Topic: healthy smoothie

Pimp My Health: 6 Tips For A Healthy Smoothie (Beyond Just Adding Fruit)

Pimp My Health: 6 Tips For A Healthy Smoothie (Beyond Just Adding Fruit)

Who doesn’t love a good smoothie in the summer? They’re cold, refreshing and oh, so unhealthy. Wait, what? Yep, you may think you’re doing your body good by sipping on a fruit smoothie from your local juice bar, but are you really? Do you even know what’s in it? Turns out, a lot of restaurant or store-bought (and even some homemade) smoothies can be loaded with sugar, fat, carbs and calories, making them more like milkshakes in disguise. So this week on Pimp My Health, we’re going to pimp your smoothie. Take a look at these six simple tips for a more nutritious beverage–that still tastes good! More »

How to Make a Healthy Smoothie: Top 10 Non-Soy Protein Powders

How to Make a Healthy Smoothie: Top 10 Non-Soy Protein Powders

I’m a little bit of a smoothie freak. I have at least a smoothie a day, but I always make my own (and encourage you to do the same); the ingredients and sugar in most pre-made smoothies and protein shakes scare me. I use fruits and vegetables in my smoothies, and I do add protein powder. But protein powders can be confusing: You have to pick your source of protein, and I think it’s important to look for non-GMO, hormone- and antibiotic-free products, as well. I’m not a fan of soy-based powders because of the concerns with processed soy. (Soy contains phytoestrogens (plant estrogens), so when you process soy into isolates or TVP you are processing hormones and this may have dangerous health implications. Pure soy (tofu/edamame) doesn’t carry this potential risk.) Instead, I seek out whey, hemp, brown rice or vegetable-based protein powders; these are much less processed than soy protein isolates, and they’re a a far cry from the muscle-head proteins. More »