5 HEALTHY SMOOTHIES FOR RUNNERS - Blog With Sidra

  There is nothing worse than running on an empty stomach.  Not having the energy to improve your performance while running can be frustrati...

 There is nothing worse than running on an empty stomach. Not having the energy to improve your performance while running can be frustrating and demoralizing.

Smoothies are a really effective and healthy way to boost your energy levels and can speed up post-run recovery. Let's take a look at these five healthy smoothie recipes full of essential vitamins and nutrients that will help runners' performance .

• 1 glass of water Milk
• 1 large banana
• 1 tablespoon almond oil
• Quarter teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Bananas are perfect for an active lifestyle. It is eaten quickly and easily and provides energy thanks to its healthy carbohydrates and potassium. This helps control muscle contractions during activity and also aids recovery by restoring electrolyte balance after activity. Put all the ingredients in your blender and then continue until you reach a consistency you are happy with. Here your delicious and healthy smoothie is ready!

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 apple
• 2 handfuls of baby spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon almond oil

Spinach is a great ingredient. It is low in calories, but contains fiber, iron, zinc, folic acid, calcium, vitamins A, C and K. Nitric oxide reduces the amount of oxygen needed by muscles during activity, making running easier and reducing the likelihood of injury. Just 2 small handfuls of spinach in your smoothie  will provide huge nutritional benefits. Mix all the ingredients together and throw them into your blender.

• 1 glass of water Milk
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup of blackberries
• Half a glass of yoghurt
• 1 large banana

Blueberries are very low in calories but high in nutritional value. They are full of antioxidants that protect your body from unstable molecules that can damage your cells and contribute to aging and disease. Adding yogurt to this recipe is not only delicious, but it is also a good source of protein and calcium.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE

Materials:

• 1 glass of water Milk
• Quarter cup of yoghurt
• 1 large banana
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1 teaspoon dried coconut (optional)
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Pineapple is a food that strengthens immunity. Due to their anti-inflammatory properties, they can be a good choice to consume post-activity as they reduce the time needed to recover from exercise. Mango is a food full of fiber and antioxidants. Place the ingredients in the blender and blend until the desired consistency is reached. If you like your smoothies a little sweeter, add coconut and/or honey.