Top 7 most useful cocktails and recipes for their preparation

Cocktails have gained huge popularity all over the world. At home, you can cook them yourself and in just a few minutes using a regular blender. The main thing is to choose really useful ingredients and not use harmful additives (sugar) that can cause harm to health.

Modern scientists confirm the benefits of some cocktails, which we will talk about below.

7 of the healthiest cocktails

The most useful non-alcoholic cocktails from the point of view of scientific research are described below, as well as recipes for their preparation.

1. "Green"

Garden greens and cucumbers are used for cooking, arugula and avocado .

Such a set of products allows you to protect the body from heart and vascular diseases, as well as from type II diabetes mellitus.

According to the World Health Organization, only regular intake of one avocado allows reduce the likelihood of developing pathologies of the cardiovascular system by 24%.

Will be required:

• 1 bunch of greens (dill, parsley and coriander);
• A few arugula leaves;
• 1-2 fresh unpeeled cucumbers;
• ½ avocado;
• 200 ml of water;
• 3-5 ml of lemon juice.

Recipe:

1. Rinse the greens thoroughly, peel the avocado.
2. Immerse all the ingredients in a blender, add 100 ml of water.
3. Grind until smooth. Mix with the rest of the water.
4. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
5. Add lemon juice, mix again. The drink is ready.

It is recommended to consume this light cocktail in the morning 1 time a day after meals. You can't drink it on an empty stomach.

Green cocktail is contraindicated for people with diseases of the digestive system during exacerbation (gastritis, peptic ulcer, enteritis), as well as with low blood pressure.

2. Banana

Is considered the most popular milkshake among children and adults.

Bananas contain a lot of antioxidants, the main of which are counts dopamine. Antioxidant substances neutralize free radicals and reduce the likelihood of cancer.

Also a similar cocktail allows ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ):

• Reduce blood sugar levels;
• Improve Intestinal health ;
• Help to lose weight;
• Reduce blood pressure.

The cocktail is of particular value for athletes. It is rich in vitamins and proteins necessary for rapid recovery and muscle gain, as well as for weight loss.

Ingredients:

• 300 ml of milk;
• 3 bananas;
• Any berries – up to 50 grams.

Preparation:

1. Peel and cut the bananas into small pieces.
2. Add bananas, berries and milk to the thicket of the blender. It is recommended to cut the fruits into small pieces beforehand.
3. Grind the mixture until tender.

The resulting banana milkshake can be taken at any time of the day, preferably in the morning for breakfast or after active physical work.

The drink has no contraindications, the only limitation is increased individual sensitivity.

3. Pumpkin

Pumpkin is one of the best products for the normalization of the central nervous system.

Pumpkin also contains a number of antioxidants, which bring benefits the heart and blood vessels, digestive and endocrine systems.

Vitamins A and C contained in the product, help improve eyesight and strengthen the immune system .

Ingredients:

• 3-4 tbsp freshly made pumpkin puree;
• 1 frozen banana;
• 100-150 ml of orange juice;
• 100 ml of milk or ice cream made from natural cream.

Recipe:

1. Peel the banana and cut into small pieces. Add the remaining ingredients to the blender bowl.
2. Chop and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
3. Mix it up.

Pumpkin cocktail is recommended to be taken 2-2.5 hours before going to bed. It helps to relax and speeds up falling asleep. The product can also be drunk throughout the day.

It is not recommended to drink the drink on an empty stomach due to the possible irritating effect on the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines. Also, this cocktail, due to the presence of orange juice, can cause allergic reactions.

4. Beetroot

Beetroot rich vitamins C and B6, folic acid, as well as manganese, potassium and iron.

The described biologically active components are important for controlling blood pressure levels, maintaining erythropoiesis and proper formation of fetal tissues during pregnancy.

Will require:

• ¼ of the pulp beets (about 70 grams);
• 2 small carrots;
• 1-2 pieces of fresh ginger;
• 150-200 ml of water.

