This topic came to my mind last week. I have a coworker that drinks a large smoothie every morning not knowing what she is drinking. I'm always thinking things like "could've had a large fry for that!" Well in order for you to understand what I'm saying let me break it down. A medium Angel Food from Smoothie King has 531 calories but that's not the kicker, it has 126 carbs, 112.5 g of sugar, and 6 measly grams of protein. How about the Slim-n-Trim strawberry with 562 calories, 126 carbs, and 108 grams of sugar. And if your not trying to bulk up stay AWAY from The Hulk and Peanut Power Plus smoothies. Those carry lots of sugar and carbohydrates. Instead try a healthier option. The Gladiator 270 calories 45 grams of protein, 1.5 carbs and 0 grams of sugar, if you add a banana (complex carbs! the good ones) it's still healthy and your numbers go to 380 calories, 8 carbs, and 12g of sugar. If you have the time pre-pack your own smoothies and place them in the freezer. I use 2 cups spinach, 1 banana, 1/3 cup pineapple, and 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder. All I have to do is dump it in the blender and add water. This comes to 260 calories, 13 carbs, and 20 g of sugar.
HAPPY SMOOTHIE MAKING!!!
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