Be Healthy With Nutritious Smoothies

The most nutritious smoothies are made with whole foods like fruits, vegetables, yogurt, and healthy fats, while those with lots of added sugars aren't as nutrient-dense and may contribute to negative health effects over time. Smoothies high in protein and fiber may even aid weight loss by keeping you full - the options are endless.

Here are your top 3 most nutritious smoothie recipes:

Green Goddess Smoothie

Power up your morning with this fruit-veggie combo: Blend 1⁄2 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1⁄2 cup honey yogurt, 3 cups baby spinach, and 2 bananas, sliced and frozen.

We know that green leafy veggies are an excellent source of fiber, folate, and carotenoids. These vegetables also contain vitamins C and K and the minerals iron and calcium.

Pineapple Citrus Smoothie

Ingredients are: 3/4 c. orange-tangerine juice blend, 1/4 c. carrot juice, 1 c. frozen canned pineapple chunks, 1/2 frozen banana.

This golden smoothie looks and tastes like sunshine in a glass, and it's a nutritional knockout to boot. The orange juice and pineapple are high in vitamin C and the banana is a good source of potassium.

Pomegranate - Berry Smoothie  

Eating pomegranates as a whole can have anti-inflammatory effects and can protect a human body from various diseases like type-2 diabetes, and obesity.

Ingredients are: 1/2 c. chilled pomegranate juice, 1/2 c. vanilla low-fat yogurt, 1 c. frozen mixed berries.