A smoothie just a SMOOTHIE?

Everyone is getting into this smoothie craze. Even McDonald's and Pizza Hut Express sell smoothies. Is it because they think its fashionable or that the word "smoothie" alone will draw crowds because it sounds healthy? Not all smoothies are created equal. Aside from the variety of smoothies, there are also a variety of creating them.

I had experimented with the smoothie making. Let me tell you, my first smoothie was terrible. It was so thick that I could not even get it through the straw. Kind of like how McDonald's shakes used to be back in the day and NOT as tasty. I added bananas and strawberries to my blender, and turned it on. I looked inside the blender and the mixture let out this big ole bubble. Well that wasn't cute. It didn't even look right. I tried to pour the mixture in my nice new, smoothie cup but I had to scoop it out!! So instead of drinking it, I tasted it with a spoon. Hmmmm... it tasted like bananas and strawberries. Not the smooth smoothie I thought I was making. I had gotten much better with my smoothie making. I added apple juice to my smoothies or freshly squeezed orange juice. I've seen recipes for yogurt added to smoothies or protein powders for that added fiber and protein. I used to drink Odwalla, Green Machine Smoothie, almost everyday. I thought about how much money I was giving them, and knew I could make a similar green smoothie and keep my money. I am now The Green Smoothie Queen.

There are many benefits to making  your own smoothies. For one, you cut down on the amount of sugar.
"Consuming Raw Fruits and Vegetables in a smoothie every day will do several things for you":

• Ensure you are properly hydrated at the beginning of the day
• Provide you with the full spectrum of nature's bioavailable vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants
• Give you plenty of natural fiber to ensure excellent digestion
• Provide you with the scientifically proven best "brain fuel" in the form of fructose
• Help empower your immune system to protect you from illness

"Make a routine out of it. Set apart 10-20 minutes every morning. When you do it like a pro and add the daily recommended fruits, you'll get the majority of your daily nutrition all before lunch. Further, the high water and nutrient content will keep you hydrated and provide you with a feeling of well being all day."

To your health!

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