Vitamin Smoothies to Beat the Summer
Heat
by Jeff Matson
Vitamin smoothies are a great
way to enjoy a cold beverage and relax on a hot summer day.
Smoothies are not only delicious, but they are good for you as
well, providing many nutritional benefits which will
improve your dietary habits. These refreshments are
perfect for long car rides, picnics or to make at home to enjoy
in front of the television. Some of the most popular types of
smoothies include protein smoothies, energy drinks and vitamin
smoothies, but it is important to
know the ingredients in these drinks in order to determine
which type of drink suits your lifestyle.
- Protein Smoothies - Protein is known as the
building block for muscles and insufficient amounts of
protein will make it difficult to obtain muscle mass and
grow larger muscles. Protein supplements are available in
powder forms and can easily be added to smoothies in order
to build your muscles faster. A large container of protein
will cost about $30.00.
Who Drinks Them?
Protein smoothies are great for individuals looking to
build larger muscles in a short amount of time. Protein is
also used for individuals looking to lose weight while
maintaining strong and healthy muscles. Body-builders and
weight lifters often use protein supplements.
- Energy Drinks - Energy drinks include
stimulants, vitamins and minerals such as caffeine,
guarana, taurine, ginseng and creatine. The caffeine and
stimulants are the ingredients which give you the energy
boost you desire. The amount of caffeine in one energy
drink is usually equal to the amount used to make one cup
of coffee.
Who Drinks Them?
Individuals, with busy schedules who require and extra
"kick" to help them get through the day, will often use
energy drinks for the uplift they need.
- Vitamin Smoothies - Vitamin smoothies which use
pure fruit with no added sugar can have great nutritional
value. Beverages such as these provide the individual with
a significant amount of Vitamin B and C as well as fibers
and minerals. For the healthiest form of smoothie, do not
use cream, ice cream whole milk or peanut butter. For best
results, used crushed ice and pure fruit juice.
Who Drinks Them?
Anyone looking to maintain a healthy diet is most likely to
drink these beverages. They are a great alternative to ice
cream, pop or iced tea and provide vitamins and minerals
which are great for healthy living.
Now that you have become familiar with the different types of
smoothies, maybe you would like to try making your own at home.
Making your own smoothie is as easy as 1-2-3, literally! Read
the directions below to find out at to make great-tasting
smoothies in the comfort of your own home:
- Choose the kind of fruit you want to use (strawberries,
blueberries, oranges, bananas etc)
- Blend the fruits that you chose with crushed ice (or
fruit juice or yogurt) in a blender.
- Pour into a cup and serve.
Whether you purchase them from a store or make them yourself,
smoothies are an easy, healthy way to beat the summer heat and
cool off on a hot summer day.
About the Author
Jeff Matson is an avid health enthusiast who owned and
operated his own natural health food store. Now retired, Jeff
spends his time keeping fit, walking marathons and writing
articles as a contributing editor for
http://www.vitamin-insight.com - a site that offers information
on vitamins and
minerals.
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