Smoothie for perfect effect: 5 recipes from world successful athletes

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Always colorful, rich in nutrients and colorful in flavors, smoothie is a meal replacement that persistently keeps its place in a healthy diet. For breakfast or dinner, before or after training, here are 5 smoothie recipes used by top athletes that you can use as inspiration for your next smoothie.

Tom Brady - smoothie with 34 grams of protein

Tom Brady wrote the NFL record books at the age of 44, and attributes his historically long career to his strict diet and lifestyle, which include the protein-rich smoothie he drinks every morning.

Brady's smoothie recipe, which has 34 grams of protein and is lactose free, contains:

  • Almond milk
  • Hemp milk
  • Frozen bananas
  • Nuts
  • Blueberries
  • Chia seeds
  • Almond butter
  • Whey protein powder
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Naomi Osaka - smoothie for extra electrolytes

Naomi Osaka uses sports drinks in her pre- and post-workout smoothie for extra electrolytes. She has already won four Grand Slam titles at just 24 years old. Her coaches recognize her natural talent along with discipline and motivation.

One of the key moments in Osaka's success for a healthy lifestyle is her smoothie before and after training.

She uses the Bodijarmore sports drink - of which she is an ambassador - to give extra electrolytes to hydrate her pre-workout smoothie:

  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries
  • Banana
  • Chia seeds
  • Bodyarmor sports drink
  • Ice cubes

Her post-workout smoothie replaces berries with green vegetables, protein powder and other fruits:

  • Spinach
  • Cucumbers
  • Bodyarmor sports drink
  • Protein powder
  • Apples
  • Pineapple
  • Lemon
  • Ginger

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Janis Antetokumpo - smoothie with recovery ingredient

Janis Antetokumpo became the youngest player to win the NBA MVP Finals in 2014 when he led the Milwaukee Bucks to the 2021 NBA title.

The recipe that the 27-year-old 2-year-old superstar shared in the video for "Uninterrupted" from 2019, is a combination that should help him recover enough after each match to give the best preparation for the next match.

Antetocumpo's smoothie recipe contains celery juice, which is packed with essential nutrients, and some experts say it can reduce inflammation:

  • Strawberries
  • Malini
  • Banana
  • Granola
  • Ice cubes
  • Celery juice
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Venus Williams - "double" smoothie with coconut and milk

Venus Williams is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, with a total of 23 Grand Slam titles during her career, and at the age of 41, Williams is still an active player.

Williams's smoothie recipe, which he shared with InStyle, is rich in tropical fruits:

  • Pineapple cubes
  • Coconut oil
  • Ice cubes
  • Almond milk
  • Coconut milk
  • Banana
  • Vanilla extract
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Steve Curry - The perfect balance of fruits and vegetables for recovery

The smoothie that Steve Curry's wife prepares for him after the games is full of fruits and vegetables.

Steve Curry is a candidate to win the third NBA MVP award this year at the age of 33. The three-time NBA champion has had to overcome a series of injuries in recent years to maintain his successful status, but he has managed to get back on the field every time just as strong.

Curry said he used lifestyle tips from Tom Brady to continue his career, but also gets help from his wife Aisha Curry, who makes fruit and vegetable smoothies according to her Instagram account.

The smoothie recipe contains spinach and kale, which have tons of vitamins and nutrients and antioxidant properties:

    • Blueberries
    • Plain Greek yogurt
    • Mango cut into cubes
    • Coconut water
    • Cinnamon
    • Vanilla extract
    • Mango
    • Spinach
    • Kelj
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