As the weather gets warmer, it’s common for people’s appetites can decrease. This can be due to numerous things such as heat, activity levels & dehydration. The hotter the body gets, the more it sweats. This can lead to a decrease in appetite because the body is using more energy to cool down so doesn’t feel as hungry.
Although your appetite may be smaller than usual, it is still really important to still get your vitamins & minerals in your body. One of the easiest ways to do this is to make some refreshing, healthy smoothies. All you need is a load of fruit and blender & you can keep on top of your nutrition!
With that said here are five simple recipes to keep on top of your nutrition over the summer months!
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- 1 banana
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions: Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Mango Pineapple Smoothie
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions: Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Watermelon Mint Smoothie
- 2 cups cubed watermelon
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions: Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Peach Raspberry Smoothie
- 1 peach, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions: Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Blueberry Banana Smoothie
- 1 banana
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions: Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
