what's up it's chris heria and i'm an absolute smoothie lover so today i'm gonna be making five of my favorite smoothies with you guys and i'm gonna put you on to ingredients that you may never have heard of or have ever tried that the top athletes are using to be the best a daily smoothie can be a super convenient and fast way to get your calories in in the morning breakfast or anytime but of course not all smoothies are made the same if you're buying them already made chances are they're packed with sugar and you're not in control of what's going inside it and guys eating chicken and rice every single day is not going to give you all the nutrients that your body needs that's why it's such a life hack to start drinking smoothies especially if you don't like to eat your vegetables with your meal they're super quick to make and to consume and they're slam packed with minerals vitamins and a whole bunch of vegetables but best of all it tastes delicious so let's start with the first smoothie all right if you guys love ginger shots you're gonna love this one the ginger shot smoothie this smoothie is packed with some very special ingredients starting off with the first one you may have never heard of beef pollen when you heard muhammad ali say float like a butterfly and sting like a bee he was actually giving away one of his secret ingredients muhammad ali was famously known for using bee pollen he claimed to help boost his athletic performance endurance and stamina for example it has one of the most impressive nutritional profiles with over 250 biological substances including proteins lipids high antioxidant content which is going to protect you from free radicals and chronic diseases b pollen can also lower the risk of heart disease and risk factors like high blood lipids and cholesterol it has a bunch of compounds with anti-inflammatory properties which means it's also great for recovery it's also going to help you avoid illness by boosting your immunity and killing bacteria animal studies have shown that bee pollen may enhance the absorption and utilization of nutrients and so much more so definitely do your research on bee pollen and guys bee pollen is something that you can actually add to any smoothie or meal if you have any pollen allergies you definitely don't want to take this but basically b palm contains many vitamins minerals and antioxidants making it extremely healthy so we're gonna be putting a full tablespoon of beet pollen into our smoothie next we're gonna be putting a whole entire orange oranges are packed with vitamin c which is going to boost your immune system they protect your cells from damage and helps your body make collagen just to name a few things and of course they taste delicious this is really going to add to the flavor next we're going to be putting in half a lemon into our smoothie is only 8 calories and 2. 5 grams of carbs lemons are another good source of vitamin c and support heart health they can help you control your weight reduce cancer risks improve your digestive health and so much more the pulp rind and juice are rich with vitamins that stimulate immunity and reduce the risk of disease and it's super low in calorie which is really important when you're making smoothies there's so many ingredients that can go into a smoothie you can easily just rack it up and it can really quickly become unhealthy the next ingredient in our super smoothie is a superfood that's going to be half a cup of ginger ginger can help with weight loss and may drastically lower blood sugars and improve heart disease risk factors ginger contains gingerol which has strong medicinal properties it also can help lower cholesterol levels fight infections and so much more you can never have enough ginger next we're going to be adding one teaspoon of black pepper into our smoothie black pepper benefits your brain improves your blood sugar control lowers your cholesterol levels and so much more keep in mind that i specifically chose all the ingredients in today's video because of their beneficial properties so make sure to research every single one because i won't have enough time in today's video to give you each one in depth but moving on to the last main ingredient we have 1 4 cup of turmeric turmeric is another one with high anti-inflammatory properties it can prevent cancer improves digestion boosts your immune system promotes weight loss detoxifies the liver helps control diabetes improves skin health and so much more and lastly we're going to pour in 3 4 cup of water blend it all up and that's going to give you your ginger shot smoothie now the macros for this ginger shot smoothie with the bee pollen is going to be 258 calories 6. 8 grams of protein 55.
