The term “smoothie” has been around since the early 20th century, but it wasn’t until 1930 that it was used to describe a drink. Early smoothies were simply fruit, fruit juice and ice, and they were an obscure concept until the natural food craze of the 1960s and 1970s.
Just about anything can be made into a smoothie. Some smoothie makers add vegetables such as spinach, carrots, seaweed and even hot peppers to make their smoothies extra healthy. For the most part, smoothies contain healthy ingredients, such as vitamins and protein powder, and are often lower in fat than other creamy drinks.
Here are some ingredients for a great superfood smoothie:
Kale – low in calories, powerful anti-oxidant with anti-inflammatory properties
Blueberries – one of the highest antioxidant capacities of all fruit which helps to combat free radicals in your body
Greek yogurt – double the protein and half the carbs as regular yogurt
Chia + Flaxseeds – rich is Omega-3 and fibre benefits
