Cooking for the Masses

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Green smoothie recipes might just as well be called modern art, because it works the same - throw in a lot of stuff and hope that what comes out is a masterpiece. Artists throw paint and oils at a canvas, while smoothies are made by dumping fruits and greens in a blender. Bear in mind though, that drinking smoothies is considered healthy while trying to lick the paint off a modern art masterpiece will end up causing indigestion.

The traditional smoothies sans greens are made out of frozen fruits that are blended with water and some crushed ice. The fruits that are popularly used include blueberries, bananas, pears, pineapples, mangoes and apples. Some sweetener like honey or syrup may also be added.

The end result is a thick beverage that looks more like a milk-shake than a soft drink. A green smoothie recipe will additionally include some greens (usually leafy greens). Commonly used vegetables include spinach, kale, lettuce and parsley.

To get the right balance of taste and nutrition, make it 60 to 40 in favor of the fruits. Wash all the fruits and veggies, and cut it nicely so it can blend. Put in the ones that have more water content first.

Pour enough water into the blender to make sure the fruits and vegetables inside are completely submerged. If not, there won't be enough water to ensure the whole thing blends well into a single mix with one taste. Blend until this happens, but not so much that the mix starts looking watery and warm.

Why is the green smoothie recipe so important? There's the obvious impact of a high-energy healthy beverage that supplies nutrients but no fat. Secondly, it is environmentally friendly food with no waste. To sum it up - a tasty drink for a healthy diet and lifestyle that also happens to be good for the environment.

If you are looking for the top smoothie recipes, then you may want to search for the green smoothie recipes from our healthy smoothies section.

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