Monday, September 9, 2013
How to use in a recipe Acai Smoothie
Acai is usually available in the form of frozen puree, juice or powder. I would choose more juice purees and powders because there is less processing and oxidation. You can also get a better price for a whole food acai puree on "extra" Acai extracts, powders and juices.
I do not recommend using the acai juice as the liquid whipped because the flavor is strong enough. Pour into 4-6 ounces or more of acai juice could make a pretty powerful, hard-to-drink smoothie. The juice is more expensive. A stroke of pure acai juice is enough to flavor a good smoothie, but you will not get the health benefits of such a small dose.
Acai with its "wine and chocolate" flavor blends well with blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, cranberries and pomegranates. Apples, pears and red grapes also blend well with acai. Add cacao (raw chocolate) for a decadent, rich indulgence. Try young coconut in acai smoothies too. For fruit base, I recommend to stick with apple, pear and banana. You can experiment with mango, but this flavor combination may not work for everyone.
I do not recommend using the acai juice as the liquid whipped because the flavor is strong enough. Pour into 4-6 ounces or more of acai juice could make a pretty powerful, hard-to-drink smoothie. The juice is more expensive. A stroke of pure acai juice is enough to flavor a good smoothie, but you will not get the health benefits of such a small dose.
Acai with its "wine and chocolate" flavor blends well with blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, cranberries and pomegranates. Apples, pears and red grapes also blend well with acai. Add cacao (raw chocolate) for a decadent, rich indulgence. Try young coconut in acai smoothies too. For fruit base, I recommend to stick with apple, pear and banana. You can experiment with mango, but this flavor combination may not work for everyone.
Smoothies, a fad or a new fastfood?
Smoothies ... But how humanity survived without this wonder of nutrition. They have all the qualities : energy vitamins , fiber, etc. .
Mode or salvation of mankind? What is true is that smoothies are very fashionable ... and sales explode .
Anyway smoothies has an aura of health product ... then look closer .
Smoothies home or business
The commercial solution ?
Will you be surprised to know that it contains a lot of ... sugar. Therefore holds him again!
Smoothies, slimming allies? Instead of false friends , according to a study , they would not diet at all. The researchers tested fruit smoothies of different brands and different supermarkets. Result: most of them contain 30g of sugar per 250 ml or more , the equivalent of six teaspoons of sugar.
house solution
Counting calories , it's not my thing . If you read this blog, you know . The calorie is a source of failure. The proper way to calculate is the glycemic load .
Come take a ride on the side of homemade smoothies . I'll do the math for 2 recipes
First recipe : ( a person )
1 yogurt ( 170 ml ) reduced the vanilla
1banane medium , peeled and frozen
125 ml of fresh or frozen strawberries
4 tablespoons skim milk
2 c . teaspoon grated fresh ginger
i c . teaspoon ground nutmeg
Glycemic load : 38 ...
To lose weight , you need to be around 50 per ... day. Even if you do things with type 2 diabetes. It 'll just eat salad for the rest of the day. And do not think that the vanilla yogurt lightened it a health drink
second recipe
1 banana
1 pear
1/4 pineapple
1/2 mango
Glycemic load : 43 !
Not to mention weight or diabetes, a normal , balanced diet is 80 per day . With this smoothie, you already have half . I hope you did not want a little more bread !
A drink ? Not quite
Because it is in a glass and drink it that you consider that it is a drink . It is rather a liquid sauce .
Refreshing drinks ... if it comes out of the fridge ... it gives a feeling of freshness. But with sugar ... we bet you soon ... go thirsty .
In food liquid absorbent , we forget that digestion begins in the mouth with saliva. But I'll make a suggestion to solve the problem :
Gather the family around the table for breakfast
Everyone has his smoothy
Now to digest well , you need to drink in small sips
Stop! Keep sip in your mouth and then run . That's because you need the enzymes in saliva . And it has to happen in the mouth, such as chewing
Everyone should do this at the table . Nice breakfeast !
You do not like ? So ask the famous drink and chew a good fishing or an apple ...
Fashion compact food
It is a question : smoothy for fruits and vegetables, protein bar ... When are we going to eat a real meal ?
Is it a sign of the times ? We leave quietly to mixtures of nutrients. When will the meal pill? Somehow these " concentrates nutrients " we format it in this kind of solution.
And the taste of the fruit ?
The taste of the fruit, vegetable ... Will we lose. It would be good practice for the industry. The day when we are no longer able to recognize the taste of each food , one can make us swallow anything!
Mode or salvation of mankind? What is true is that smoothies are very fashionable ... and sales explode .
Anyway smoothies has an aura of health product ... then look closer .
Smoothies home or business
The commercial solution ?
Will you be surprised to know that it contains a lot of ... sugar. Therefore holds him again!
Smoothies, slimming allies? Instead of false friends , according to a study , they would not diet at all. The researchers tested fruit smoothies of different brands and different supermarkets. Result: most of them contain 30g of sugar per 250 ml or more , the equivalent of six teaspoons of sugar.
house solution
Counting calories , it's not my thing . If you read this blog, you know . The calorie is a source of failure. The proper way to calculate is the glycemic load .
