The best fruit and vegetable smoothies

Juices, at any time of the year, offer at least five benefits for our health.

Rapid supply of vitamins and minerals

Fruits and vegetables contain vitamin C, potassium, folate, and other micronutrients that are easily absorbed when in liquid form.

Hydration

Being rich in water, they help maintain a good level of hydration, especially if you struggle to drink plain water.

Easy consumption of vegetables and fruits

For those who don't eat enough vegetables, juices can be an easy way to increase their intake (e.g., celery, carrots, spinach).

“Quick energy” effect

The natural sugars in fruit (fructose) can give an immediate feeling of energy, useful in the morning or after physical activity.

Support for food variety

They allow you to combine different ingredients that you might not eat together in one meal, and they're also the healthiest alternative to sugary drinks.

These are some of the best and easiest smoothies to make:

• Smoothies for weight lossWith asparagus, carrots, fennel, celery, pineapple, lemon, strawberries. You'll be spoiled for choice.
• Smoothies for cleansingWith pineapple, cabbage, cucumber, and mint.
• Winter smoothies. Against the cold, with beets and spinach.
• Summer smoothiesAll those based on seasonal fruit.
• In spring there are many Useful recipes for the best seasonal smoothies.

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