CONCLUSION
Whether you’re looking for a way to add some nutrition to your daily diet or seeking to learn more about smoothies to begin your first cleanse, you now have some excellent recipes and tips to get you started. Remember, though, to use this as a general guide. Once you get the hang of mixing flavors, feel free to make up your own blends to suit your tastes and health goals.
Throughout the pages of this book, you’ve learned many of the benefits of smoothies as well as some basic advice on ingredients. If you’re going to add ingredients such as protein or milk to your smoothie, keep it organic and use only the highest-quality products. After all, one of the main reasons for adding smoothies to your diet is to improve your health, so you certainly don’t want to add artificial preservatives or toxins.
The other reason many of you may choose to incorporate smoothies into your diet is for weight loss. Because fruits and vegetables are naturally low in calories but high in fiber and good nutrients, they’re an ideal component of a weight-loss program, and should be included in any healthful diet.
Be careful in the beginning, however, especially if you’re smoothie fasting; it’s entirely possible you won’t take in enough calories to keep you going throughout the day. If you find yourself getting light-headed or lethargic, simply add a few more carbs back into your diet. You may also want to consider throwing an avocado or some cauliflower or Brussels sprouts into your smoothie for the omega-3 fatty acids.
The goal of this book has been to help you incorporate smoothies into your lifestyle. Hopefully,these pages have demystified smoothies for you, answered your questions on flavor and nutrition, and, most important, inspired you to begin your journey to a healthier, leaner you.
Whether you’re looking for a way to add some nutrition to your daily diet or seeking to learn more about smoothies to begin your first cleanse, you now have some excellent recipes and tips to get you started. Remember, though, to use this as a general guide. Once you get the hang of mixing flavors, feel free to make up your own blends to suit your tastes and health goals.
Throughout the pages of this book, you’ve learned many of the benefits of smoothies as well as some basic advice on ingredients. If you’re going to add ingredients such as protein or milk to your smoothie, keep it organic and use only the highest-quality products. After all, one of the main reasons for adding smoothies to your diet is to improve your health, so you certainly don’t want to add artificial preservatives or toxins.
The other reason many of you may choose to incorporate smoothies into your diet is for weight loss. Because fruits and vegetables are naturally low in calories but high in fiber and good nutrients, they’re an ideal component of a weight-loss program, and should be included in any healthful diet.
Be careful in the beginning, however, especially if you’re smoothie fasting; it’s entirely possible you won’t take in enough calories to keep you going throughout the day. If you find yourself getting light-headed or lethargic, simply add a few more carbs back into your diet. You may also want to consider throwing an avocado or some cauliflower or Brussels sprouts into your smoothie for the omega-3 fatty acids.
The goal of this book has been to help you incorporate smoothies into your lifestyle. Hopefully,these pages have demystified smoothies for you, answered your questions on flavor and nutrition, and, most important, inspired you to begin your journey to a healthier, leaner you.