Delicious Smoothies - The Almost Instant Breakfast

By Alison Graham

Expert Author Alison Graham

These days when we are all trying to cram more and more into twenty-four hours, multi-tasking, generally doing at least two things at once, it is still hard to find time to sit down and eat a healthy breakfast. 

Smoothies could be your answer, they are quite a thick drink and they do fill you up, which is a bonus as they are also low in calories which is probably pretty important to you if you are watching your weight. If you can add some oatmeal and/or nuts, the smoothie will make you feel full for even longer.

Why are smoothies better than a glass of fruit juice, you may ask? Fruit juice is good for you - period. But it will only ever be the juice of the fruit, you miss out on the 'whole fruit goodness' that you get from a smoothie. 

The fruit pulp contains the soluble and insoluble fiber which are both so vital for our digestive health and which protect us from health problems in later life such as bowel and colon cancer. A smoothie is also packed full of vitamins vital for the health of our immune systems, chiefly vitamins A, B6 and E plus minerals such as calcium, magnesium and zinc which also play a vital role in fighting off infection.