How to regain strength after a long winter: 5 simple smoothie recipes to replenish energy balance

Winter is finally over, and now is the time to treat yourself to nutritious and healthy smoothies. These drinks based on yogurt and vegetable milk, with the addition of vegetables and fruits, are exactly what you need to avoid spring vitamin deficiency and restore energy balance.

SSPDaily writes: "Smoothies are a convenient drink for city dwellers who are always in a hurry, as they can be drunk on the go. It's also very healthy, as it fully preserves all the vitamins and minerals from vegetables and fruits, and plant fibers make the intestines work."

Here are five of the simplest smoothie recipes that are good for digestion and recuperation after winter hibernation.

Lemon, pear and ginger smoothie

This nutritious green drink contains fiber and vegetable protein.

Blend fresh ginger root, chopped celery, avocado, spinach, and lemon juice with water until smooth. If necessary, add more water and sliced banana for sweetness, and blend again.

Pour into a tall glass and serve chilled.

Blueberry and flaxseed smoothie

Blueberries are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and are a must-have in spring. Flaxseeds, on the other hand, are an excellent prebiotic that is also high in fiber.

Mix frozen blueberries with whole flaxseeds, plant milk, Greek yogurt, sliced banana and spinach. Pour into a tall glass, garnish with blueberries and serve chilled.

Coconut water and pineapple smoothie

A pineapple and coconut water smoothie is an ideal drink to strengthen the immune system and prevent digestive problems.

Blend frozen sliced pineapple with fresh ginger, coconut water, Greek yogurt, turmeric, and honey until smooth and creamy.

Pour into a tall glass, garnish with a few pineapple slices and serve chilled.

Beetroot and spinach smoothie

Beets are rich in fiber and betalain, and are considered one of the best vegetables for improving the intestines. It reduces inflammation and relieves oxidative stress.

Adding prunes to smoothies also improves the functioning of the digestive system.

Mix fresh beet juice with chopped spinach, strawberries and prunes. Add a banana, a slice of ginger and unsweetened kefir. Serve chilled.

Date and banana smoothie

Dates are extremely beneficial for the health of the digestive system and effectively restore strength after intense exercise. They also contain a lot of protein.

Blend a handful of dates with a frozen sliced banana, diced apple, almond butter, and flaxseeds until smooth and creamy.

Pour it all into a tall glass, garnish with banana slices and serve chilled.