentially boost muscle mass
How to incorporate it into your smoothie:
Collagen has become super popular (partial thank to Kourtney Kardashian) and can be found in powders, gelatin, water, supplements and probably more.
Cacao
Benefits:
- Reduces inflammation
- Helps regulate better blood flow
- Lowers blood pressure
- Improves cholesterol and blood sugar levels
How to incorporate it into your smoothie:
Cacao can be bought as a powder that you can add to your smoothie. It mixes well with bananas, nuts, and strawberry, but you can certainly add it to any smoothie of your choice.
Maqui
Benefits:
- Loaded with antioxidants
- Can help with inflammation
- Is rich in anthocyanin, which can reduce your risk of heart disease
- Some research suggests that it may also have anti-aging effects and promote gut and eye health.loaded with antioxidants
How to incorporate it into your smoothie:
Maqui is becoming more and more popular being “the newest superfood” and can be found in originally berry form or as a powder. Mix either the berry or powder into the smoothie of your choosing.
Açaí
Benefits:
- They’re nutrient dense
- Full of antioxidants
- May improve cholesterol levels
- In multiple studies, açaí has shown to have anti-cancer effects
- Could boost brain function
How to incorporate it into your smoothie:
You can make a smoothie with the raw fruit itself, açaí powder, or an açaí tablet. It is best mixed in with other fruits, berries, or greens as you choose. Also commonly ate in smoothie or açaí bowls.
If you include atleast one of the 5 smoothie super-foods into your regular diet your body will thank you.
