Fruit smoothies are a healthy treat for anyone post-workout or in need of a pick-me-up non-caffeinated. Packed with natural sugars, antioxidants, nutrients, fiber, and the most delicious flavors, there are lots of fruit smoothies to look at and consider.
As to what the healthiest smoothie is, that’s a hard question to answer and quite interesting to ponder.
Here are the healthiest smoothies on the menu at Toronto Pho, with some info on the nutritional value they bring.
Mango
Mango fruit smoothies are a favourite of a lot of our clientele. Mangos are filled with lots of potassium and magnesium, and boast a range of health benefits. Help with digestion. Boost immune system functioning. High in antioxidants, mangos are a welcome ingredient in any smoothie that prioritizes healthy eating.
Coconut
Coconut is not something a lot of North Americans eat with regularity but it’s packed with significant health benefits. From coconut’s fiber and MCTs, you can improve heart health and support digestion. Its classic taste can also help limit how much sugar gets put into these beverages, helping lower the calorie count and potentially aiding with weight loss. The only downside is that coconut can be high in saturated fat and so be sure not to overdo it with this fruit.
Durian
Durian is a tropical fruit. It is quite smelly but truth be told, it makes for a great fruit smoothie. Compounds in durian reduce cancer risks, is a heart disease preventative, helps the immune system fight infections, and can help lower blood sugar. Don’t let the initial scent fool you. It’s incredibly nutrition to eat durian or to have a durian fruit smoothie.
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is another excellent tropical fruit you can enjoy in a fruit smoothie. High in vitamin A, jackfruit’s antioxidants help protect cells from damage. As a whole food, it can help with constipation, high blood pressure, skin problems, and ulcers. With lots of essential nutrients, jackfruit’s a go-to for a healthy cold drink to enjoy on a hot day.
Avocado
Avocados have obviously been highly publicized in the past decade for its long list of health benefits. Avocado smoothies are an optimum source of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and digestion-friendly fiber. The beauty of avocado is that you don’t have to have a lot to gain the benefits of them. Enjoy this super-food in a super-smoothie!
Matcha
A matcha fruit smoothie has natural cleansing and detoxifying properties that come from the chlorophyll. Its antioxidants and anti-aging compounds help to support the immune system, combat free radical damage, and provides the body a lot of help in the nutrition department. Most will make the argument that a matcha smoothie is the healthiest smoothie you can have.
Strawberry
A strawberry fruit smoothie is anything but plain. Its taste is explosive and natural. Strawberries actually have lots of potent compounds inside them, protecting the heart, regulating HDL cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, and adding lots of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants into the body. They are also fat-free and low-calorie, and a perfect essential fruit smoothie for people searching for a taste they know and love.
Tropical
A tropical fruit smoothie from Toronto Pho brings together the tastes of mango, banana, pineapple, and strawberry. A mix of fruits like this creates a unique tropical taste, with all the benefits of including each of these ingredients. Tropical smoothies are popular in summer and throughout the year, mixing together tastes that you may not normally combine at home. The result is a nutrient-dense fruit smoothie that more than earns its place on this list.
The Hurrican
The Hurrican is a fruit smoothie made from strawberry, banana, and passion fruit. If you know strawberries and banana but aren’t accustomed to eating passion fruit, let us just say it’s a very tasty fruit. Passion fruit lowers cholesterol, protects against heart disease and certain forms of cancer, and brings with it lots of calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, and folate. A combination fruit smoothie like this offers a blend of tastes you know and the immense health benefits of passion fruit.
Toronto Pho offers nutritious, antioxidant-rich fruit smoothies year-round. If you’re looking for a healthy beverage to sip on mid-afternoon or after a workout, it’s a great treat and helps to energize your muscles using natural ingredients and limited sugar. Order a fruit smoothie today from Toronto Pho through our website for takeout or delivery, or drop by one of our locations.
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