Recipe:

1. Peel the orange, beetroot and carrot.
2. Put all the ingredients in a blender. Grind until smooth.
3. Add water. Mix well.

The resulting vegetable cocktail should stand at room temperature for several hours (3-5). When taken immediately after pressing, a slight poisoning of the body (dizziness, nausea) is possible. Toxic substances are formed when destroyed beetroot molecules come into contact with air and completely evaporate in 2.5-3 hours.

It is recommended to take the drink 1-2 times a day (preferably after lunch or for dinner).

With caution, you should take a beet cocktail with low blood pressure or the presence of concretions in the gallbladder or kidneys.

5. Crimson

Raspberry - one of the lowest-calorie berries, combining contains a lot of vitamins (C, K, E, group B) and minerals (manganese, iron, copper, magnesium).

Berry provides pronounced antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in the human body, reduces blood sugar level, struggling with malignant tumors, and also helps to keep the body in shape.

Necessary:

• 200 ml of low-fat yogurt without additives;
• 100 ml of milk;
• 1 tbsp. frozen or fresh raspberries;
• 1 tsp vanilla and stevia extract each.

Preparation:

1. Mix all the ingredients.
2. Beat in a blender until smooth. Let it brew at room temperature for 15-30 minutes.

The drink is recommended to be taken in the morning. It not only improves health, but also reduces cravings for food for several hours, helping to lose extra pounds.

The cocktail can also cause harm to health. It is not recommended to take it during the period of exacerbation of chronic diseases of the stomach and duodenum.

6. Strawberry

Fresh strawberries gives a person has a large amount of vitamin C and some other biologically active substances.

Berry normalizes Intestinal activity, supports functional activity of the heart and blood vessels, helps to reduce the risk of type II diabetes mellitus.

For cooking, you will need:

• 300 ml of Greek yogurt;
• 200 ml of milk;
• 200 grams strawberries .

Recipe:

1. Put the washed strawberries in a blender. Beat until smooth.
2. Add milk and yogurt. Beat again.
3. Refrigerate for several hours.

Berry cocktail can be safely taken every day after meals. It is contraindicated when taking beta-blockers (drugs to lower blood pressure).

7. Chocolate peanut

The main ingredients of this cocktail are cocoa and peanuts .

Cocoa improves emotional background , helps to get rid of depression and it is easier to survive stressful loads.

Peanuts have a lot of antioxidants in their arsenal, which improve Cardiovascular health, support motor function of the gastrointestinal tract, depressing chronic inflammation and allow prevent cancer.

Need:

• 3-4 tablespoons of ground nuts in a coffee grinder;
• 1-2 pitted dates;
• 1.5 tbsp cocoa powder;
• 300-350 ml almond milk;
• 100 grams of ice cubes.

Cooking scheme:

1. Pour milk into a blender bowl, add the rest of the products.
2. Beat for 10-15 seconds, add ice.
3. Beat for a few more minutes until tender.

The cocktail should not be taken in the evening to protect the intestines from overload and avoid problems with going to bed. It is recommended to approach the drink with extreme caution to people prone to allergic reactions (due to the presence of peanuts in the composition).

Admission recommendations

Let's focus on the key aspects of healthy cocktail preparation and consumption:

• Using only fresh food;
• Avoiding the addition of sugar and other simple carbohydrates if they are not in the cooking recommendations;
• Consumption in reasonable amounts (for most drinks – no more than 1-2 times a day);
• Rationing of daily energy value (a cocktail is not a snack, but a full meal, which must be taken into account);
• Careful study of the composition and consideration of possible contraindications.

Conclusion

1. Healthy cocktails can be prepared independently at home. This requires basic ingredients that you can take from your own garden or buy in stores.
2. It is recommended to observe the proportions of products, avoid adding sugar. It improves the taste, but eliminates the basic biological properties.
3. Before taking it, it is important to familiarize yourself with contraindications and side effects so as not to harm the body.