Friday, October 16, 2009

Banana Smoothies

Welcome to the Banana Smoothie blog!

As part of your daily routine, making a smoothie every morning is perhaps the best use of your time and money you can invest in.

The bananas not only give you an energy boost, but they also help calm an upset stomach. Another benefit would be a bonus to your diet, because they are abundant with nutritional advantages.

If you are into high-intensity workouts, research has shown that simply eating two bananas will provide your body with enough energy for a 90-minute workout.

By consuming just 2 of these fruits on a daily basis, the benefits of Vitamin B can calm your nervous system; affect your mood, including but not limited to helping with PMS; better control levels of blood sugar.

Most multi-vitamins popped daily by consumers aren't even regulated by the FDA, and are not proven to have significant health benefits. If you read enough papers published by the researchers, any type of multi tablet has yet to be shown as an effective means of providing what the body needs. The best way to get the nutrition the body needs is from food, and by consuming a daily healthy smoothie every day your body is going to get the most nutrition in one delicious dosage.

The potassium found in this fruit may help control your blood pressure; potassium gives a boost to your brain, helps with your ability to concentrate; helps to bring a balance to your current stress levels.

Alternative ways to consuming a banana on a daily basis:
- Slice or mash and add to cereal or cooking batters or yogurt
- Use frozen for a shake
- Make a sandwich, slicing down the middle and spreading peanut butter
- In baking recipes you may want to use less sugar and add mashed bananas instead

If you must sweeten up your meals, considering using honey to sweeten the meal.

This site provides recipes you may find tasteful for breakfast, lunch or a snack for any time of the day!

If you have a recipe you would like to share with the world, simply add a comment below and all who visit this blog will benefit!

Orange Banana Smoothie
Add 1 cup of orange juice
Add 1 cup of vanilla yogurt (low-fat)
Add 1 banana sliced up (ripe)
A pinch of ground cinnamon
A pinch of salt

Blend until smooth! Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Check with your local doctor or physician before making any changes to your diet!