When you create your smoothie, you will likely be super excited as you think about all the different types of fruits and vegetables you can put in! This is what is going to dictate the main flavor of your drink and also provide most of the goodness, so no wonder itís exciting letting those creative juices flow!
But while youíre at it, try not to overlook the ëboringí part of your smoothie either ñ the liquid. This might just be ëwaterí but itís actually one of the most important ingredients in there. And actually, this area allows for a little creativity tool
The Role of Your Liquid
The role of your liquid is of course to provide the fluidity of your drink. This is what makes it a drink and ,otherwise it would be a kind of strange mash. Of course itís up to you whether you prefer a smoothie to be very runny or a little thicker, so choosing the quantity of your liquid is going to be a big area where you can right away influence the outcome.
At the same time, your liquid will also make your smoothie hydrating while affecting the flavor itself. As weíll see in a second, some liquids can have a big impact on the way a smoothie functions and tastes!
Your Liquid Picks
Water
Boring old water is perhaps the best choice of liquid if you want your smoothie to be optimally hydrating. It also helps some elements to dissolve and improves your digestion. Whatís more, is that itís plain flavor allows you to be more experimental when combining fruits and vegetables later on. Itís a great pick for ëgreen smoothiesí.
Tea
Yep, you can also add tea to your smoothie! This might be an iced tea or it might be a green tea. Either way, this makes your tea more energising thanks to the caffeine content and that also has potent antioxidant and neuroprotective properties too. Oh and it tastes great!
Ice
Ice will make your smoothie much colder and almost like a cocktail to drink! When you blend the ice, you can make a kind of slush puppy that is a lot of fun and a great way for parents to get their kids to drink smoothies. What’s more, is that the coldness of ice actually gets your body’s metabolism working overtime. This in turn means that it will increase its metabolism and have a thermogenic effect leading to increased fat burning and weight loss. See, I told you that the liquid could be exciting too!
Milk
While we are at it, adding milk to your smoothie is a great way to completely alter the flavor and make it much smoother and creamier. Because milk is a source of fat, this can improve your absorption of various nutrients too (the fat-soluble vitamins in particular) and it can also provide you with a great source of protein, healthy cholesterol (which boosts testosterone), and calcium!
There are also a ton of milk alternatives these days. Give Almond Milk, or other non-dairy options a try.