Smoothies may seem like a no-brainer. Just fill a blender with fruit, ice and milk or juice, and let ‘er rip.
But upset the smoothie balance, and you’re suddenly eating 1,000 calories instead of 400. Or maybe you’re
crashing after a barely-there surge in energy.
“Smoothies can easily go from super healthy to calorie minefield,” notes registered dietitian Anna Taylor.
So what are the healthiest things to put in a smoothie? Taylor says these six smoothie staples will make a drink that’s
delicious, nutritious and filling.