Smoothies can be a delicious way to fit leafy green vegetables and bright berries into your diet, but if you’re not careful, they could also pack on the pounds.
Don’t give up your smoothie obsession just yet. Is your smoothie making you fat?, from SkinnyMom.com outlines some common additions to your blended beverages that could actually do more harm than good. Leave these five ingredients out of your next smoothie to avoid excessive sugar and fat.
- Sugary fruit juices
- Ice cream or sherbet
- Cheap protein powders
- Non-organic peanut butter
- Honey
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