Healthy Smoothie Drinks To Buy
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Healthy Smoothie Drinks To Buy
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Unless you're Gwyneth Paltrow or that glowing, plant-based blogger you enviously follow on Instagram, you may not have the time to whip up homemade, healthy smoothies from scratch every day. We stand with you in solidarity. But when it comes to buying store-bought smoothies instead, it's important to scan the label thoroughly.
When perusing the grocery store, take the guidance of Maggie Moon, MS, RD, Los Angeles-based registered dietitian and best-selling author of The MIND Diet to choose the best bottled smoothies. She recommends prioritizing:
Even Moon admits it is no easy feat to pick the best store-bought smoothies: "Honestly, most of what you find on grocery shelves includes a lot of filler juices, and it's challenging to find smart options."
"While smoothies can usually be a great way to get in nutritious micronutrients like vitamins and minerals, the main distinguisher here is sugar content," states Rachel Fine, MS, RD, CSSD, registered dietitian, and owner of To The Pointe Nutrition.
"Many bottled smoothies contain a heaping dose of sugar (whether it be from natural sources like fruit or from added sugar sources). While we definitely want to reduce the overall consumption of added sugar throughout our day, a large dose of sugar (whether natural or added) can lead to blood glucose spikes soon after consumption."
Of course, you can't beat the ease of picking up a bottled smoothie, since it can save you precious time in the kitchen whipping a smoothie up (not to mention, the blender-and-counter clean up sitch). "Convenience is a major plus when it comes to these smoothies. With many of us battling on-the-go schedules, it can be hard to get in a truly balanced meal or snack. These convenient smoothies make for reliable options on the busiest of days," adds Fine.
Ok, we know, we know. This isn't technically "bottled," but if you want a low-effort, at-home smoothie that's delicious and brimming with nutrients, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better option than Daily Harvest. (And did we mention that ditching that plastic bottle is good for the environment, too?) "Daily Harvest is one of my favorites, though a bit pricier. These smoothies are incredibly balanced with a wider variety of ingredients like seeds, nut butters, cacao, and avocado," says Fine. "I prefer these smoothies after a workout, as the mixture of macronutrients plays a major role in muscle repair and recovery." Our favorite flavors? Mint + Cacao and Banana + Greens.
To "make" each smoothie, all you have to do is pick a base liquid like water, coconut water, or almond milk; fill the cup to the line with your base of choice; blend; pour your smoothie back into the cup.
"It's organic and with only 40 calories [per 8-ounce serving], it is sweet and delicious and won't break the calorie bank. This smoothie also contains 2 billion CFUs of probiotics per serving for a healthy gut. And with only eight grams of sugar per serving, it's far lower in sugar than most other smoothies," say Lyssie Lakatos, RDN, CDN, CFT and Tammy Lakatos Shames, RDN, CDN, CFT, The Nutrition Twins, co-founders of Nutrition Twins.
Though Bonnie Balk, RD, dietitian and Health & Wellness Expert for Maple Holistics, doesn't advocate for drinking bottled smoothies on a regular basis, she admits that "when short on time or craving something sweet, smoothies can come in handy if chosen correctly."
Balk recommends looking for a smoothie brand with vegetables and antioxidant-rich fruits, like Medlie's Beet Orange Basil. This smoothie-like veggie drink is brimming with nutrient-dense produce. "Try it as a mid-afternoon snack, to curb your hunger between meals in order to prevent overeating at dinner, or use the smoothie as a replacement