Give your Smoothie a Nutritious Boost

Whether you enjoy a smoothie for breakfast or as a mid-day, pick-me-up snack, below are a few ways to pack it with a nutritious punch.

Swap milk or yogurt for KEFIR

Kefir - a fermented milk drink with a tart flavour - is chock-full of awesome, gut-loving probiotics: beneficial bacteria that aid with digestion. Most people might not enjoy it on its own {so sour!}, but mixed in a smoothie, it's A-OK. 
 
Add one tablespoon of FLAX SEEDS 

Whether whole or ground, throw a spoonful in to get a good dose of omega-3 fatty acids. According to webmd.com: There’s some evidence it [flax] may help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes.

Mix in some MATCHA POWDER

Matcha comes from the same plant as green tea but is higher in caffeine and antioxidants, the latter being the main reason to add it to your smoothie. To quote webmd.com: Antioxidants protect the body from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals. 

Green up your smoothie with KALE 

The greener your smoothie, the better, IMO. Adding 1 cup of super-food kale is an easy way to make your smoothie rich in vitamins, minerals & fibre. Spinach is also a good option. {TIP: Store it in the freezer to make it last longer.}

Spice it up with GINGER {fresh or ground}

This tropical spice is a super anti-inflammatory and may even help with digestion and nausea. And good news for those who feel like they get sick every other month, according to Dr. Lipi Roy, an internal medicine physician at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital, ginger may also boost the immune system, which will help you fight off infection."

Make it {healthy} fatty with NUTS or NUT BUTTERS

Nuts or nut butters are an easy way to add nutritious, heart-healthy fats to your smoothie. Whichever you favour {peanut, almond, pecan, etc.}, adding a tablespoon to your smoothie is delicious and nutritious. 

What are your favourite smoothie add-ins? Tell us in the comments!