Tuesday, June 21, 2011

The Ever Tasty Strawberry Smoothie

By Veronica Peterson


There are more and more health conscious people everywhere you look. However, what a lot of people seem to be struggling the most with when they are trying to make a commitment to a healthier lifestyle, is laying off of sweet treats and snacks. You might consider the strawberry smoothie as a healthy way to curb this craving.

There are actually a number of things that you should take the time to appreciate this particular treat. You will find that there are plenty of health advantages to drinking this on a regular basis, but you will also find that there might be advantages beyond it just being a healthier snack/drink option.

Perhaps the place to begin here is with the understanding of what this particular beverage actually is. You probably recognize the term, but many people are not entirely sure about the components to such a treat. To put this is a very basic structure, you can consider three main parts to this drink all finely blended together: fresh fruit, juice and yogurt.

Are there specific health benefits to making a conscious decision to drink these more regularly? Well you should start with the benefits of regular consumption of fresh fruits like strawberries. These are loaded up with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. What this means is, you are going to be better able to ward off getting sick while feeling energetic and lively.

Then, if you are using dairy products in your mixture, you are going to add in an entire new set of health advantages to the mix. First you are loading up on needed calcium to strengthen your teeth and bones. Other than the calcium, you are also looking at a great source of protein.

Perhaps one of the best elements of this is that while it might be delicious, the components to create the drink are able to to be found at most grocery locations for an affordable price. Part of the fun of this project is mixing and matching fruits and juices to find new great tasting creations, so what starts out as just a strawberry smoothie can turn out to be much more in a hurry.




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