Summer Smoothie

If you follow Ayurveda, you have likely been told that smoothies have some drawbacks because they combine foods and ingredients that are not always compatible with proper digestion, absorption, and elimination, resulting in indigestion, gas, bloating, and constipation.

In our fast-paced world, smoothies are a go-to because they are easy to make, yummy, satisfying, nourishing, and convenient to take along with you. Luckily, there are 'smoothie replacements' that adhere to Ayurveda's principles and provide the benefits and convenience that smoothies offer.

Ayurvedic Reasons to AVOID Smoothies

Smoothies are cold, and cold foods can be indigestible, dampening the digestive fire.

Frozen fruit lacks Prana (life force) and diminishes the metabolic fire (agni).

Smoothies are most often made with raw products, which are difficult to digest and can create yeasts, bacteria, and possibly even parasites that can flourish in your gut.

Smoothies often contain poor food combinations, which can lead to improper digestion, absorption, and elimination. For instance, mixing fruit with dairy products or combining fruit with vegetables can contribute to fatigue, lethargy, sensitivity to cold, and skin and connective tissue issues.

Smoothies often contain clogging agents, such as powders and superfoods, which can lead to poor absorption.

How Do You Make A Smoothie Ayurvedic

Choose foods, spices, and herbs that ignite digestion: turmeric, ginger, lime, cardamom, fennel, cinnamon, or even small amounts of Pepper.

Avoid ice, frozen fruits, and desserts.

Avoid consuming dairy products from cows, sheep, or goats with fruits; these are best digested separately.

Support immunity with dates, almond milk, and ghee.

Improve overall health with adaptogenic herbs like Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Amalaki, and Maca.

Calm the nervous system and thicken with cooked oatmeal, pumpkin, yams, or avocado.

Incorporating an anbyloe Vera.

Improve elimination with the addition of chai or flax.

Below is a very nice Summery Smoothie to try: