It is difficult to think of a more healthy and tasty dish than a smoothie - a dense mix of fruit, berry or vegetable puree, sometimes with the addition of ice or milk. The first smoothie was prepared in the thirties of the last century, but the real popularity of this cocktail has gained only in the late XX - early XXI century, when fashion came in a healthy lifestyle and therefore a healthy diet.

The history of the drink

Smoothie was prepared for the first time in the United States, in California. History does not name the person who invented this light, caloric, and at the same time satisfying dish. There is a version that came up smoothies surfers who trained in the waves near the California coast. Before playing sports is not recommended to have a close, it is better to give preference to light but at the same time nutritious meals. These dishes include a thick drink based on fruit puree - smoothies.

It is likely that smoothies invented some mother of the family, who could not convince their children to eat fresh fruit, but was able to seduce them bright thick smoothies. And maybe, the invention made a bar owner who began offering drinks not only for adults but also for children. Anyway, the idea of ​​feeding the fruit in the form of a cocktail gained prominence. However, smoothies became popular not immediately - only thirty years later, in the sixties, the drink was sold in the United States throughout the health food stores.

In the seventies, it began production of smoothies, and closer to the end of the century, when the fashion came in a healthy lifestyle, the drink became known throughout the world. Today, smoothies can be enjoyed at any cafe or bar, as well as buy a cocktail in any large supermarket. This cocktail has become a real symbol of a healthy diet and active lifestyle.

Features

In English the word "smoothie" means "smooth, nice, smooth." The drink is a delicate sauce made from berries, fruit, or - less frequently - vegetables. Puree diluted juices, water, milk, dairy products, green tea or herbal infusions. It is often added to the drink on crushed ice, making smoothies is especially welcome in hot weather.

This smoothie should be fairly thick consistency resembling a traditional milkshake. Occasionally drink sweetened with sugar, honey or artificial sweeteners. But even with these additives smoothies, of course, several times less calories and much more useful than the classic cocktails.

There are many smoothie recipes. If the original cocktail is usually prepared from one kind of fruit or berries, today are increasingly common assorted smoothies. One can endlessly experiment with your favorite flavors, creating a cocktail of his own recipe.

Benefits

According to doctors, modern people eat too little natural plant foods. This is associated with a lack of funds and lack of time (swallow a sandwich Sandwiches. Pros and cons   always faster and easier than cut lettuce), and dietary habits. Some weight loss diet prohibit or severely restrict the use of vegetables, and even more carbohydrate-rich fruit. Even though the active promotion of a healthy diet, not all follow the recommendations of the World Health Organization have a day at least half a kilogram of vegetables, fruits and berries.

In plant foods contain large amounts of vitamins Vitamins for everyone , Minerals, antioxidants, fiber and other substances the body needs for normal life. And lack of dietary herbal products, sooner or later begins to affect the state of health: there are diseases that could have been avoided.

The solution is obvious: you need to eat more fruits and vegetables and use them mainly in fresh form. If fresh fruit pall, then come to the aid smoothie - made with these fruits thick shakes.

Prepare smoothies in the presence in the house of blender - a matter of minutes. A large glass of the beverage fills perfectly, but does not cause drowsiness and feeling of heaviness in the stomach. Smoothies - a real vitamin "bomb" that will provide the body with energy. Cocktails are very easily digested, so it is often recommended, even suffering from various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Energy value does not exceed calorie smoothies with fresh fruits and vegetables, of course, if not abuse the addition of sugar and fat milk. The beverage is suitable for fasting days and will be a great alternative to a late supper of high-calorie foods.

For every taste

Today smoothies is no longer considered an exotic drink - cocktails are available in many bars, cafes and restaurants, but if you want you can always buy a bottle smoothies long-term storage in the supermarket. However, the cocktail made independently, is always preferable ready smoothie. Preparation of their hands allows infinitely experiment with ingredients, moreover, a cocktail will always be fresher than bought somewhere. Prepare smoothies easy and simple, time costs are minimal.

The choice of ingredients, each carries to your liking. Those who want to lose weight, it is better to give up sugar and replace it with honey The benefits of honey: tasty recovery   or low-calorie sweeteners. Those who dream of a good health, you should pay attention to vegetable smoothie recipes - such cocktails are the most useful. But those who drink smoothies not for a figure or health, and just for fun, you can afford to improve recipes, adding a smoothie spices, chocolate and even whipped cream. Of course, the thus obtained low-calorie cocktails will not be, but the taste they will be just fine.

Maria Bykov

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