What is a Green Smoothie?

If you’ve been searching the internet for foods that are good for acne, healing foods, weight loss foods, etc, you may have stumbled across green smoothies. So what exactly is a green smoothie? A green smoothie is a drink that typically, at a minimum, consists of some fruit, water, and some green leafy vegetables. When blended in a blender, the green leafy vegetables give the drink a green color. With mixtures of certain fruits (berries especially), a green smoothie may end up looking brown. It is still called a ‘green’ smoothie though, because of the greens.

Why Drink Green Smoothies?

I personally drink green smoothies because I love fresh foods. I eat tons of fruit and vegetables, and don’t drink a lot of sugary drinks. The smoothies help kill my cravings for sodas and juices, while giving me a much more nutritious alternative. I actually just had some Sprite at a restaurant yesterday, and if given the choice between my green smoothies and sprite, I would take the smoothie every time.

If you are not a frequent consumer of fresh foods, but have a problem with acne, weight, are sick, or just aren’t feeling energetic, then smoothies can be of great benefit to you. If you are interested, check out the more-detailed benefits of smoothies page. Real quick though, green leafy vegetables along with fruits are loaded with vitamins and minerals.

Can’t I Just Eat a Salad?

A salad will provide many of the exact same nutrients as a green smoothie. There are, however, a few benefits of drinking a green smoothie rather than eating a salad. The first thing is portability. If you are going for a bike ride, driving to work, fishing with your buddies, or doing basically anything ‘on the go’, a green smoothie made in advance and carried in an eco-friendly bottle is going to be much more convenient than a salad. Another reason to choose a smoothie over a salad is the fact that the fruit in smoothie can mask a lot of the taste of the greens used in green smoothies. If you don’t like to eat spinach, you may find that you are able to eat a fair amount of it in a properly proportioned smoothie.

Can I Learn to Make Green Smoothies Today?

Of course you can! We have plenty of Green Smoothie Recipes here at BlendedBerry.com. Or, if you want, you can just go out and get some greens and fruit, and try something you think you might like! If you’ve never had a green drink before, or don’t like greens, start with a milder green like kale or spinach, and mix with a banana, some berries, and some water. If you are fond of greens and vegetables already, you might try some greens like collard or add a small amount of dandelion root. After you get your greens and your fruits, all you need is a blender! Enjoy!