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May 4, 2024

The Ministry of Health (Ssa) , through its program "5 steps" , refers to not skip breakfast (main meal of the day), as this improves physical performance, increases memory and concentration, improves nutritional status and helps control weight. Therefore in GetQoralHealth , we present you 5 smoothies to complement your breakfast.

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1. Banana smoothie with orange

Add half a banana, 2 drops of vanilla essence, 100 ml. of orange juice and 5 ice cubes in the blender. Mix and enjoy.

The key. An investigation carried out from a group of 200 students of the school Twickenham in England, he revealed that if students eat bananas at breakfast, mid-morning or lunch they increase their brain capacity. This is due to potassium that helps improve learning and keep the sense of alert active.

2. Oatmeal smoothie with apple

Add in the blender. Half red apple, 1 thin line of cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of oatmeal and sweetener to taste.

The key . A study conducted in the magazine Watch over you of the School of Higher Studies Iztacala (FES-I), showed that consuming oats and apples with water in a smoothie on a regular basis decreased the plasma cholesterol and triglycerides.

3. Peppermint watermelon smoothie with hazelnut

Add in the blender 2 slices of watermelon, previously peeled and seedless, 4 segments of mandarin, 2 mint leaves, 5 ice cubes, mix and serve.

The key. According to the magazine Sportlife , people who consume nuts, can achieve a healthy weight nuts, such as hazelnut are the ideal choice to fill you with energy.

4. Strawberry smoothie with oatmeal

Add in the blender 4 medium strawberries, 3 mango cubes and 4 tablespoons of oats and artificial sweetener with 5 ice cubes. Mix and enjoy

The key. Oatmeal is a source of fiber and carbohydrates, so it is recommended to eat at breakfast. A study published by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) , indicates that the consumption of oats helps to reduce plasma cholesterol levels and to initiate the treatment of dyslipidemias.

5. Papaya smoothie with carrot

Add 1 cup diced pineapple, 1/2 cup chopped papaya, 1/2 cup carrot, 5 ice cubes in the blender. Mix and enjoy.

The key. According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , the papain enzyme, contained in papaya helps in the digestion of proteins and helps improve digestive function to feel light throughout the day.

By using water as a base in the preparation of the smoothie, and not milk as in the traditional morning liquefied, you are making less calorie consumption and prevent inflammation that could cause the consumption of dairy.

The Ssa It also indicates that to integrate a correct diet we must consume five meals a day: 3 main meals and 2 snacks under a set schedule and refers to breakfast as "a good habit that is positive for the health and well-being of the whole family" Do not leave the house without breakfast!