How to Make Your Own Energy Drink (s)--Delicious Smoothies for Vibrant Health

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If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, what will 3 apples do?

It might be easy to grab an energy drink, but, recently, you have been asking an important question-- "Are energy drinks good for you?" Short answer: Energy drinks are good for you if they are homemade and made in the right way! If you love your energy drinks, but are determined to have REAL energy, devote yourself to learning all you can about making your own energy drinks.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

A blender, like the Vitamix blender, is very helpful. The Vitamix blender is powerful enough to make your smoothies a delicious consistency without removing the valuable fiber.

Step 1

I love my Vitamix blender for making awesome energy drinks!

*Purchase a blender for making your own energy drinks--aka smoothies*

Having a powerful blender, like the Vitamix blender, is an important investment if you want to have the best energy drinks ever. It will allow you to make your energy drinks a delicious consistency without removing the valuable fiber. If you set yourself up to be in love with the energy drinks you make, it will be a joy to make your own...especially when you experience the greatest energy of your life!
Step 2

Kale is nutrient dense and a delicious addition in smoothies!

*To make the best energy drinks: Select a variety of colorful fresh fruits and vegetables, preferably organic, for nutrient-dense energy drink/ smoothies*

Although traditional supermarkets have a better display of fruits and vegetables than they used to, you will find yourself seeing them for the first time. What new fruit, vegetable, or leafy green will you try today? Durian, mango, kiwi...arugula, kale, chard...there are so many nutrient-dense, antioxidant rich raw delights from which to choose!
Step 3

*To get recipes for energy drinks, find smoothie recipes on the internet or from books...or just experiment!*

It is hard to go wrong when you are making smoothie energy drinks--but it is best to start with few ingredients. Sometimes simple recipes are best. Please find links under Additional Resources for smoothie recipes on the internet. You will also find excellent smoothie recipes in most raw food "cookbooks".
Step 4

Mmm...stawberry-banana-kale smoothie!

*An excellent, basic energy drink /smoothie recipe--makes several servings*

-Two cups soy milk (not raw--but vegan--and contains Vitamins B12 and D). Almond milk or water will work, too.

-Two cups frozen strawberries.

-Banana

-Two tsp hemp powder (high in protein and omega 3, 6, 9 fatty acids.)

-One cup kale.

Put the liquid in your Vitamix blender (or whichever powerful blender you prefer). Add the frozen strawberries gradually, and then the rest of the ingredients. Enjoy!
Step 5

*Why are homemade energy drinks the best energy drinks out there?*

They are packed with long lasting, fiber rich nutrition--that SUPPORTS you body rather than working against it. As for those other energy drinks out there? Are energy drinks good for you? Once again: They are if they are homemade energy drinks!

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jamiekucharski said

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on 4/6/2009 Healthy smoothies are great! Smoothies are a great way to trick ourselves into getting nutrition. 5*!

rnmom24 said

on 4/6/2009 Thanks for the great article! I'm just beginning my RAW journey and starting out SLOW. I tried going RAW cold turkey a couple years ago and the results were not pretty! Smoothies are a great place to start!