Green smoothies
In a bid to add more greens into my daily diet, I’ve joined the green smoothie bandwagon. Since I can’t have dairy, my concoctions are fruit and vege based, blitzed up with a bit of water, ice cubes or a dash of fresh juice. It’s best to get a higher veg to fruit ratio, especially if you snack on fruit later in the day. Otherwise, you’re starting off with a big hit of sugar which won’t sustain your energy levels as the day wears on.
If you’re on the hypoallergenic diet, just stick to allowed fruits such as blue- and raspberries, papaya, mango and pear combined with any of your favourite greens. You can also add a tablespoon of tahini or almond butter for a healthy fat injection; this will keep you fuller for longer. You could also add a dash of honey if your combination isn’t quite sweet enough…
Here are a few of my favourites so far. You’ll see I’ve been hooked on spinach as my source of greens, as I’m trying to maintain a good level of iron in my mostly vegetarian diet. You’ll find many other combos with this link.
- Spinach, papaya and mixed berries
- Spinach, banana and blueberry
- Spinach, pear and goji berry
- Spinach, mango and raspberry or strawberry
- Any combination of the above!
If you’re a fruit-only smoothie drinker, are you willing to try adding greens for extra nutrients? What are your favourite combinations?
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