According to what I found on the web, there is a way to make "healthier" smoothies:


http://www.rd.com/slideshows/7-tricks-to-make-a-healthy-smoothie/

psychodelicide said:

phunkdaddy said:

psychodelicide said: I don't know if anyone can make a homemade smoothie as good as Smootie King but as someone mentioned earlier they are generally loaded with sugar.

I have to agree with smoothies having a lot of sugar. Not sure if there is a way to make a smoothie without using sugar.

Yep, fruits are loaded with sugar. Even if they're natural.

all i drink are me smoovers ... yum jus throw it all in a blender.

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Yeah, a blender does the trick. Fuck all those other gimmicks and juicers. Just go to Target or Wall Mart and get a blender. I make kale or spinach smooties with almond milk, protein powder, chia seeds, blueberries and a tablespoon of almond butter. It's pretty good. The kale gives it an extra crunch if you like that. If I am out of blueberries I use a banana. If I'm out of almond butter I use peanut butter. I use it for a snack before I go to the gym. I got the recipe online somewhere. I think they call it a kale smoothie. It beats your typical American snacks by a mile.

psychodelicide said:

phunkdaddy said:

psychodelicide said: I don't know if anyone can make a homemade smoothie as good as Smootie King but as someone mentioned earlier they are generally loaded with sugar.

I have to agree with smoothies having a lot of sugar. Not sure if there is a way to make a smoothie without using sugar.

well, that's one of the advantages of making your own home made smoothie. just choose the fruits (and/or veggies) of choice and do not add sugar.

me i make my own smoothies

strawberries

1/3 cup blue berries

1 banana

1/2 cup orange juice

1/2 cup apple cider

lots of ice (about 10 cubes)

then blend.

dwa la "no sugar."

('cept for the fruit's natural sugar content)

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phunkdaddy said:

ufoclub said:

When you get really serious about smoothies you get a

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Or if you serious about blowing loot. If you want this get a refurbished one unless you are opening a Smoothie store.

Yeah, I think these are way over priced. I see them in Costco on demo sometimes, but at $600, that's a bit too rich for a freakin blender. Doesn't that Ninja thing do about the same thing?

free2bfreeda said:

psychodelicide said:

I have to agree with smoothies having a lot of sugar. Not sure if there is a way to make a smoothie without using sugar.

well, that's one of the advantages of making your own home made smoothie. just choose the fruits (and/or veggies) of choice and do not add sugar.

me i make my own smoothies

strawberries

1/3 cup blue berries

1 banana

1/2 cup orange juice

1/2 cup apple cider

lots of ice (about 10 cubes)

then blend.

dwa la "no sugar."

('cept for the fruit's natural sugar content)

[Edited 1/9/15 3:15am]

That sounds delicious!

wildgoldenhoney said:

psychodelicide said:

I have to agree with smoothies having a lot of sugar. Not sure if there is a way to make a smoothie without using sugar.

Yep, fruits are loaded with sugar. Even if they're natural.

True. I've heard that natural sugar is better for you than processed sugar. Not sure if there is any truth to that or not.

psychodelicide said:

wildgoldenhoney said:

Yep, fruits are loaded with sugar. Even if they're natural.

True. I've heard that natural sugar is better for you than processed sugar. Not sure if there is any truth to that or not.

i was curious about your truth or not line so i looked and found this.

link: http://www.builtlean.com/...sed-sugar/

Processed sugar, referred to scientifically as “sucrose”, is not only totally devoid of nutrients, but has added chemicals and raises blood sugar levels faster so you get energy/hunger swings. Think white table sugar, sugar in candy bars, or added sugar in fruit drinks.

Regarding “natural” sugar, all plants produce sugar as a byproduct of photosynthesis. Fruits and vegetables have sugar in the form of fructose, which is broken down more slowly by the body than sucrose. In addition, fruits and veggies boast vitamins and minerals also have fiber to slow down the digestion of their natural sugars, which leads to more stable blood sugar levels.

free2bfreeda said:

psychodelicide said:

True. I've heard that natural sugar is better for you than processed sugar. Not sure if there is any truth to that or not.

i was curious about your truth or not line so i looked and found this.

link: http://www.builtlean.com/...sed-sugar/

Processed sugar, referred to scientifically as “sucrose”, is not only totally devoid of nutrients, but has added chemicals and raises blood sugar levels faster so you get energy/hunger swings. Think white table sugar, sugar in candy bars, or added sugar in fruit drinks.

Regarding “natural” sugar, all plants produce sugar as a byproduct of photosynthesis. Fruits and vegetables have sugar in the form of fructose, which is broken down more slowly by the body than sucrose. In addition, fruits and veggies boast vitamins and minerals also have fiber to slow down the digestion of their natural sugars, which leads to more stable blood sugar levels.

Thanks for the scoop.

luv4u said:

I've tasted a few from mall outlets that cater to the smoothies folks. Was wondering if it is worthwhile using a home blender........... are home smoothies healthy? meaning no bad calories...........

I would prefer fruit. Not mixing fruit and veggies.

Anyone with smoothie knowledge??? anyone bueller, bueller???..........

Standard mall smoothies are often over-priced, refined sugar bombs. I'd skip them unless you knew only good stuff was going into them. I've seen "tropical fruit shake" stands that don't have any actual fruit at all


Get a cheap blender, try out mixing some fruits you like and if you are enjoying it, invest in a better blender later.. If you like real fruit, I don't see what's not to like about a smoothie.

psychodelicide said:

wildgoldenhoney said:

Yep, fruits are loaded with sugar. Even if they're natural.

True. I've heard that natural sugar is better for you than processed sugar. Not sure if there is any truth to that or not.

Natural sugar is better for you. But sugar will still turn into fat and make you fatter. That's my only point.

A friend of mine kept jucing carrots and drank only carrot juice for weeks but didn't lose any weight and wondered why. My opinion is that it's because the carrots have lots of sugar and that's the reason why she couldn't lose the weight.

wildgoldenhoney said:

psychodelicide said:

True. I've heard that natural sugar is better for you than processed sugar. Not sure if there is any truth to that or not.

Natural sugar is better for you. But sugar will still turn into fat and make you fatter. That's my only point.

A friend of mine kept jucing carrots and drank only carrot juice for weeks but didn't lose any weight and wondered why. My opinion is that it's because the carrots have lots of sugar and that's the reason why she couldn't lose the weight.

That's true.

I made a HUGE mistake making smoothies out of fruit only.

Fruits are high in sugar, and you tend to consume tons of sugar in a full 8-10 ounce glass of fruit smoothie.

So I reccommend mixing it with yogurt/veggies and not just straight fruit, unless you want to do what I did and have a sugar rush so bad it could make you diabetic.

my smoothies consisted of mango, apple, pineapple,orange,banana, pear, berries, and every other ripe fruit.

DANGEROUS because the calorie count is huge and so is your sugar intake.

Oh yea, 3,000 calories in a tall glass... GREAT way to get the shits and get fat.

It is better to eat an orange whole and drink water. Eat an apple whole, and drink water.

It will be more satisfying and you can control your hunger better.

I make smoothies like I cook...everything goes in...it's got to taste good though. Oatmeal, banana, yogurt, cinnamon, raisins, flac seed, whole wheat, berries, a small amount of ginger.

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One time I did a carrot, ginger, onion "clean out" smoothie and threw up in the sink. TMI, I know. The funny part was the look on me and my wifes face and she ran past me to the toliet.
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I don't care what anybody says, Kale is a vile weed that should not be eaten. Greens, Spinach and everything else, just not that.

paintedlady said:

I made a HUGE mistake making smoothies out of fruit only.

Fruits are high in sugar, and you tend to consume tons of sugar in a full 8-10 ounce glass of fruit smoothie.

