Healthy Diet Recipes

Looking for a vegetable smoothie with some kick to it? Well, you can’t go wrong with this recipe for Spicy Vegetable Smoothie. It has a very savory taste and you’ll really appreciate the various flavors that go into making this one healthy drink that has a lot of pep!
Why have the same old boring vegetable smoothie when you can have this? Be aware that it does contain scallions so you may want to have a mint after drinking this tomato wonder, but it’s worth it. Makes a great before dinner non-alcoholic cocktail.
Spicy Vegetable Smoothie

2 cups tomato juice
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions
Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Looking for a great mango smoothie? Try a Southwestern Mango Smoothie. The mango goes west for this variation of the popular fruit smoothie drink. Mangoes are becoming more common in the U.S. and other western countries and this is the perfect smoothie for all you mango lovers.
This Southwestern Mango Smoothie uses lush tropical fruits. Instead of the mango, you can use either papaya or guava. Add a banana and yum. This is a simple way to get your mango on!
Southwestern Mango Smoothie

1/2 cup banana, sliced
2 cups milk
1/2 cup mango, papaya, or guava
1 tablespoon honey

Directions
Use only one kind of tropical fruit (mango, papaya or guava) above.
Place all ingredients in food processor. Cover and process on high speed until smooth. Strain if using mango.

If you enjoy the taste of raw vegetables, then you’ll love this Raw Vegetable Smoothie. The health benefits of raw vegetables are well known and many people enjoy drinking their raw vegetables just as much as eating them.
This Raw Vegetable Smoothie has a wonderful twang to it because of the picante salsa. It’s very flavorful and you will want to make this a regular staple of your raw foods diet.
Raw Vegetable Smoothie

1 – 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice OR balsamic vinegar
4 tablespoons picante salsa
1 cup raw broccoli
1 raw tomato, quartered
1/2 raw carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup raw kale, or any leafy green
1 – 2 cloves raw garlic
1/2 cup raw hulled sunflower seeds
1/2 cup raw un-hulled sesame seeds
1 – 2 slices onion

Directions
Start by pouring liquid ingredients (lemon juice, salsa) into blender. Add remaining ingredients and blend until texture is that of a creamy milkshake.

Do you have a passion for pineapples? Then this is your fruit drink. Enjoy a cool, refreshing Pineapple Delight Smoothie. It’s easy to make and will taste so good when you put it into a tall frosty glass.
All you need is some sliced pineapple, bananas, milk and honey. Now doesn’t that sound dreamy? This is a great way to enjoy a sweet, tropical fruit drink whenever you’re in the mood for pineapple.
Pineapple Delight Smoothie

2 cups nonfat milk
2 bananas, frozen and chunked
6 slices canned pineapple
1 tablespoon honey

Directions
In a blender, combine milk, frozen bananas, pineapple and honey. Blend until smooth.

Congratulations. You’ve found the recipe for a great Pina Colada Smoothie. If you love pineapple, bananas, and coconut, then you’ll love the taste of this tropical island inspired smoothie.
One sip and you’ll be transported to a beautiful tropical island where the sand is plenty and the water is warm. A Pina Colada Smoothie is perfect for those times when you need to relax and enjoy a cool, breezy drink.
Pina Colada Smoothie

1 cup frozen pineapple pieces
1 frozen banana, peel banana before freezing
3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup frozen vanilla or strawberry yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoon coconut

Directions
Combine all ingredients together and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.