Come take a ride on the side of homemade smoothies . I'll do the math for 2 recipes
First recipe : ( a person )
1 yogurt ( 170 ml ) reduced the vanilla
1banane medium , peeled and frozen
125 ml of fresh or frozen strawberries
4 tablespoons skim milk
2 c . teaspoon grated fresh ginger
i c . teaspoon ground nutmeg
Glycemic load : 38 ...
To lose weight , you need to be around 50 per ... day. Even if you do things with type 2 diabetes. It 'll just eat salad for the rest of the day. And do not think that the vanilla yogurt lightened it a health drink
second recipe
1 banana
1 pear
1/4 pineapple
1/2 mango
Glycemic load : 43 !
Not to mention weight or diabetes, a normal , balanced diet is 80 per day . With this smoothie, you already have half . I hope you did not want a little more bread !
A drink ? Not quite
Because it is in a glass and drink it that you consider that it is a drink . It is rather a liquid sauce .
Refreshing drinks ... if it comes out of the fridge ... it gives a feeling of freshness. But with sugar ... we bet you soon ... go thirsty .
In food liquid absorbent , we forget that digestion begins in the mouth with saliva. But I'll make a suggestion to solve the problem :
Gather the family around the table for breakfast
Everyone has his smoothy
Now to digest well , you need to drink in small sips
Stop! Keep sip in your mouth and then run . That's because you need the enzymes in saliva . And it has to happen in the mouth, such as chewing
Everyone should do this at the table . Nice breakfeast !
You do not like ? So ask the famous drink and chew a good fishing or an apple ...
Fashion compact food
It is a question : smoothy for fruits and vegetables, protein bar ... When are we going to eat a real meal ?
Is it a sign of the times ? We leave quietly to mixtures of nutrients. When will the meal pill? Somehow these " concentrates nutrients " we format it in this kind of solution.
And the taste of the fruit ?
The taste of the fruit, vegetable ... Will we lose. It would be good practice for the industry. The day when we are no longer able to recognize the taste of each food , one can make us swallow anything!
Nutrition and health benefits
The
acai berries are appreciated for their super high antioxidant content
and possible phytonutrients fight against the disease. However,
wild claims of supplement manufacturers that acai juice and powders can
reverse diabetes , cancer and promote weight loss are unfounded and
disproportionate .When it comes to antioxidant load of juice and acai powders, they are well within the range of other local fruits . Studies
have shown that Concord grape juice and black cherry and red wine are
the antioxidant content of polyphenols than acai juice .The acai berries are low in sugar in their whole form is good news for those of you on a diet low glycemic index.You
will not find acai in the USDA nutritional database and information
conclusively about the nutritional content of acai berries is limited. Various lyophilized powder mixtures show good levels of protein, calcium and vitamin A. The
best way to enjoy the full nutrition of acai berries ( or any other
whole food ), however, is to eat fresh or minimally processed as
possible.Unfortunately, for those of us who live in North America and Europe, acai berries are not available in the produce section . Instead
, we must rely on fruit juices , extracts and powders , often sold in
the supplement section of some health food stores . Since
fruit juices are not a whole food powders are highly processed , the
nutrient content of acai has been significantly modified and reduced in
these products. The power and the flavor does not justify the price you pay .For this reason , I recommend looking for the source of acai berry puree , which is expected to be frozen. I used puree products of Amafruits.com and I found that they were very high quality and delicious. They come in 3.5 oz (100 grams ) packets . Just take one out of the freezer and add it to your smoothie. You get a real part and an acai smoothie refrigerated at once !
Smoothie white grapes, green celery and Roquette
ingredients
1 small bunch of white grapes (100g)
1 small handful of rocket
2 or 3 diced celery green (branch)
+ / - 20 sunflower
These quantities allow you to prepare one glass of smoothie.
To prepare this recipe, you need a blender.
Preparation of the recipe
1 - Wash the white grapes, remove the skin.
2 - Wash the vegetables.
3 - Cut the food into pieces roughly in the blender.
4 - Insert the sunflower seed in the ingredients.
5 - Mix everything until a homogeneous mixture and smooth
6 - Pour into a glass, was serving fresh.
1 small bunch of white grapes (100g)
1 small handful of rocket
2 or 3 diced celery green (branch)
+ / - 20 sunflower
These quantities allow you to prepare one glass of smoothie.
To prepare this recipe, you need a blender.
Preparation of the recipe
1 - Wash the white grapes, remove the skin.
2 - Wash the vegetables.
3 - Cut the food into pieces roughly in the blender.
4 - Insert the sunflower seed in the ingredients.
5 - Mix everything until a homogeneous mixture and smooth
6 - Pour into a glass, was serving fresh.
Smoothie Beetroot Carrot Celery Recipe Health
After very healthy salad Zucchini Beans is another healthy recipe that I propose with this smoothie that combines three great virtues of vegetables:
- The beet rich in antioxidants, minerals, vitamins B, A, C, it thins the blood and facilitates its access to the brain ...