So I reccommend mixing it with yogurt/veggies and not just straight fruit, unless you want to do what I did and have a sugar rush so bad it could make you diabetic.

my smoothies consisted of mango, apple, pineapple,orange,banana, pear, berries, and every other ripe fruit.

DANGEROUS because the calorie count is huge and so is your sugar intake.

Oh yea, 3,000 calories in a tall glass... GREAT way to get the shits and get fat.

It is better to eat an orange whole and drink water. Eat an apple whole, and drink water.

It will be more satisfying and you can control your hunger better.

Calories in Homemade All Fruit Smoothie

link: http://www.myfitnesspal.c...-137740204

there seems to be a bit of a descrepancy here. i know for a fact an 8oz all fruit smoothy contains less than 400 calories at best.

iZsaZsa said:

thekidsgirl said:

Exactly how many pieces of fruit would have to be in a smoothie to equal 3,000 calories?

mynameisnotsusan said:

Bought a juicer and have been using it every day Love it! I've been having mango yoghurt and banana smoothies as well. Actually feel really good for it. I am trying to keep an eye on the sugar though.

morningsong said:

My daughter is addicted to the blueberry-pomegranate smoothies from McDonalds. Seriously, it's all she ever wanted.

Had to have an intervention ("No, I am not driving to McDonalds at 11:30pm to get you a smoothie no matter how much you pout & give me those sad eyes.")

PurpleJedi said:

My daughter is addicted to the blueberry-pomegranate smoothies from McDonalds. Seriously, it's all she ever wanted.

Had to have an intervention ("No, I am not driving to McDonalds at 11:30pm to get you a smoothie no matter how much you pout & give me those sad eyes.")

Better to have it in the morning anyway, not night.

free2bfreeda said:

paintedlady said:

I made a HUGE mistake making smoothies out of fruit only.

Fruits are high in sugar, and you tend to consume tons of sugar in a full 8-10 ounce glass of fruit smoothie.

So I reccommend mixing it with yogurt/veggies and not just straight fruit, unless you want to do what I did and have a sugar rush so bad it could make you diabetic.

my smoothies consisted of mango, apple, pineapple,orange,banana, pear, berries, and every other ripe fruit.

DANGEROUS because the calorie count is huge and so is your sugar intake.

Oh yea, 3,000 calories in a tall glass... GREAT way to get the shits and get fat.

It is better to eat an orange whole and drink water. Eat an apple whole, and drink water.

It will be more satisfying and you can control your hunger better.

Calories in Homemade All Fruit Smoothie

Nutrition Facts

Homemade - All Fruit Smoothie

1. Servings: 8 oz 1 oz

Calories	183	Sodium	38 mg
Total Fat	3 g	Potassium	33 mg
Saturated	0 g	Total Carbs	63 g
Polyunsaturated	0 g	Dietary Fiber	3 g
Monounsaturated	0 g	Sugars	10 g
Trans	10 g	Protein	2 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	16%	Calcium	160%
Vitamin C	60%	Iron	4

link: http://www.myfitnesspal.c...-137740204

there seems to be a bit of a descrepancy here. i know for a fact an 8oz all fruit smoothy contains less than 400 calories at best.

I would make a smoothie with all fruit totalling up to a tall glass... 10 ounces... maybe 12?

Maybe not 3,000 calories, but enough to make me get dizzy after drinking it. NEVER had I had that iissue with anything before or after eating/drinking other smoothies that included yogurt/milk/vegetable blends

a straight fruit one spiked my sugars and made me gain weight like crazy.

I used a juicer. a pinaapple, mango, a banana, an apple and two oranges usually. THAT is a lot of sugar to chug down daily.

People need to be more careful recommending all fruit smoothies to folks. Best to blend in veggies or yogurt... plus the smoothies still taste great with out the light-headed feeling.

Not a good thing when you hit your 40's and your body can't handle high sugar intake.

I just bought a Ninja and holy smokes it's amazing!!!