Smoothies continue to be a popular beverage that isn’t just enjoyed by health conscious individuals but the public in general. Who wouldn’t find a mixture of juice, fruits and vegetables enticing? However, there is more to putting together smoothies than simply tossing your favorite ingredients together. Men in particular, should take advantage of certain recipes that will not only satisfy their appetite but provide a ton of health benefits as well.

We all know that snacking isn’t terrible as long as you are snacking on the right food items. Smoothies qualify as a snacking item because they are filled with ingredients that are nutritious and also help curb hunger pangs in between meals. For men that have a sweet tooth, instead of reaching for a chocolate bar, why not have a chocolate smoothie that you won’t feel guilty about indulging in? Toss the following into your favorite blender: 2 teaspoons of chocolate whey-protein powder, 1/2 cup low-fat, plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1/2 cup chocolate milk (1%), 6 ice cubes, 1/2 teaspoon finely ground coffee and 1/2 banana.

Would you prefer a fruity smoothie for your snacking needs? Then combine these ingredients instead: 1 cup ice, 1/2 cup of pitted cherries, 1/2 cup of low-fat vanilla yogurt, 1 cup of pineapple juice and 1/2 cup mangos, cut up. Another amazing fruity smoothie that will get you through those in-between meal moments involves blending 1 cup of pineapple juice, 1/2 cup of blueberries (fresh or frozen), 1 cup of ice and 1/2 cup of mangos (fresh or frozen).

Men that are active in the gym undoubtedly need all of the nutrition they can get due to the amount of stress and physical exertion they place upon their bodies. In these instances, having a smoothie as your post-workout meal is ideal for providing your body with essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to replenish energy. Men that are fans of strawberries will love mixing these ingredients together into a flavorful smoothie: 1/4 cup strawberries, 3 ice cubes, 1/2 cup of milk (1%), 1/2 banana, 2 teaspoons vanilla whey-protein powder, 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate (frozen) and 1/4 cup of ripe mangos (cubed). Love honey? Then try out this delicious post-workout smoothie: 3 ice cubes, 1 scoop of butter pecan ice cream (low-fat), 1 dash of cinnamon, 1/2 cup milk (low-fat), 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed, 1 tablespoon vanilla whey-protein powder and 1 teaspoon of honey.

Don’t worry, there are also healthy smoothie recipes available for pre-workouts as well. For a simple recipe that involves good ole orange juice, you can put together the following ingredients for a boost of vitamin C to start your workout: 6 ice cubes, 1 cup of milk (1%), 1 banana, 2 tablespoons low-fat, plain yogurt, 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate (frozen) and 2 teaspoons whey-protein powder. Need a fast recipe you can throw together at the last minute? Then try out this pre-workout smoothie by combining 1 cup of apple juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1/2 cup of fat-free yogurt into a blender and you’ll be good to go!

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