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Who doesn’t love a delicious and nutritious smoothie? For many, they serve as a meal replacement. For others, smoothies can be a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. But the smoothies you get from your favorite smoothie place can be loaded with sugar. In fact, they can make your average soda look downright healthy. The problem? There is a ton of sugar in fruit, not to mention the yogurt (and frozen yogurt) that often makes its way into store-bought smoothies. Fruit comes with many nutritional benefits, but that doesn’t change the fact that too much sugar is toxic for your body. That’s why making your own smoothies at home is such a good idea. You’re in charge, and you know exactly what you’re getting. You control your sugar intake while upping the nutrition. But making the perfect smoothie at home can be a challenge. The
Start slow. When you’re ready to blend, start with the lowest setting and carefully work your way up to the higher speeds. This gives your ingredients a chance to mingle and settle as they blend, resulting in a superior smoothie!
texture might not be quite right or the flavor may be off. To make the best at-home smoothie, TV host and celebrity chef Alton Brown has a few recommendations: Skip the ice. Use flash-frozen fruits and veggies, or any frozen fruits and veggies you have on hand. This will give your smoothie a much better and more appetizing texture, along with amazing flavor. And you don’t have to worry about a watered-down smoothie later on. Use the smoothie order of operations. Pour your liquids into the blender first . Then follow up with the leafy greens, or any other fresh ingredients (including yogurt) you want to add. Have supplements? Add those with the fresh ingredients as well. Top it all off with your frozen fruit and veggies.
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