4 grams of carbs and 2. 5 grams of fat this is a great anti-inflammatory smoothie which can also be used as a pre-workout even though it doesn't have caffeine it can really wake your senses lower your cholesterol improve heart health protect against cell damage it's high in vitamin c it's gonna help you regulate your blood sugar it's gonna keep you fit and it's gonna give you a strong immune system so that you don't get sick let's go ahead and give it a taste test definitely has a spice to it a little kick but the ginger coming down warming up the rest of my body if you guys like how it feels when you drink a ginger shot this is like a huge ginger shot and you just feel awake and amazing when you're drinking it so give this one a shot let's move on to the next smoothie all right for those of you with a sweet tooth and that are trying to make some gains this is going to be the smoothie for you we have the berry protein smoothie i use some of the best low sugar and low calorie fruits that are packed with antioxidants and vitamins as well and two protein sources that are low in calorie for the amount of protein starting off with half a cup of strawberries that's only 3. 5 grams of sugar and over 50 percent of the daily recommended intake for vitamin c next we're going to add in 1 4 cup of blackberries which is 1.
75 grams of sugar blackberries are high in antioxidants as well as fiber next we're going to add half a cup of blueberries which comes with a lot of antioxidants and vitamins as well and then we're gonna start getting into our protein sources we're gonna put in two thirds of a cup of greek yogurt which is this entire whole serving right here this three-fourth cup of greek yogurt only has 110 calories definitely do your research on greek yogurt it has its own antibiotics antioxidants and slow releasing protein which is going to help fuel your muscles throughout the day we're going to be putting one scoop of protein which is 25 grams of protein into our smoothie this smoothie is going to be really high in protein to fuel your muscle growth we're going to put that all in a blender and out should pop our berry smoothie now inside this very smoothie is 381 calories 41. 6 grams of protein 54 grams of carbs and 5 grams of fat packed with antioxidants essential nutrients and minerals it's anti-inflammatory high in calcium and of course high in protein to allow you to make those gains now this one just tastes like a dessert it's practically like ice cream it's got a creamy taste from the greek yogurt a delicious taste from all the different fruits and normally i don't really like the taste of protein powder but i can't even taste it in this movie definitely give this one a try if you want almost 50 grams of protein in a single cup moving on to the next smoothie the first time i ever went to mexico i had tried green juice and i was hooked so today i'm going to be showing you guys my green juice movie as you can tell by the name it is packed with greens and i always feel like i'm doing such a good deed to my body whenever i drink a green juice or a green juice smoothie we're going to be dropping in one cup of cucumber this is going to help you stay hydrated it also comes with fiber and many other vitamins like vitamin k and vitamin a it can also lower blood sugar and contains antioxidants as well and now you're starting to see a recurring theme that a lot of vegetables and fruits are actually packed with many health benefits vitamins and minerals next we're going to be adding a whole entire green apple which is also rich in vitamin k c a antioxidants and minerals as well green apples will also help you control your weight and reduce cholesterol it's going to help you keep a healthy heart and as they always say an apple a day keeps the doctor away next we're going to be adding half a cup of spinach there's a reason why popeye ate so much spinach spinach contributes to energy production can help improve your metabolism prevents the formulation of cellulite removes toxins and so much more next we'll be adding half a cup of kale which is rich in vitamin a k and c it also has folate a b vitamin that's very important for brain development it also has omega-3 fatty acids which are very important for your joints regulating your hormones and so much more next we're going to add 1 4 cup of celery celery is rich in vitamins and minerals as well with a low glycemic index it also boosts weight loss reduces cholesterol levels and inflammation lowers blood pressure has cancer fighting antioxidants and so much more next we're going to add in one tablespoon of hemp seeds hemp seeds are highly nutritious and rich in essential fatty acids hemp seeds are also a great source of vitamin e and minerals they can help reduce your risk of heart disease help skin disorders they're also a great source of protein next we're going to add in half a cup of lemon and 1 4 cup of ginger throw it all in a blender with one cup of water and out should pop out your green juice smoothie now inside this green juice smoothie is 183 calories 7. 7 grams of protein 6.
