Herbs to add to smoothiesHerbs to add to smoothies.Dandelion. Dandelion is a powerful ingredient for vegan herb smoothies because it’s highly nutritious and supports healthy liver function. … Ginkgo Biloba. … Siberian Ginseng. … Liquorice root. … Spices to add to smoothies.Ceylon ‘True’ Cinnamon. … Ginger.
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Herbs to add to smoothies.
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Dandelion. Dandelion is a powerful ingredient for vegan herb smoothies because it’s highly nutritious and supports healthy liver function. …
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Ginkgo Biloba. …
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Siberian Ginseng. …
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Liquorice root. …
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Spices to add to smoothies.
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Ceylon ‘True’ Cinnamon. …
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Ginger.
7. Cinnamon Cinnamon is a great immunity booster and contains both calcium and iron. Its warming scent is known to have a very energizing effect on the mind.
6. Turmeric Known as the King of all Spices for its potential role in natural healing (its actually been proven to ease arthritis pain and could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease), turmeric is a keeper and should be used when you need to ease aches and decrease inflammation.
2. Cilantro If you’re looking to add a refreshing citrusy flavor to your next green smoothie, try cilantro. This herb is known for a variety of nutrients, but its ability to bind to toxic heavy metals and remove them from our bodies is what makes it a rawkstar in our eyes.
5. Ginger This healing root has a strong bite, so start small. A 1/4-inch piece is about 1 teaspoon grated, and a 1/2-inch piece is about 2 teaspoons grated. Ginger helps with nausea, gas, and inflammation. We recommend using fresh ginger root for your green smoothies, although ground ginger could work in a pinch.
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FRESH HERBS ARE EVERYTHING!
(Please don’t look through any of my previous posts because it is possible I’ve said it before and in that case, me; hypocrite).
Fresh herbs are the best way to upgrade any meal from good to great!
Fresh basil, mint, cilantro, dill and parsley can make a huge difference. Not only are these herbs friends to our taste buds, they actually have nutritional value too!
Fresh herbs are the difference between a good meal and a great one! If you have ever tried a recipe that called for fresh herbs but you decided to skip that part, the end result most likely fell a little short.
I did this for a long time.
I would glaze over the fresh herbs or, worse, try and use dried herbs instead! Swapping dried herbs for fresh can work sometimes, like in soups or casseroles, but will leave you disappointed if used in fresh, summery recipes.
I think fresh herbs are misunderstood and can even be intimidating.
What do you do with them?
How much do you use?
How should they be stored?
How long do they last?
Here I review how to store fresh herbs to get the biggest bang for your buck and expose some secret nutritional benefits of these flavourful plants! Hopefully I can clear the air a little and encourage you to incorporate more fresh herbs as the weather warms up and especially in the summer!
I’m starting with this Tropical Pineapple Basil Smoothie. A handful of fresh basil gives this smoothie a flavour makeover!
Speaking of summer, this is the best time to take eating seasonally to heart. I did an article on the benefits of eating with the seasons in July’s issue of Vegan Lifestyle Magazine which include making sure we get the freshest, most nutritious foods as well as helping the local community and the environment!
Eating with the seasons in summer is such a pleasure and summer produce is nothing short of miraculous! So many juicy fruits, bright colours and bold flavours! This includes fresh herbs. And when you cook or prepare foods with fresh summer ingredients, you don’t need to add as much other stuff!
What’s better than fresh sliced tomatoes with a pinch of salt and pepper or fresh watermelon on a hot day?
This Pineapple Basil Smoothie is all about summer flavor- it’s refreshing, nutritious and made from some of the most delicious gifts the warmer months have to offer!
This weekend, go to the nearest farmer’s market, pick up some basil and enjoy this tropical smoothie in the sun!
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