Staying active is crucial to healthy aging. But so is nourishing your body with the right foods!
Because smoothies can pack in tons of healthy nutrients in one convenient meal or snack, they are the perfect way to refuel after your workout.
Here, we’ve gathered the best smoothie ingredients to support the unique health concerns of athletes over 50. To make these recipes, just add your ingredients to a high-speed blender, blitz them until smoothie, and enjoy!
See our best smoothie recipes for:
- Energy and Stamina
- Joint Health
- Strong Bones
- Muscle Loss
- Weight Loss
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The Best Smoothie for Energy and Stamina
Any athlete is at risk of developing joint pain and arthritis simply because of how often we use repetitive motions. If you’re over 50, the chances of you having joint pain or joint-related issues only rise.
However, with a few antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and joint-supporting ingredients, we can make a post-workout smoothie to combat pain and protect our joints.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries
- 1/2 cup frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/4 cup organic hemp hearts
- 2 organic Medjool dates
- 1 tbsp golden flaxseeds
- 2 teaspoons organic maca powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups cold filtered water
- 1 serving protein powder
- Ice optional
The Best Smoothie for Joint Health
Any athlete is at risk of developing joint pain and arthritis simply because of how often we use repetitive motions. If you’re over 50, the chances of you having joint pain or joint-related issues rise.
However, with a few antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and joint-supporting ingredients, we can make a post-workout smoothie to combat pain and protect our joints.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 frozen banana, sliced
- 1/4 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 inch piece of fresh turmeric, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Sprinkle of freshly ground pepper (helps turmeric absorb better)
- 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon flax seeds
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- Raw honey to taste
The Best Smoothie for Strong Bones
For women over 50, bone health is a top concern. If you’re an athlete (or at least exercise regularly), then you’re already doing a great job of helping your body prevent bone loss. But, nutrition plays a big factor, too.
To help you keep good bone density so you can continue to enjoy being active for many years to come, drink smoothies with ingredients rich in healthy fats, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
Ingredients
- 8 fl oz hormone-free, organic milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup collard greens
- 1/2 medium banana
- 1/2 medium orange
- 3 medium strawberries
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
The Best Smoothie to Prevent Muscle Loss
Muscle loss is common as we age, but we can slow it down with exercise and nutrition. Maintain your muscle mass with a smoothie that’s high in protein. Get even better results by drinking this smoothie right after training, when your muscles are in the anabolic window (the repair and rebuild phase).
Ingredients
- 1 underripe banana
- 1 beet, cut in chunks
- ½ cup raspberries
- 2 dates, pitted
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Dash of cinnamon
- 1 serving protein powder
The Best Smoothie for Weight Loss
Losing weight can be challenging - even for dedicated athletes. Why? Hormone shifts in both men and women make it harder to burn fat. Add the stress of teenagers, aging parents, and major life changes to the mix, and we have a recipe for weight gain.
This smoothie can help. It’s packed with nutritious ingredients that burn fat and keep you satiated longer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp fresh mint
- 1 stalk celery - chopped
- 1/2 cup brewed green tea, cooled
- 1/2 large grapefruit, peeled and seeded
- 1 cup pineapple, frozen
- 1/4 avocado
- dash cayenne pepper
- 1 serving pea protein powder