Give Yourself A Health Boost; The Best Ingredients To Add To Your Morning Smoothie

Greek Yogurt

The most significant health benefits of Greek yogurt come from its protein, calcium, and vitamin D content. Some brands will also contain probiotics, which help balance bacteria in the body and aid in digestive health and boost the body’s immune system. As a dairy product with calcium and vitamin D, Greek yogurt is fantastic for promoting healthy bones. It also contains less sodium than regular yogurt, which helps manage high blood pressure and provides (on average) twice the amount of protein than regular yogurt. Protein helps increase and prolong feelings of fullness, which helps reduce unnecessary snacking, thus decreasing calorie intake. This is especially important for vegetarians, who cannot obtain their protein from the traditional source: meat. Greek yogurt also contains less sugar and lactose than regular yogurt, which eases the impact on the stomach for those who are lactose intolerant. Besides these benefits, Greek yogurt is thicker than regular yogurt since it is strained more, which helps boost the creaminess of a smoothie.

Continue reading to learn about another healthy smoothie ingredient that also boosts creaminess.