Better Blend - Mason, OH | Healthy Smoothies & Bowls (2024)

FAQs

Is it healthy to eat smoothie bowls everyday? ›

Bottom Line: There is such a thing as too much of a good thing. While smoothie bowls can be inherently healthy, be careful not to overdo it with large portions and high-calorie ingredients.

Healthy Choices for Fruit Smoothie Recipes

Here are some to try: Raspberries, blueberries and strawberries ― fresh or frozen ― are packed with vitamins and fiber, and add appealing color and flavor. Bananas contain potassium and a fiber called inulin that helps you feel full and satisfied.

Smoothie bowls are generally more nutrient dense compared to smoothies, and are thick enough to eat with a spoon rather than consumed through a straw. Smoothie bowls often incorporate frozen fruits, veggies, juices or milk, ice and even butters like peanut butter or almond butter for added protein.

Protein and fats will keep you fuller for longer whereas carbohydrates provide a shorter and sharper source of energy. So despite the caloric content, a balanced smoothie bowl should keep you full and satisfied until your next meal!

These protein-packed vegetarian meals increase in protein, help with muscle regeneration, make you feel fuller, and boost overall energy. For better digestion, fiber is helpful.

The guidance for the majority of us is to limit our daily intake of smoothies and juices to one glass of 150ml. This contributes a maximum of one of our five-a-day. For a child, a smoothie portion will depend on their age and activity levels.

Any great blender can make a smoothie bowl. I recommend the Breville, KitchenAid, or Vitamix from our top picks, though, because they have more powerful motors that can handle a variety of frozen ingredients with less liquid, which is needed in order to create the thick consistency of a smoothie bowl.

As smoothie bowls are rich in fibre and natural sugars, it allows better digestion, improves satiety, and allows better absorption of all nutrients. It also improves bowel movements, prevents infections, boosts immunity as well as maintains a healthy heart and improves the quality of life.

Smoothies also go down faster than foods that need to be chewed, so your brain often doesn't get the signal as quickly as it should that you're full and need to stop eating, Warren says. The faster it's in and out of you, the less full you feel.

How long should you wait to eat after drinking a smoothie? ›

By drinking smoothies slowly, there's an increased chance you'll feel full and consume fewer unnecessary calories. Enjoy...then wait. The brain can take 20 to 40 minutes to release satiety (feeling full) hormones, so wait before eating or drinking more — maybe you won't be hungry.

Can smoothies help with constipation? Yes! Smoothies made with high fiber fruits, such as berries, bananas, and kiwis, along with added sources of fiber such as chia seeds and flaxseed, can provide a good amount of dietary fiber that can help relieve constipation.