Sunday 3 February 2013

Healthy Vegetarian Smoothies - Shakes & Drinks that Rock

When the summer heat kicks in, there is nothing else that can beat the temperature better than a glass of chilled vegetarian smoothie...Where vegetarian smoothies are refreshing and mood uplifting, they come with litany of health benefits as well.


If you too have been looking for some wonderful drinks to beat the heat or pamper yourself after a tiring day, here are some easy-to-make and delicious-to-drink vegan smoothies:

-- Lemonade & Parsley Twist:

     This can be made using cucumber, flat leaf parsley, lemons, green apple, and ginger. You just need to process the ingredients in a juicer, then strain and tweak to taste. You can dilute this drink with water. This offers a rich, nutritious, and healthy choice for smoothie drinkers.





-- Grape & Sweet Kale Juice:

     You just need red grapes and one whole head of kale. Process these into your juicer. Strain and garnish with mint leaves for the beautiful appeal. The raw drink offers plenty of health benefits and can beat the deficiencies away from the body.








     -- Turmeric Cocktail:


     This drink is made from turmeric root, cucumber, celery, ginger, and lemon processed. You can choose to drink this smoothie unstrained based on your preference. Mix it with raw coconut water for that delightful punch. The cleansing effects of turmeric are sure to wipe your constipated stomach away and keep you invigorated.




-- Carrot Ginger Mix:

     You need peeled carrots, clementines, lemon, and ginger to make this wonderful drink. It is best to use fresh ginger for the perfect taste. This mix can be your daily breakfast element and will keep your energy levels up.






-- Watermelon & Grapefruit Detox:


      You need to have big slices of sweet watermelon by our side along with ruby red grapefruit for this drink. You can add fresh turmeric roots grated and few radishes mixed for enhanced detoxification effect. You can drink it twice a day as a part of your natural detoxification program.





--Raw Sweet Potato Smoothie:

     You need to chop the sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, and knob of ginger to make a part of this healthy smoothie. This wonderful smoothie looks and tastes great.






--Dragonfly fruit and beetroot juice:

     
     You need a medium beetroot, half dragonfly fruit, a nashi pear, half bunch of spinach, handful of mint, and a knob of ginger to make this wonderful and delicious juicy treat.








For all those who wish to feel refreshed after a tiring day or want to start their day with a healthy drink, the aforementioned drinks can provide a great choice. You can garnish these juices and drinks in your choicest way. Besides being nutritious, these drinks are sure to keep the bloating and constipation away! It's time now to get rid of your staple colas and drink healthy with wholesome goodness of nature!











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