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Nettle Smoothie is a vitamin drink made from ground plant parts. The composition is rich in a high content of trace elements necessary for the body in the spring. On the basis of the plant, cocktails are made with the addition of fruits, vegetables or herbs.
Why nettle smoothies are good for you
Fresh nettle is used to prepare smoothies, so all the beneficial properties of the plant are fully preserved.
The value of nettle for the body lies in its rich chemical composition.
The main substances contained in the herbal drink:
- carbohydrates - 24%;
- protein - 35.5%;
- fiber - 17.3%;
- lignin - 0.8%;
- pectins - 0.7%.
The nettle smoothie contains amino acids:
- glutamine;
- asparagine;
- lysine;
- arginine;
- leucine.
The drink has a high content of calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, which are necessary for the full functioning of the body. Nettle is one of the first spring plants that can fully replenish the daily intake of vitamins.
Drinking a cocktail contributes to:
- improve metabolism. There is a rapid breakdown of fats, so the drink is included in the diet for weight loss;
- reduce bleeding. Nettle has a hemostatic effect, is involved in the production of prothrombin;
- improving the functioning of the digestive system, cleansing the body of toxins and toxins accumulated during the winter period;
- increasing efficiency, restoring energy balance;
- stimulation of the work of the heart muscle and respiratory organs.
The herb drink has anti-inflammatory, choleretic and regenerative effects.
Cooking rules
Smoothie nettles can be harvested from spring to mid-summer. In May, they take completely all the aboveground mass, since the stems are not yet fibrous. If the preparation of raw materials for smoothies is carried out in the summer, then only the tops of no more than 15 cm are cut off. For collection, they choose places near water bodies, here the plant is succulent, or in the forest, where the nettle is in the shade for most of the day. Raw materials from ecologically unfavorable regions are not suitable for the drink.
Only juicy, high-quality greens are used to prepare smoothies.
Before processing:
- Place the nettle in a wide container and fill it with hot water (60-65 0C). After the procedure, the raw material will not burn your hands, the liquid will remove small insects and dust particles from the surface.
- Leave in a container for 5 minutes.
- Rinsed under a tap, laid out on a cloth napkin to evaporate moisture.
- After processing, remove tough stems and damaged leaves.
Smoothie is characterized by high energy value and vitamin composition, but does not have a pronounced taste. Vegetables or fruits are added as additional ingredients. A clean smoothie has a faint herb scent. To enhance it, citrus or mint are suitable.
Parsley or celery can be used as a vitamin supplement to nettles.
The description of popular recipes will allow you to prepare a healthy herbal drink.
With apple and orange
Ingredients required for smoothies:
- nettle - 1 bunch;
- mint - 3 branches;
- orange - 1 pc.;
- apple - 2 pcs.
Preparation:
- The orange is washed, peeled, disassembled into slices.
- The leaves of the nettle are separated, the stem is cut into pieces.
- The apple is used along with the peel. Cut into several parts, remove the core with seeds.
- Put all the blanks in the blender bowl, add 70 ml of water, beat until smooth.
Before serving, add a few ice cubes to the vitamin drink (optional)
With kiwi and banana
The cocktail consists of the following components:
- nettle - 1 bunch;
- banana - 1 pc.;
- kiwi - 2 pcs.;
- lemon balm - 1 sprig;
- orange - 0.5 pcs.
Smoothie recipe:
- The banana is peeled, cut into rings.
- Peel the kiwi.
- The leaves of the nettle are cut off. The stems are not used.
- The orange is cut into half rings. They are processed together with the zest.
Put all the workpieces in a blender bowl, add water, beat for 1-2 minutes.
The banana-orange smoothie turns out to be thick, thanks to the grass, it has a light green color
With lime and cucumber
The composition of the drink includes:
- nettle - 1 bunch;
- cucumber - 2 pcs.;
- pear - 1 pc.;
- lime - 1 pc.
Preparation:
- The pear is peeled, cored, and cut into cubes.
- Remove the peel from the cucumber, shape in circles.
- Lime is peeled, cut.
- The grass is crushed.
All blanks are whipped with a mixer or blender until smooth. You don't have to add water.
Before serving, insert a cocktail tube into a glass with a drink
With spinach and avocado
Required components:
- nettle - 100 g of leaves;
- honey - 1 tsp;
- spinach - 100 g;
- broccoli - 1 inflorescence;
- lime - 1 pc.;
- avocado - 1 pc.;
- kiwi - 1 pc.
Recipe:
- Squeeze the lime juice.
- All fruits are washed, pits and peels are removed, and crushed.
- Cut vegetables and herbs into pieces.
Beat all components until smooth. 7
Before serving, add honey and citrus juice to the drink.
Conclusion
Smoothie with nettle does not have a pronounced smell and taste, so it is prepared with the addition of various fruits. Citrus fruits, mint or herbs are added to enhance the aroma. Drinks with nettles and vegetables are included in the diet for losing weight, strengthening the immune system, replenishing the body with necessary vitamins and microelements.
