Food - Drink
The Biggest Mistake People Make With Smoothies
By CLAIRE RIDDEN
Smoothies are delicious and refreshing drinks packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and nutrients. From bananas and berries to avocados and kale, common smoothie ingredients can help you reach your fruit and veggie requirements for the day, but if you like to rely smoothies as a quick meal, don't make this one mistake.
The best smoothie is a balanced smoothie, and adding more food groups to your drink means it will have more health benefits and keep you fuller for longer. If you drink smoothies as a meal replacement or all-purpose health boost, don't forget to add whole grains, healthy fats, and protein to your blender, instead of relying on just produce.
To stop your belly from growling at you around mid-morning, add at least three different food groups into your smoothie. Nut butter or frozen avocados add healthy fats, protein powder is quick and convenient, and for whole-grain fiber, try adding mixed berries, oats, green veggies, or bran and other cereals.