Dieting and eating health food is not just about weight and health. It also has to do (at least it should) with taste and enjoyment. From the time of the first cave man, and probably earlier, humans have been social animals. And perhaps the best, most wildly practiced arena for socializing is during meals. In the first place it is a great excuse to gather people together. It happens regularly unlike with bears for example, who gorge themselves and then go to sleep for months on end. (No wonder the get cranky). It is a moment for sharing not only the social contact, but also sharing the delight of a great tasting meal.
Humans have shown great creativity in many departments, but few bring greater enjoyment than creativity around the kitchen, and here you can also find a wealth of alternatives in the classical "shakes"
There are many fruit and vegetable shakes to consider when trying to eat more healthily or when trying to diet and you can always add your personal touch - a bit more honey, ground nuts, or whatever tickles you fancy. Then there is just one small step to share, not exactly like the first cavemen, but good enough.
When dieting or trying to eat healthier, the goal is to eat more natural foods. At times it's difficult to eat a wide variety of natural foods during the day. Some don't go with other foods that well, while others are harder to deal with in the form that they are in. One option is to take all this good food and turn it into shakes that are much easier to manage and eat.
One of the most common drinks is called the green drink. This is typically two bananas, one apple, and some leafy greens like kale or another one that you might prefer. Mix this up with water and ice depending on how thick or watery you want the drink. You can vary the amount of water or ice depending on what you like. The fruit typically outweighs the green leafy taste. If you need more sweet, add in something like honey or more fruit.
Another variation is to use berries as the base versus bananas. Take a cup of berries, generally blueberries since they are easy to get, add in ice and water, and put in healthy seeds like flax or chia along with some greens. If you freeze the berries beforehand, it will make a much better shake.
Another option is a hot or spicy drink. This would include peppers, a tomato, and lots of leafy greens along with some water. Blend it on high to make sure it's completely liquid or close to it.
Some people who want to maximize nutrition will simply sacrifice taste. The idea is to make a liter or two of quality nutrition from fruits, vegetable, nuts, herbs, and seeds that are good for the body.
All of the things that should be eaten on a regular basis are thrown into this drink so that it can be sipped on during the morning or alternatively as your breakfast meal.
From the point of view of giving your taste buds a treat, there are other things you can do, but it is the simplest way of getting quality nutrition that is low in calories and good for the body.
