Sneak In Your Greens With A Marine Phytoplankton Smoothie!

Green smoothies are not just delightfully refreshing but also incredibly beneficial for physical fitness. A green smoothie a day can truly transform your health. Most people don’t consume enough leafy greens, and drinking a green smoothie is an excellent way to get your greens in without needing to taste or chew them. Green smoothies also provide the perfect opportunity to sneak extra greens into children and otherwise green-phobic adults!

Blend Your Way To Health With Phytoplankton Smoothies!

As much as we like to make our phytoplankton smoothies, we have a general fondness for all green smoothies obviously! And green smoothies have gained popularity in recent times as a simple and delicious way to improve overall health and lifestyle habits. A recent study sheds light on the significant advantages of regularly consuming fruit and vegetable smoothies, highlighting their role in promoting better nutrition, healthier behaviors, and even sustainability practices. What more do you want from your green smoothie?

What Are Green Smoothies?

Green smoothies combine leafy greens like spinach or kale and copious amounts of algae of course (!) with fruits such as bananas, mangoes, or berries. They’re nutrient-dense, and packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, making them a perfect addition to any diet, healthy or otherwise!

The Benefits of Regular Smoothie Consumption

So what did this study find out about regular smoothie consumers? (RSCs) (guilty as charged!)

1. They Have Better Nutrition!

Regular smoothie consumers (RSCs)—those who enjoy at least 1-2 servings of smoothies per week for two months or more—are more likely to meet daily fruit and vegetable recommendations. They incorporate a higher variety of nutrients into their diets, which can help bridge nutritional gaps and improve overall health. So far, no surprises here!

2. They Have Healthier Lifestyle Choices!

Moreover, Regular smoothie consumers are more likely to:

Engage in regular physical activity: The study found regular smoothie consumers are more active than occasional or non-smoothie consumers. So apparently, the boost in proper nutrition makes people want to get off the couch and hit the gym more!

Reduce meat and processed food consumption: So, green smoothies naturally lead you to eat a more plant-based diet and replace less healthy options. Crowd out the bad stuff!

3. They Lose Weight!

The study observed that regular smoothie consumers had a higher likelihood of weight reduction compared to weight gain. This may be due to the high fiber content and nutrient density of smoothies, which promote satiety and reduce the temptation to overeat. The ability of phytonutrients in plants to reduce so-called hedonic hunger was also mentioned in our article about thylakoids. Curious? Read more about them here!

How Green Smoothies Can Transform Your Day

Easy Nutrition: Simply blend any leafy greens with fruits, and even superfoods like phytoplankton into one quick, convenient nutrient-dense meal.

Customizable: Adjust the ingredients to suit your taste and dietary preferences

Energy Boost: Jam-packed with vitamins and minerals, green smoothies provide sustained energy without relying on caffeine or sugar.

Start Your Green Smoothie Habit Today!

Incorporating just 1-2 green smoothies a week can already have a lasting impact on your health and lifestyle. Let alone when you just have your phytoplankton smoothie or strawberry-kale-smoothie every day!  It’s a simple, delicious step toward overall better nutrition. Ready to blend your way to health? Go find your blender and get started!