Is Green smoothie good for you? Why?

Green Smoothies are a good way to get a load of veggies and fruits into your system. Definitely nutritious and a huge plus but a restrictive diet is never good for anyone. So only green smoothies (or any single food) isn't healthful. You can check the food insights article for more info here.

Do green smoothies help lose weight?

I find that when I have a green smoothie I feel full for a longer period. This means less junk food I consume. Personally, not adding empty calories to my smoothie makes it more effective for me to lose weight. For better insights, I recommend the article by WebMD here.

What fruits not to mix in a smoothie?

Avoid a mixture of watermelon, muskmelons, cantaloupe. Avoid fruits like strawberries, grapefruit, apples, peaches with sweet fruits like bananas.

When is the Best Time to Have a Smoothie?

I prefer breakfast but you can have it before or after a workout. To satisfy a sweet tooth or when you have no time for a regular lunch.

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Healthy Green Smoothie Recipe

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A kid-approved Green Smoothie where you can hardly taste the spinach! A perfect balance of fruit, vegetables and all things yummy.

Easy and simple Green smoothie with minimum ingredients and our favourite.

A green Smoothie is a way to include vegetables in your diet. Greens we know are a great source of vitamins and nutrients. This smoothie also has a tasty dash of fruits. This means you can skip sweeteners like refined sugar. Kickstart your day with a healthy smoothie, a green smoothie. The other smoothies we like are Papaya Smoothie, Carrot, Apple and Orange Smoothie or my favourite Beetroot Smoothie.

This Green Smoothie recipe and me:

I discovered this smoothie when my friend told me that she and her husband were on a Smoothie diet for diabetes management. I tried this healthy green smoothie on a trial basis at first. Soon it was clear that it was easier not to eat junk food between meals. This made it easier to control my sugar and salt intake.

Over a period I have adapted this Green Smoothie recipe and it suits my family’s taste. I can safely say it is a great detox and good for weight loss. So, you can use this recipe just as it is or adjust it to suit your taste.

Why MSK Green smoothie recipe:

Try the MSK green smoothie because it is

Easy to make
A healthier choice to most snacks
Can be customised
Vegan
Gluten-free
Kid approved
Can be made in a blender

How to make a Healthy Green Smoothie Recipe:

I have used the following ingredients to make my Smoothie. For exact measures please check the recipe card.

Ingredients:

Cucumber
Spinach
Apple
Water
Lemon juice
pinch of salt

Method:

Devein the spinach and chop the cucumber roughly.
Add a little water and lemon juice. Blend. This way the veggies are a smooth blend and the lemon juice preserves the colour of the smoothie.
Add the fruits, salt and blend again. Use frozen fruits and veggies you then do not need ice.
Add water as needed.
Serve immediately.

How to serve:

Directly add the smoothie to the glass and enjoy!

Substitutes:

I have used spinach since it is easily available in my place. But you can consider kale, swiss chard, dandelion, collard greens or anything else you may have.
I have used just cucumber. But you can also add celery, mint, avocado, parsley, ginger with the cucumber.
The water I use can be replaced by coconut water, almond milk, coconut milk.
For fruits, I have used apples. But any other fruit like berries, mango, bananas, peaches, orange, avocado, peach, pears, pineapple, grapes, kiwi also work
Consider adding chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds or other superfoods.

Variations

Now, this is how we like the Green Smoothie, generally. There are times when I make the smoothie as a

With fruits only- when making a smoothie with just fruits I use papaya, avocado, mango
With veggies only - how about a beetroot smoothie or a lassi?
Kid-friendly - The best way to feed my kids was this carrot, apple and orange smoothie Or a tender coconut falooda!

See this yum Saffron and Chia Seed Pudding Recipe doubles up as desserts in my place!

Equipment

I use a mixer to blend my smoothie. But you can use a bullet mixer.
A goodlooking glass makes the smoothie more attractive.

How to store:

Though a green smoothie can be stored for 2 days I find that the colour changes. Being a visual person I find it difficult to drink the smoothie. I prefer to make mine fresh.

This is an old post that I am updating with newer pictures and a write-up as a part of the group Foodies_RedoingOld Post.

For Your Questions:

Protips:

For a mild/ no spinach taste to your smoothie maintain this proportion always. For every 4 portions of veggies add 6 portions of fruit.
A smoothie needs to be smooth, So devein and blend the veggies first.
You can always use natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup. However consider using mangoes, berries, pitted dates to sweeten your smoothie.
In place of water, you can always use coconut water, plant-based milk.
Freeze the veggies and fruit so that you have a chilled glass of smoothie.

Frequently asked Questions:

Is Green smoothie good for you? Why?

Green Smoothies are a good way to get a load of veggies and fruits into your system. Definitely nutritious and a huge plus but a restrictive diet is never good for anyone. So only green smoothies (or any single food) isn't healthful. You can check the food insights article for more info here.
Do green smoothies help lose weight?

I find that when I have a green smoothie I feel full for a longer period. This means less junk food I consume. Personally, not adding empty calories to my smoothie makes it more effective for me to lose weight. For better insights, I recommend the article by WebMD here.
What fruits not to mix in a smoothie?

Avoid a mixture of watermelon, muskmelons, cantaloupe. Avoid fruits like strawberries, grapefruit, apples, peaches with sweet fruits like bananas.
When is the Best Time to Have a Smoothie?

I prefer breakfast but you can have it before or after a workout. To satisfy a sweet tooth or when you have no time for a regular lunch.

Some of our Favourite Smoothie and Shake recipes:

Recipe card: