Here's Why Smoothies Will Be Your Best Friend After Breaking A Fast
Smoothies are great for breaking your fast because they're a punch of everything you need in your daily diet. They're also delicious, and they can have ample benefits depending on what you blend into them. You can sneak vegetables into them for an easier way to get them in your diet, and you can add other good-for-you ingredients like chia seeds or protein powder, which have their own benefits.
Smoothies have the potential to contain a wealth of nutrients and food groups to start your day properly. Most smoothies, especially ones consumed by celebrities who originally made the smoothie trend poplar, typically contain the same sequence of ingredients, though the specifics of each category vary. According to Time, this sequence includes liquids, fruits, vegetables, nuts or nut butters, and any kind of supplement, such as matcha or chia seeds, that you want to include. Smoothie bowls are also popular, which is when you pour your smoothie into a bowl and top it with additional goodies, such as healthy granola, more fruit, a drizzle of honey — anything you want!
Because of this variety of ingredients, your body is getting a ton of nutrients at once. Nuts and nut butters provide protein, chia seeds provide fiber, fruits and vegetables provide a ton of vitamins and minerals as well as an energy boost in your day, and the list goes on and on. However, there are some things you need to keep in mind when making your morning smoothie.
Drinking smoothies for breakfast may have more benefits than you realize
Smoothies can become calorie-dense if you're not careful. This occurs when you're using the wrong liquid to blend your smoothie, or you're adding too much of one ingredient. Smoothies are more precise drinks than we may realize.
All is not bleak, though. It's actually really easy to maintain your smoothie's healthiness. According to Cooking Light, you should always remember to measure your smoothie ingredients and always use a healthier blending liquid such as coconut milk or Greek yogurt. Measuring your ingredients ensures a consistent, healthy product, and other liquids, such as fruit juices, are typically laden in sugar, so opting for yogurt or coconut milk will add a great flavor while maintaining overall healthiness. Cooking Light also recommends adding oats or avocado to help your smoothie make you feel full, and starting with spinach as your green vegetable, as its flavor is much easier to mask than, say, kale.
Other assorted benefits of drinking smoothies for breakfast include repairing and preventing dehydration, controlling your cravings, helping your sleep, filling your body with antioxidants, and boosting your brain power, just to name a few (via Neighborhood Jam). Ultimately, just don't forget to have fun with your smoothies. Experiment with different ingredients and find what works best for you.