7 Reasons to Begin Your Day with a Smoothie

Smoothies have been a central element of my morning routine for over 2 years. In fact, my breakfast smoothie is one of the key reasons I have been able to keep pace and get more done as my life gets busier and the demands get tougher.

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In the summer of 2013 my trusty Cuisinart Duet PowerBlend died on me and I was thrilled! I wasn’t thrilled because I disliked this blender — I was thrilled because I finally had an excuse to get a Vitamix!

I bought a Vitamix 5200 and immediately began making amazing smoothies every morning for breakfast and my whole world changed.

Ok, that sounds dramatic, but honestly, chugging a 64-ounce fruit smoothie from a Vitamix blender may be the absolute greatest way to begin your day.

7 Reasons to Drink a Morning Smoothie

I do realize that there are many options when it comes to your morning meal, but I’m a bit biased towards smoothies. Here’s why.

1. Packed with Nutrients

I don’t know any better way to fill your body with Mother Nature’s best than through a well-blended smoothie. Among all of the fruits and veggies available to you in the produce section of any grocery story, farmer’s market, or fruit stand, you can pick just about anything and blend it to your heart’s content.

Since I began drinking a smoothie for breakfast I have not been to the doctor for any illness. I have avoided common colds, the flu, and sinus infections — all of which I used to get on an annual basis. This amazing reality gives me even more confidence to continue consuming the best blended food on the planet.

2. Tastes Fantastic

Yes, you can easily make yourself super tasty smoothies and you SHOULD! The more you focus on taste the more likely you are to continue this amazing healthy habit.

I have talked quite a bit about green smoothies in the past, and most people are not convinced they want a salad for breakfast. The good news is that you don’t have to go the distance and blend kale and chia seeds because fruit works just as well.

In fact, I would recommend you focus on nothing but tasty fruit until you have solidified your new morning breakfast routine. You can always get creative and add in leafy greens later.

3. Tons of Energy

If you know me, you know energy is the most effective weapon in my productivity arsenal. Fruit smoothies and green smoothies alike both provide incredible energy through natural sugars that your body can put to use right away.

In combination with my morning liter of water and a double espresso, my morning smoothie rounds out a triple threat of energy, nutrition, and hydration.

4. Pairs Well with Exercise

Working out early in the day can have huge benefits, but it can be tough to work in a breakfast that won’t upset your stomach or make your workout feel sluggish. Smoothies are a perfect pair with running, strength training, or yoga.

I have found it best to drink a small amount of your smoothie, bust through a quick and intense workout, and then finish off the smoothie during your recovery period. In this way you won’t feel pressured to drink all 64-ounces (2 liters) of your smoothie in one sitting.

5. Easy to Make & Customize

When it comes to cooking or preparing food, I am super lazy. Mostly, I find that spending more time in the kitchen than I need to is extraordinarily frustrating when all I want to do is get back to my tasks for the day.

In less than 10 minutes you can blend together a large tasty smoothie and get back to your life without having to cleanup a huge mess later. Don’t forget that you can blend just about any ingredients you want, which makes smoothies one of the most customizable meals in existence.

 

The more you focus on taste the more likely you are to continue this amazing healthy habit.

 

– JEFF SANDERS

 

6. Easy to Transport

On many mornings I make 1-2 blenders worth of smoothies, drink one for breakfast, and take the other to the office in a thermos or two that I have been storing in my freezer. With this strategy I can make a large amount of healthy food and keep it cold for later without a huge hassle.

If you pair a smoothie in a thermos with a bag full of fresh produce, you can reinvent your daily lunch box in a hurry.

7. Easy to Share

Don’t forget about your co-workers, friends, and family! One of the best parts of making a healthy breakfast and transporting it to the office is sharing your concoction with everyone around you who is now super jealous of your healthy lifestyle.

It’s true that most people will just think you’re a health nut, but you and I will know that it’s worth it!

Get to the Farmer’s Market Today!

Now it’s time to get this party started! Get out your task manager or calendar and schedule your next trip to the grocery story. Plan to buy a large quantity of fresh fruit that you already love.

You don’t have to take any risks on this first trip. Just keep it simple and buy 2-3 ingredients that you love and think would blend well together.

Then, tomorrow morning can begin your day with a new, healthier, and super tasty breakfast!

Next Week

On the blog next week I will be discussing 7 reasons to begin a daily meditation practice.