Vitamin-packed red fruit smoothie
Blitz together :
- 300g of fresh blackcurrants
- 300g of fresh gooseberries
- juice of 1 lemon
- 250ml of skimmed milk
The vitamin power of this smoothie ? Red fruits are low in calories and rich in vitamins and minerals, notably potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamin C (blackcurrant is one of the fruits that's richest in vitamin C, with 200 mg per 100g) and pro-vitamin A.
Refreshing melon smoothie
Blitz together :
- 1 yellow melon
- juice of 1 lemon
- 50cl of milk
The refreshing power of this smoothie ? Juicy fruits such as melon or watermelon contain up to 91% water.
Banana and fig detox smoothie
Blitz together :
- 1 banana
- 150g of figs
- 20cl of milk
The detox power of this smoothie ? Figs are anantioxidantfruit, thanks to their flavonoid content. Bananas also have antioxidant properties, plus they're packed with beta and alpha-carotene, two carotenoids that are converted by the body into vitamin A, which plays an important role in the absorption of iron, essential for generating energy.
Strawberry and mint fat-burning smoothie
Blitz together :
- 200g of strawberries
- a few fresh mint leaves
- 2 small pots of low-fat natural yoghurt
- 10g of honey
The fat-burning power of this smoothie ? Like pineapple, green tea and broccoli, mint is a superfood that naturally burns fat and purifies the body. These foods kick-start enzymes that burn fat and increase the metabolism after eating a meal by 20%.
Gourmet grenadine smoothie
Blitz together :
- 160g of mixed summer fruits (strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, blueberries, blackberries)
- 2 tablespoons of grenadine syrup
- 3 tablespoons of single cream
- 6cl of apple juice
The gourmet power of this smoothie ? It's rich and indulgent. To make it even tastier, you can add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup, some almonds or hazelnuts, a bit of grated coconut... Or why not go the whole hog with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of melted chocolate ? We all need a blowout sometimes, and this one just happens to contain loads of health-giving berries so we still feel virtuous.