Smoothie Tools of the Trade



The barrier to entry into the world of smoothies is very low. You need so little to equip yourself to make these delicious smoothies that you would be silly not to, and you do not need an expertise in nutrition or medicine to be very good at it. Making healthy smoothies is an art that anybody can learn. In fact, at a minimum, you need a blender, and that is all. You can make do with everything else if you just have a blender. In the next section, I’ll help you select the best blender for your needs and budget. Here’s everything else that can make your smoothie process fun, easy, quick, and streamlined:

1. A sharp knife or a knife set: You are going to be cutting a lot of fruits and vegetables. Dull knives slow down everything, have a higher risk of injury, and are a waste of your precious time. Invest in at least one good, sharp knife.

 2. A cutting board: I like the bamboo cutting boards, but you can get whatever you like. Just don’t do the cutting on your counters. Protect them by always using a cutting board.

3. Refrigerator and freezer: I know this is mostly a given, but remember that you need to store your fruits and greens somewhere cold. A freezer is necessary to freeze all your fruit. If not frozen, bananas can be left out at room temperature.

4. Access to a grocery store and/or farmer’s market: I was surprised how little I knew about the variety of grocery stores within a five-mile radius of my house. If you always go to the same place, look up other options. Indian or Asian grocery stores have some greens, vegetables, and fruits at very reasonable prices. Farmer’s markets give you access to local produce, which is always fresher.

5. Optional: Access to a health food store or ability to shop Amazon or other online stores: If you want to get superfoods or protein powders, this would come in handy. It is a nice-to-have, and you do not need to regularly frequent such a place. I buy most of my superfoods and protein powders online or at Whole Foods, and I do watch my budget. Superfoods and protein powders are optional. Your green smoothie with greens and fruits is your superfood!

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