Kombucha brings natural fermentation and a characteristic sweet-sour taste to your smoothie. Combined with fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens, it creates varied drinks with different vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Here we show you three simple recipes for green Kombucha smoothies.
Smoothies, now on everyone's lips, can be the perfect breakfast, optimal snack, or a quick lunch – a delicious treat for any time of day, or simply a boost of micronutrients to your regular meals.
What makes green smoothies so special?
The essential and most important part of a green smoothie is the green leaves. Depending on the variety, green plants provide different vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals. There is much evidence that green plants have always been a staple food for humans.
Our diet has changed significantly over time. With a smoothie, you can easily combine different types of fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens, bringing variety to your diet. The nutrients contained depend on the ingredients used.
What's inside a Green Smoothie
Essential Vitamins
A smoothie combines various plant-based ingredients and thus their different nutrients.
More Minerals Than You'd Expect
Depending on the variety, green leaves provide minerals such as calcium and magnesium, among others.
Precious Trace Elements
Depending on the selection, leafy greens, fruits, seeds, and other ingredients provide various trace elements such as iron, zinc, and selenium, as well as minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
High-Quality Amino Acids
Plant-based ingredients provide varying amounts of protein and amino acids in addition to carbohydrates and fiber. How much of these are in the finished smoothie depends on the ingredients used.
Antioxidants and Phytochemicals
Leaves, fruits, and fruit seeds contain various phytochemicals. Which ones are present depends on the specific fruit and vegetable selection in your smoothie.
The Mysterious Superstar Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll is the natural green plant pigment and is responsible for the intense color of leafy greens and wild herbs.
Fiber from Fruits, Vegetables, and Leafy Greens
Happy Belly. Happy You.
