5 Metabolism-Boosting Avocado Smoothie Recipes

By now, you're likely familiar with the wonderful world of avocado, an ingredient that we can safely say is almost universally loved. On toast, as a dip, or by itself, it seems there's no limit to the versatility of this one magical piece of produce. Nutritious and filling, we're always trying to find new ways to add avocado to our diets. Lately, we've been bolstering our breakfast with avocado as an ingredient in our morning smoothies—and it has completely changed the way we wake up. There are plenty of ways to mix up avocado in your smoothie, but today we've gathered a few of our favorite iterations.

Keep reading for five avocado smoothies that are as simple as they are addicting.

MANGO MINT AVOCADO SMOOTHIE

Just in time for summer is this Mango Mint Avocado Smoothie from Emilie Eats. This tropical medley of flavors serves as the perfect snack to counter the midday slump. Also hiding in this smoothie's ingredient list is spinach; its grounding flavor is offset by the sweetness of mango. A hint of vanilla extract balances out the brighter tones of mint and mango, while the addition of avocado keeps you feeling satiated.

AVOCADO BANANA SMOOTHIE

Chef Mark Bailey mixes banana, vanilla, honey, and (of course) avocado in this addictive smoothie recipe. Dairy-free and only 272 calories a serving, this is the perfect thing to mix up for an energy-boosting start to your day. Bailey uses coconut water to keep this recipe dairy-free, while the texture of the avocado adds a natural creaminess that keeps you feeling satiated. Finish the recipe off with a little honey and cinnamon for an extra kick of flavor.

THREE-INGREDIENT AVOCADO SMOOTHIE

Three ingredients and five minutes—that's all you need to make this avocado smoothie by Omnivore's Cookbook. No fancy trimmings here: In fact, you likely have these ingredients already sitting in your pantry. All this recipe needs are bananas, milk, and avocado. This smoothie is so good we're not sure whether it's breakfast or dessert, but either way, we're not complaining.

CREAMY PEAR AND AVOCADO SMOOTHIE

Mango isn't the only fruit that makes a great companion to avocado. This Creamy Pear, Avocado, and Frozen Greens Smoothie recipe by Cocoon Cooks is the perfect introduction to green smoothies. It mixes just the right amount of greens and fruit so that both elements balance and complement each other. Pear isn't the only fruit making an appearance—bananas are mixed in too, adding a creaminess to this recipe along with the avocado.

CREAMY AVOCOLADA SMOOTHIE

This summertime smoothie by The Recipe Critic mixes some of our favorite ingredients, like pineapple, lime, and coconut water. Spinach and kale make an appearance in this healthy morning drink, while agave nectar and vanilla extract add a hint of sweetness. If you've never experienced the tang of pineapple mixed with the smoothness of avocado, you need to try this recipe—we guarantee it'll become a morning staple.

7 Practically Medicinal Foods to Eat for an Upset Stomach

No matter how careful you are with your diet or the number of times you chew your food, stomach upset happens. Because a rumbling tummy is not always preventable, it’s important to have a remedy or two to combat the inevitable belly bloat, indigestion, nausea, etc. And, while we often resort to taking over-the-counter medications to ease stomach discomfort, if there were an all-natural remedy that soothed stomach aches just as well as our favorite antacids, we’d be more than willing to give it a try.

Cue seven foods for upset stomach relief, all of which are completely natural and come highly recommended by nutritionists. From high-fiber oats to probiotic-rich yogurt and anti-nausea ginger, these nutritionist-approved foods aid in digestion and settle the stomach. So what are you waiting for? Scroll down to see the foods you should keep in your kitchen just in case of a stomach ache. For the seven foods that will soothe a rumbling tummy, keep on reading.

Bananas

Farah Fahad, MS, RD, dietitian, recommends reaching for a banana when dealing with a volatile stomach, as it happens to be one of the easier to digest foods. Plus, she says bananas are a good source of pectin, which if you’re dealing with diarrhea, helps to bind the stool.

Tea

Had too much to eat? Fahad says sipping on peppermint tea aids in digestion by calming the stomach muscles, thus processing food faster through the stomach. Another tea that might just help ease your stomach pain is chamomile. Like peppermint tea, chamomile tea relaxes muscles. However, chamomile tea targets the muscles of the intestines, says Fahad, which helps to relieve gas while subsequently easing pain associated with belly bloat.

Papaya

A rich source of proteolytic enzymes, papaya helps along the digestive process, says Fahad. She further adds that some of these enzymes (papain and chymopapain) help to break down proteins and soothe the stomach by promoting a healthy acidic environment.

Yogurt

While not everyone can tolerate dairy, for those who can, Fahad recommends eating organic plain grass-fed yogurt, as it aids in digestion by restoring good bacteria in the gut, thus reducing the uncomfortable feeling of belly bloat.

Ginger

If your upset stomach turns into nausea, reach for some fresh ginger, says Fahad. While the exact anti-nausea mechanism of ginger is not clear, Fahad says some evidence suggests that it inhibits serotonin receptors and exerts an anti-nausea effect on the gastrointestinal system, as well as the central nervous system.

Gluten-Free Oats

A bowl of gluten-free oatmeal is the perfect remedy for an upset stomach, says Isabel Smith, MD, RD, CDN. Not only are oats a good source of fiber, but Smith says they aid in digestion while also helping to bind stools.

Mint

If you experience acid reflux, Smith recommends staying clear of mint. However, if that isn’t an issue, Smith says mint is a great natural remedy for indigestion, as well as belly bloat.