7 grams of fat and 26. 1 grams of carbs this smoothie is great for improving your gut health reducing inflammation boosting your energy hydrating your skin of course getting all your greens in for the day as well as strengthening your immune system let's go ahead and give it a taste test cheers just like mexico so you can feel the ginger waking up your whole body tastes like a whole garden i can taste the cucumbers a bit of the spinach but it doesn't taste bitter it actually tastes sweet thanks to the apples and i can feel my body thanking me every time i take a sip so there you guys have the green juice definitely give this one a try this is one of my favorites but keep in mind guys if you're making any of these smoothies and they're still not sweet enough for your taste you can always add in some coconut water this is just 45 calories and it's packed with vitamins calcium minerals and so much more you can practically live just off of coconut water it's going to add a bit more calories but it's definitely going to taste way better if some of you guys would like to make any smoothies a bit sweeter all right next up we have the apple cider and kiwi smoothie now the main secret ingredient into this smoothie is going to be half a cup of apple cider vinegar apple cider vinegar has so many health benefits for starters it improves digestion has anti-aging properties makes you feel fuller lowers cholesterol and so much more i highly recommend continuing to look up apple cider vinegar and their benefits next we're going to drop in half a green apple a whole entire kiwi which is packed with antioxidants fibers helps with weight management your collagen production fights against free radicals and so much more and of course they taste delicious and lastly you can just add in half a cup of water if you like or if you want to make it sweeter with even more vitamins and minerals you can add in half a cup of coconut water blend it all up and you should end up with your apple cider and kiwi smoothie now inside this smoothie is just 94 calories 1 gram of protein 38 grams of carbs and 2 grams of fat let's go ahead and go for a taste test that tastes like apple kiwi slushie this is really good it's definitely hard to consume apple cider vinegar it's so strong the taste is so strong the smell is so strong but inside this smoothie you really cannot taste it at all definitely tastes delicious mmm definitely give this one a try let me know what you guys think we're down to the final smoothie the orange and carrot smoothie again one of my favorite smoothies so we're gonna start off with the ingredients we haven't covered yet we're gonna be adding a cup of carrots carrots is another vegetable rich in vitamins and minerals it's also packed with fiber and it's great for your skin and your hair carrots promote brain health boosts immunity helps with weight loss management and it's a good source of beta-carotene and they help with cardiovascular support just to name a few things next we're going to be adding one tablespoon of flax seeds another one of those ingredients maybe you've never heard of or you just haven't tried before but they're highly packed in nutrients as well like omega-3s fiber protein flaxseed is particularly high in thiamine a b vitamin that plays a key role in energy metabolism as well as cell function it's also a great source of copper which is involved in brain development immune health and iron metabolism they can help you lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure as well as stabilized blood sugar levels flax seeds are also rich in lignans which are plant compounds that have been tested as cancer fighting properties and this seed has 75 to 800 times more lignans than other plant foods next we're going to be dropping in half a lime then we're going to add in a whole entire orange packed of vitamin c i personally like to add a little bit of ginger it's completely optional but i love ginger especially mixing it with carrot and orange it gives it a kick and the flavors just go perfectly together add it all into a blender with 3 4 cup of water and out should come out your orange carrot and ginger smoothie now inside this orange carrot smoothie we have 179 calories 4. 9 grams of fat and 34.
2 grams of carbs let's go for the taste test it tastes like i just bit into an orange it's delicious there's something about the carrots i don't know it makes it more creamy of a taste but not so sweet and then the orange it's more citrusy but more sweet they just complement each other perfectly and it definitely doesn't taste like i'm drinking a carrot smoothie at all this tastes delicious you guys definitely have to give this one a try of course if this is too strong for you you can always eliminate the ginger or even add some coconut water into this just like any of these movies same with the bee pollen the flax seeds the hemp seeds and protein powder of course you can add into any smoothie not every single smoothie has to have the main purpose of having a large portion of protein especially if you're already getting it in your meals but if you're not and you're trying to get more protein then i'd stick to the very smoothie or something like it as that's specifically made for high protein consumption if you're trying to get the health benefits from all the other smoothies and ingredients we're just gonna have to try them out and make them for yourself so save this video give these smoothies a try now that you know about ingredients you can create your own smoothie specifically for what you need and let me know if you guys have any other cool smoothie recipes down in the comment section below if you enjoyed the video definitely smash that like button i really appreciate it and it helps you to share our videos to more people out there and to show my appreciation if you comment down below within 30 minutes of any upload you're always gonna have a chance to win some hairy apparel so make sure you subscribe right now with bell notifications on so that you never miss a video i post every single thursday 2 p.
