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What’s in Those Smoothies? By danielle fassman, md
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grams of carbohydrate, 93 grams of sugar, one gram of protein. Shredder-VanillaTm has 592 grams of sodium! Follow their motto, “Be good to yourself.” Split the smallest serving or ask for half. Last but never least, Starbucks, another hotspot whether a cold or steamy day. Save 20 calories by having the chocolate smoothie with nonfat milk rather than 2% (280 vs. 300). Both have 20 grams of protein—higher than most—yet 53 carb grams, 34 of which are sugar. (Soymilk is similar.) Make your own!
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ho doesn’t like smoothies? After all, they are stylish, can be had on the go, or as a meal substitute, right? Touted for being full of antioxidants, what else are they full of? Two hundred fifty calories is the lowest-calorie classic smoothie at Jamba Juice. Though most are relatively fat-free, with 51g of sugar in Caribbean Passion® and 52g in Orange-A-Peel®, spare the potential diabetes by sharing the 16oz serving. Or, save half for later—save your health, waistline, and wallet all at once. The average daily grams of sugar appropriate for most non-diabetic adults ranges around 27-40 grams. Planet Smoothie’s Chocolate Chimp—workout blast, part of the “Protein” line, offers only 2 grams of protein! With 290 calories, 79 grams of carbohydrate, 49 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of fiber, it contributes 0% to daily calcium. The “Weight Loss” category’s Two Piece Bikini—chocolate, has 300 calories and 42 grams of sugar. Most Red Mango smoothies range from 200 to 590 calories. The sugar content of all their 16oz smoothies exceeds 40 grams. Stick to the “nonspoonable” fruits (Mixed Berry, Strawberry Banana, and Berry Banana), or Revitalizing Energy. These are lowest in calories. Escaping the city heat at Smoothie King? The lowest-calorie smoothie, Kids’ Kups Smarti TartiTm, has 46 grams of sugar. The so-called “Trim Down” line includes Passion PassportTm—395 calories, 96
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Generally, the majority of the smoothies were low on or completely void of protein, fiber, calcium, vitamin A, C, and iron. Yes, among the myriad of fruity flavors, were some low in vitamins. You would think for all those calories, they could at least throw in some nutrition. Without the fiber to flush these through the system, they can fester in the intestines. This can lead to nausea. “Sharing is caring.” Care about your body and have half-sized portions. Stick to simple fruit flavors, and ask about fat and sodium content. Smaller portions more satisfying? There are proponents of the homemade recipe: the alleged end-all-be-all to the nutrition crisis of mass-produced food. Many recipes call for healthy foods like peanut butter, and yogurt. The amount in a typical 8-16oz serving, plus having them all together, can provide as many calories and fat grams as several meals. I suggest using low-fat/low-sugar yogurt or ice cream, fat-free milk/water, low-fat whip cream, and sugarless sweeteners. When blending other ingredients, less can mean more—taste and satisfaction that is! Smaller portions mean less of each ingredient, which saves tons on calories, and guilt. The flavors are concentrated, which means greater taste. Darker berries often have more antioxidants, and lower calorie and sugar contents. Veggies make great low-calorie smoothies too. For a sophisticated afterhours dessert, add a minimum serving of alcohol, and a spice (mint, cinnamon, jalapeno). Creamy Blackberry Smoothie (8oz): 181 cal, 8.5g sugar, 6.5g fat Ingredients: 1.5 servings Edy’s Slow Churned No Sugar Added Chocolate Ice Cream (Neapolitan): 135 cal, 4.5g sugar, 4.5g fat 4 Tb Reddi-Wip Chocolate Whipped Topping: 30 cal, 2g sugar, 2g fat ¼ cup Blackberries: 16 cal, 2g sugar, trace fat
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Briefly blend on light or medium speed. Enjoy.