Smoothies are great sources for healthy vitamins! They also are yummy! Check out some of these delicious treats that are packed with vitamins that are beneficial for your eyes. Enjoy!
WATERMELON & STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE
Watermelon and strawberries contain lots of Vitamins. Including Vitamins A, B, & C. The properties of these vitamins help support better eyesight, provide antioxidants to keep your blood vessels healthy, and can prevent cancers. Not only will this drink help support better eyesight, it will help boost your energy! [Credit: Click here]
2 cups watermelon (cubed so it is easier to blend)
5 frozen strawberries
½ cup coconut water
Place all of these ingredients into your blender and you’ve got yourself a yummy treat!
BANANA SMOOTHIE
Did you know that bananas are filled with antioxidants that can help improve your eyesight? Bananas are packed with Vitamin A, which can help improve night blindness and improve your overall eye health. [Credit: Chiquitabananas.com]
2 whole Chiquita Bananas, peeled and chopped
(Room temperature or frozen. If room temperature add some ice to make the drink chilled)
1 large Peach, peeled and sliced
1 (6-oz.) carton nonfat Greek vanilla yogurt
1 dash Nutmeg to add a kick of flavor
Place all of these ingredients into your blender and drink up!
GREEN SMOOTHIE
This smoothie is high in fiber and filled with yummy! Are you not a fan of spinach? You would have no idea that this smoothie had any spinach at all! Spinach is a great resource of nutrients. It also has antioxidants that protect your eyes from macular degeneration, which is deterioration of the eyes from age. [Credit: Click here]
2 cups spinach
½ cucumber (sliced)
¼ head of celery
½ bunch parsley
1 bunch mint
3 carrots (cut into smaller pieces)
2 apples (dice up the apple)
¼ orange (peel and pull apart)
¼ lime
¼ lemon
¼ pineapple (chopped into pieces)
Blend together and induldge in this yum-tastic drink