How to Make Healthy Smoothies

There seems to be a lot of debate about smoothies and whether or not they are good for you. I’m just going to come out and tell you that I typically have a smoothie every single day (occasionally not over the weekend), and I have found that they have been helpful for my digestion and working on balancing my hormones. So, let’s talk then about how to make healthy smoothies! 

How To Make Healthy Smoothies – Just 6 Easy Steps

There are six steps or key ingredient groups to make healthy smoothies that are balanced and nutrient dense. Below you will find a graphic you can save to Pinterest that contains all the elements you need to make healthy smoothies. Refer back to this graphic for inspiration when you are looking for a healthy new smoothie idea or looking to mix up your smoothie game with some different ingredients and healthy variations. We’ve also included a round-up of some example smoothie recipes for you below the graphic for when you need some additional inspiration!

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More Than Just Smoothies: Meal Planning + Prep = Staying on track

Aside from knowing how to make healthy smoothies, the main thing that we use to keep our healthy eating on track is meal planning, meal prep and utilizing leftovers. Each of these can save you a ton time during your busy week. Not to mention, if you invest the time to plan and prep all your meals for the week, you take impulse eating off the table and simply eat the healthy meals you already planned, prepped and shopped for.

Don’t Know Where to Start? Let us Help!

Do you struggle finding the time to plan and get organized for a week of healthy eating? Are you unsure where to start? Let us help!

We created Real Simple Good Paleo Meal Plans to help you eat healthy meals without the hassle of searching for recipes, planning each meal, or creating a shopping list.