Today I am going to finish sharing herbal smoothies, like I was supposed to yesterday; I had a last minute addition for "Featured Artist Tuesday. So keep reading for some delicious recipes.
~Peace~
5 More Healthy Delicious Herbal Smoothies
Lean Green Smoothie ( weight loss )~After a long cold winter, and treat filled holidays, you may be thinking of getting back on the weight loss track, this recipe is loaded with water-packed foods that are low in sugar and boosts the metabolism with a serving of green tea:
- 1 seedless cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup honeydew melon balls, frozen
- 1 cup green tea, chilled
- 1 handful mint leaves, chopped
Purple Passion Smoothie ( heart health )~Red wine, dark colored grapes, even grape juice are known to protect the heart. Get seedless grapes to avoid a gritty texture. The silken variety of tofu blends quite well with the other ingredients.
- 2 cups seedless concord grapes ( add ice if using non-frozen fruit )
- 1 cup passion fruit juice
- 1 cup silken tofu
Citrus Cooler (mental focus)~Inhaling the scent of lemons stimulate our brainwaves, aiding our concentration. In aromatherapy, basil is also used for mental focus. This is a great smoothie to drink before a big exam or an important project:
- 1 cup water
- 1 handful lemon basil
- 2 cups sorbet
Relaxation Smoothie (stress relief )~In aromatherapy, lavender is one of the toughest stress-relieving herbs. This smoothie hits the spot after a hot relaxing shower:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup lavender buds
- 1 cup frozen vanilla yogurt
- 1 vanilla bean, cut length-wise
Very Berry Smoothie (disease fighter )~This smoothie combats many illnesses, including cancer, with a full day's supply of fruit and a great boost of antioxidants:
- 1/2 cup frozen black cherries
- 1/2 cup frozen boysenberries
- 1 cup frozen blackberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt