Reasons to Begin Your Day
I do realize that there are many options when it comes to your morning meal, but I’m a bit biased towards smoothies. Here’s why.
I don’t know any better way to fill your body with Mother Nature’s best then through a well-blended smoothie. Among all of the fruits and veggies available to you in the produce section of any grocery story, farmer’s market, or fruit stand, you can pick just about anything and blend it to your heart’s content.
Since I began drinking a smoothie for breakfast I have not been to the doctor for any illness. I have avoided common colds, the flu, and sinus infections — all of which I used to get on an annual basis. This amazing reality gives me even more confidence to continue consuming the best blended food on the planet.
Yes, you can easily make yourself super tasty smoothies and you SHOULD! The more you focus on taste the more likely you are to continue this amazing healthy habit.
I have talked quite a bit about green smoothies in the past, and most people are not convinced they want a salad for breakfast. The good news is that you don’t have to go the distance and blend kale and chia seeds because fruit works just as well.
In fact, I would recommend you focus on nothing but tasty fruit until you have solidified your new morning breakfast routine. You can always get creative and add in leafy greens later.
If you know me, you know energy is the most effective weapon in my productivity arsenal. Fruit smoothies and green smoothies alike both provide incredible energy through natural sugars that your body can put to use right away.
In combination with my morning liter of water and a double espresso, my morning smoothie rounds out a triple threat of energy, nutrition, and hydration.
4. Pairs Well with Exercise
Working out early in the day can have huge benefits, but it can be tough to work in a breakfast that won’t upset your stomach or make your workout feel sluggish. Smoothies are a perfect pair with running, strength training, or yoga.
I have found it best to drink a small amount of your smoothie, bust through a quick and intense workout, and then finish off the smoothie during your recovery period. In this way you won’t feel pressured to drink all 64-ounces (2 liters) of your smoothie in one sitting.
5. Easy to Make & Customize
When it comes to cooking or preparing food, I am super lazy. Mostly, I find that spending more time in the kitchen than I need to is extraordinarily frustrating when all I want to do is get back to my tasks for the day.
In less than 10 minutes you can blend together a large tasty smoothie and get back to your life without having to cleanup a huge mess later. Don’t forget that you can blend just about any ingredients you want, which makes smoothies one of the most customizable meals in existence.
On many mornings I make 1-2 blenders worth of smoothies, drink one for breakfast, and take the other to the office in a thermos or two that I have been storing in my freezer. With this strategy I can make a large amount of healthy food and keep it cold for later without a huge hassle.
If you pair a smoothie in a thermos with a bag full of fresh produce, you can reinvent your daily lunch box in a hurry.
Don’t forget about your co-workers, friends, and family! One of the best parts of making a healthy breakfast and transporting it to the office is sharing your concoction with everyone around you who is now super jealous of your healthy lifestyle.
It’s true that most people will just think you’re a health nut, but you and I will know that it’s worth it!