- Carrots, rich in vitamins and antioxidants (carotenoids), fighter size against free radicals, with its fibers would reduce cholesterol and help prevent atherosclerosis ...
- Celery, low calorie, diuretic, fluidizer blood antioxidant ...
Well, it's still a lot of good reasons for you to taste immediately this very nutritious and easy to prepare that I tasted the first time with my friends Govinda drink.
- The beet rich in antioxidants, minerals, vitamins B, A, C, it thins the blood and facilitates its access to the brain ...
- Carrots, rich in vitamins and antioxidants (carotenoids), fighter size against free radicals, with its fibers would reduce cholesterol and help prevent atherosclerosis ...
- Celery, low calorie, diuretic, fluidizer blood antioxidant ...
Well, it's still a lot of good reasons for you to taste immediately this very nutritious and easy to prepare that I tasted the first time with my friends Govinda drink.
The green smoothie
A very light recipe , extremely simple , economic and hypervitaminée to leave the year off right ! No need for hard to find ingredients or fancy equipment , you only need a blender (mixer) and a bit of culinary curiosity.
The green smoothie is a tasty and easy to eat more leafy green vegetables so . Perfect for breakfast, as a snack ( kids love it too much ! ) To rehydrate after exercise training or even as a light meal.
When I started experimenting with green smoothies, my biggest surprise was discovering how this blend of sweet fruits and green leafy vegetables could be harmonious and tasty. Soon the green smoothie became my favorite lunch.Vary the greens
When discovered green smoothies , it is good to start with fresh greens taste like spinach , parsley and mash . Optionally , you can experiment with more full-bodied greens : chard , lettuce, celery leaves , kale , watercress, etc. . The house sprouts are economical and extremely nutritious. In season, the leaves of vegetables like tails carrots, beet and radish and wild plants (provided it is well known, of course) are wonderful additions to the daily smoothie.
The important thing is to think of varying leafy green vegetables we consume in order to enjoy the full range of benefits they offer.Additions to taste
I chose to present my recipe the simplest : apple, orange, banana and spinach. Fruits and cheap and easy to find vegetables, even in winter , even organic.
However, do not hesitate to add or substitute ingredients , especially when it is to incorporate seasonal ingredients !the recipe
Yield: 1 large glass
ingredients:
1 apple, heart removed but you can keep the skin if it is organic
½ banana
1 orange juice
½ to 1 cup water
1 handful of spinach ( possibly increases the proportion of greens for a nutritious smoothie )
Method and preparation :
1 . Wash fruits and vegetables.
2 . Put in a blender decked apple, banana, orange juice with ½ cup of water. Liquefy .
3 . Gradually add the spinach and let it run until the smoothie that is smooth.
4 . Add a little water if the smoothie is too thick.some variants
Add a handful of frozen strawberries or raspberries. Fruity and delicious!
Add a spoonful of hemp seeds and goji berries ( soaked ) for a superfood smoothie .
Replace the apple with an equivalent amount of pieces of mango or pineapple .
The green smoothie is a tasty and easy to eat more leafy green vegetables so . Perfect for breakfast, as a snack ( kids love it too much ! ) To rehydrate after exercise training or even as a light meal.
When I started experimenting with green smoothies, my biggest surprise was discovering how this blend of sweet fruits and green leafy vegetables could be harmonious and tasty. Soon the green smoothie became my favorite lunch.Vary the greens
When discovered green smoothies , it is good to start with fresh greens taste like spinach , parsley and mash . Optionally , you can experiment with more full-bodied greens : chard , lettuce, celery leaves , kale , watercress, etc. . The house sprouts are economical and extremely nutritious. In season, the leaves of vegetables like tails carrots, beet and radish and wild plants (provided it is well known, of course) are wonderful additions to the daily smoothie.
The important thing is to think of varying leafy green vegetables we consume in order to enjoy the full range of benefits they offer.Additions to taste
I chose to present my recipe the simplest : apple, orange, banana and spinach. Fruits and cheap and easy to find vegetables, even in winter , even organic.
However, do not hesitate to add or substitute ingredients , especially when it is to incorporate seasonal ingredients !the recipe
Yield: 1 large glass
ingredients:
1 apple, heart removed but you can keep the skin if it is organic
½ banana
1 orange juice
½ to 1 cup water
1 handful of spinach ( possibly increases the proportion of greens for a nutritious smoothie )
Method and preparation :
1 . Wash fruits and vegetables.
2 . Put in a blender decked apple, banana, orange juice with ½ cup of water. Liquefy .
3 . Gradually add the spinach and let it run until the smoothie that is smooth.
4 . Add a little water if the smoothie is too thick.some variants
Add a handful of frozen strawberries or raspberries. Fruity and delicious!
Add a spoonful of hemp seeds and goji berries ( soaked ) for a superfood smoothie .
Replace the apple with an equivalent amount of pieces of mango or pineapple .
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