In summer... shakes! The most refreshing and healthy ideas and recipes

The heat arrives, the sun, the thirsty afternoons and the nights in which the ice is essential. Do you know how to refresh yourself in a healthy, original and tasty way? Take note of the funniest and healthiest shakes for your summer days... and enjoy them!

Tasty, nutritious and fresh. Smoothies have become summer favorites because they can carry several foods at the same time, they offer us the proteins, vitamins and minerals that our body needs and they are great. The best thing is that they are perfect to give to children or the elderly because everyone tends to like them . Join the smoothies this summer and stop cooking.

Tips to prepare them

When making the shake, we can choose between putting the skin of the fruit or peeling it and, once in the blender, letting it rest in the fridge or putting a lot of ice. They should not be too long in the fridge , since they should be consumed quickly once prepared.

If we wait for the children to come from the beach, we can store it in the fridge with an airtight container so as not to lose its properties or that it overdoes it and is, finally, sour. It is recommended to add yogurt instead of milk so that the smoothie is much creamier.

We can also add a little fruit juice of the same or different from the one in the smoothie to intensify the flavor. We will always do it at the end of everything.

Fruit smoothies

In summer, very fresh fruits are quite a temptation. Taking them in the form of a smoothie makes us try some fruits that we may not like too much in the conventional way. They are ideal for children , as they help maintain a much healthier and more balanced diet.

In addition, while with juices you lose a good part of the fiber that the fruit contains, with smoothies you will not lose anything. You can make them only with fruits that you can combine to your liking, but if you add a glass of cold soy milk or skim milk, you will complete them with high-quality proteins.

There really are many kinds of smoothies, although fruit smoothies are the most popular. We have to choose fresh seasonal fruits so that they offer the necessary properties. Some examples are strawberries, peaches, bananas, coconut and apples. And the combinations of these: banana with mango, pineapple with grapefruit, strawberries with melon... Give it your imagination... and lots of ice!

With greens and vegetables

Fresh vegetable creams are also delicious during the summer season. Did you know that smoothies are made with vegetables? Smoothies with carrots, asparagus, tomatoes and cinnamon help us keep fit and not fall into temptation because they are very nutritious.

In this case, we can introduce some spices, such as cloves, mint, parsley or ginger. It is about adding all kinds of new flavors, as if it were a cocktail to make it something more original. Of course, use the spices in small doses, since the objective is to enhance the flavor and aromas without "covering" the authentic flavor of the fruits and vegetables present in the smoothie.

And, for both fruit and vegetable smoothies, it is ideal to incorporate cereals or nutsThis way, very complete and nutritious shakes will be obtained, perfect for those moments in which an injection of energy is required. With the blender they will be mixed with the rest of the liquid and will still offer us a greater supply of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids.

3 smoothie recipes that take care of your figure

As we have already mentioned, resorting to natural shakes becomes the best option to hydrate ourselves using natural ingredients and without abusing sugar. File the 3 healthy recipes that we propose with which to enjoy the good weather, while taking care of your health. You should start all of them by adding the liquids first, then the fresh fruits and, finally, the frozen ones and ice.

Pineapple and peach smoothie

Pineapple is known for its diuretic properties and for its low calorie content; In addition to being a food very rich in vitamin C, it also contains B1, B6 and folic acid. The peach, meanwhile, contains vitamin C, which is involved in the formation of collagen .

Ingredients:

1 cup pineapple chunks

½ or 1 cup of coconut water

¼ coconut milk or a teaspoon of coconut butter

1 ripe peach

2 tablespoons of flax seeds

On the smoothie (optional) you can put sunflower seeds, chia seeds, etc.

Carrot and apple smoothie

The apple is rich in pectin and a type of soluble fiber that is not absorbed in the intestine, favoring the elimination of toxins . The carrot, for its part, has a high beta- carotene content and also has different benefits for the eyes.

Ingredients:

1 green apple

2 large carrots

½ liter of milk

2 tablespoons of agave syrup

Mango and orange smoothie

This smoothie is the perfect companion to promote the proper functioning of the immune system . Thanks to its high content of vitamins and minerals, it will help you take care of yourself while helping you fight the heat.

Ingredients:

2 glasses of very cold water

1 mango

2 small oranges, peeled and seeded

¼ carrot

1 teaspoon of turmeric (can be powder or half a small finger of the root)

1 tablespoon coconut butter

Some useful tricks

Trick! Sometimes it is very difficult to leave the mixers perfectly clean, especially those that are not removable. Wash it by beating in a tall container (in order to avoid splashes) hot water to which you will have added a jet of dishwasher. Then you will only have to rinse to check how clean it will be.

Idea! If you notice that the blender does not grind the food evenly, sharpen the blades by beating some ice cubes for a few minutes. It will be like new.