Are You Putting Too Much Fruit In Your Fruit Smoothie?
I love mixing fruit and veggies together with a little fruit juice and yogurt to make a smoothie that I drink on my way in. I feel like I’m getting…
BERLIN, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 08: Fresh fruits and vegetables lie on display at a Spanish producer’s stand at the Fruit Logistica agricultural trade fair on February 8, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. The fair, which takes place from February 8-10, is taking place amidst poor weather and harvest conditions in Spain that have led to price increases and even rationing at supmermarkets for fresh vegetables across Europe. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
I love mixing fruit and veggies together with a little fruit juice and yogurt to make a smoothie that I drink on my way in. I feel like I'm getting my daily nutrition in a large plastic cup early in the morning to give me the energy I need for the remainder of the day. I wondered why I seemed to be going up a couple of numbers on the scale and then I read that I may be putting too much fruit in my fruit shake! Who new there could be such a thing?
Nutritionists say that excess fruit can make a healthy drink contain as much sugar as a soda. To make a less sugary smoothie, skip the fruit juice and limit the amount of real fruit to one cup. If you're mixing fruits, split it by how many you are using, for example, a half cup cup of banana and a half cup of strawberries. Also, don't forget to use veggies like kale and spinach to balance out the fruit.
I think I should work at a smoothie shop - I feel like I would blend in- ha! Maryann Morgan - Joel & Maryann in the Morning
