Smooth Summer Sipping
In Health Directions’ ongoing focus on wellness, we’ve featured stories on the importance of hydration, nutrition and taking advantage of our local summer harvests. A “go-to” concoction that checks off all these health boxes for us is the versatile smoothie.
As a meal, snack or post-exercise refresher, smoothies are filling and delicious. Better yet, they can be tailored to your tastes and nutritional needs and are packed with vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. Depending upon what’s in season or on hand, our at-home smoothies include:
🍓Fresh, frozen or canned fruit
🥛Water, juice or any kind of milk
🥜Nut butter or yogurt
🥬A handful of fresh or frozen greens like spinach or kale
💪🏼Protein powders, flax or chia seeds
🫚Flavor and energy boosts like ginger, vanilla, cinnamon, honey or coffee
For a bit more nutritional information and links to fun recipes, visit HopkinsMedicine.org, Prevention.com, and ClevelandClinic.org. Blend and enjoy!
This article is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as expert medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional before embarking on any nutritional or wellness program.