Category: Smoothies

The benefits of turmeric are widely praised in the Eastern Tradition. It is also known as ‘Mahausadhi’ in Vedas and in Ayurveda, which translates to ‘Greatest Medicine’. Turmeric especially its most active compound called curcumin have many scientifically-proven health benefits. It is proven to have potential to prevent Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and cancer.  Moreover, it is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and helps to improve symptoms of depression and arthritis. When this powerful medicine is also mixed with another loaded antioxidants from Papaya, it helps to reduce inflammation, fight disease and helps to keep looking young. Also labelled as ‘king of all fruits’, papaya is crowned as the ‘fruits with all benefits. Be it skin related issues, or upset stomach, for weight loss or healthy heart, one and all turn in to papaya intake. So, its advantages are well known for all around. The blend of both the king of Ayurvedic medicine and King of all fruits, it is sure to make a very delicious healthy drink for those who seek for the best. This Turmeric Papaya Smoothie is great for a light and nutritious breakfast and the color of yellow is sure to scream ‘summer’ to everyone around. Moreover, to make the drink healthier, Honey and Milk is added to provide an extra punch of anti-oxidants and give this smoothie a natural sweet taste. 

Following ingredients are required to make best Turmeric Papaya Smoothie:

• 1/2 medium papaya — peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 large banana (optional)
• 1 1/2 cup almond/dairy milk
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice — (lime works better)
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 cup ice

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients on a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into glasses and serve.

For fresh Papayas, we recommend you visit “Eden Tropics” for the best experience. Well, these were some of the best smoothies to make and start the day with an extra dose of healthy drink! Which of these you like the most? Do comment below

Round and yellow, usually looks like a smaller version of a peach, but have the tartness of purple plums. Yes, that is what exactly Apricot is like. Enriched with Vitamin A, Vitamin C and vitamin E, it is also a good source for various antioxidants and fiber that help fight free radicals in the body and help improve the gut health It is another refreshing healthy drink that can be consumed in the summer as a chilled drink and is famous among children and young adults as a dietary complement. 

To make Apricot Smoothie following ingredients are required:

• 1 cup peeled/cut apricot 
• 6 ice cubes (if served chilled)
• 1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
• 1 banana (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix all of the above in the blender and blend it till it smoothens.
2. Serve the drink. 

You should not go far out to find Apricots. You can just go and visit “Eden Tropics” for Dried Apricots as well. Well, the taste of apricot is there for the enthusiast natural fruit lovers.

Mulberry and Kiwi, both are beautiful gift of nature for human taste. The tangy sweet flavors of mulberry and kiwi make a nice and unique combination. The goodness of berry and the tartness of kiwi combines together to provide a smooth savory flavor which bursts in the deep of the tongue, which provides a heavenly mixture of tastes.  This drink is very refreshing and provides fruit energy for any enthusiasts craving for natural freshness. It is also served chilled during the summer for fresh healthy chilled drink, as an alternative for sugary chilled drinks. 

To make this smoothie, following ingredients are required:

• 2 cups fresh mulberries
• 2 cups fresh kiwis
• 1 tsp black salt
• 5-6 ice cubes (If preferred chilled)

Instructions:

1. Clean and wash the mulberries.

2. Peel the kiwi and chop into big chunks.

3. Take a blender jar and blend the mulberries (with 3-4 ice cubes, if preferred chilled)

4. Add 1/2 cup of sugar, mix well and keep it aside in a jug.

5. Now blend the kiwi chunks with little water and 3-4 ice cubes, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 tsp of black salt.

6. Mix well and pour it into the jar.

How to proceed-

1. Take 2 tall glasses and fill half of the glass with the mulberry juice. Now pour the next half in the kiwi juice.

2. Swirl a little bit so that both the juices are mixed.

3. Top it up with the remaining juices.

4. Put some ice cubes in it and enjoy the chilled juice (if preferred chilled).

You can find fresh mulberries and kiwis at “Eden Tropics” and we recommend you use this for your best experience in smoothies. Well, wont it make your mouth swirl in natural freshness!! Wait, we have two more to go!!

Folks! Spinach is not just for salads!! And it could be delicious if mixed with correct ingredients. Well, the Popeye favorite spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B12. Well, if you want to know in simple terms, it helps to maintain bone health, and helps in keeping your eyes sharp. And the best part of this smoothie is that even skeptical people view this smoothie as a very good smoothie. It is even better for parents who want to feed their kids some veggies that they would not normally want to eat. Deli!!

Let’s go on how to make it then:

To make Spinach Fruit Smoothie, following ingredients are required:

• 1 cup fruit juice (recommended Apple juice and Orange, but can be tried with any!)
• 1 tablespoon honey 
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt 
• 1 banana
• 1 large handful spinach
• 1 cup frozen strawberries blueberries, pineapple, or mango 

Instruction:

1. Place ingredients into blender in order listed above
2. Blend until smooth and serve!

The fruits in the mix provides the energy required for a fresh start in the morning and the honey provides you with the much needed anti-oxidant to boost your immunity. For best results, we recommend you honey available at “Eden Tropics” for the best and fresh taste.

Smoothies – The healthy Drink you always crave for!!

Are you guys the one, who wants to lose some of the fats from belly and want some aid from your dietary requirement? Or want to control your excessive desire for unhealthy food? Or want an assistance from food in improving your immunity power and glowing your skin naturally? Or, want a healthy alternative for your caffeine drinks?  Well, one of the answers for your such desires is surely going to be ‘smoothie’. 

Smoothie has been an ever more popular fitness trend and has been frequently promoted as a health food. Moreover, smoothies are easy to prepare and are also modifiable according to our own taste or dietary likings. They are thick smooth beverages, usually blended from fruit, dairy items, dairy alternative items, nuts or veggies. As commonly made with only made up of natural items, they are healthier for the body and full of anti-oxidant properties to increase natural immunity. 

Let’s see four of the best smoothies one could make in the home for making a healthy breakfast or a healthy drink!!