Smoothie Exposé: The Truth Behind Your Favorite Fruit Blend

Summer is near and so is the season for those refreshingly cool smoothies of our favorite fruits and veggies blend.  We can only see those retail smoothie bars full of health-conscious people lining up to get their yummy dose of their fave mix, from those plain smoothies to tasty designer smoothies spiked with those mega boosters promising the best value for your money.  But before you jump on the hype, learn why you should think twice before reaching for a glass:

Smoothies are packed with Whopping Sugar and Calories

The great news with smoothies is the promise of making you get your healthy dose of fruits and greens.  The bad news is that most commercial smoothies are laced with high-fructose corn syrup or highly refined sugar, which are one of major causes of obesity.  I guess you’re better off eating a slice of fruit cake instead, or even a can of soda.  Mike Nash have explained it quite simply that all these sugar overload, added to the fruits’ natural sugar, will give you a sugar rush… which will make you crash.  It’s like a roller coaster ride of wanting more sugar to replace your body’s depleted energy.  There are better energy drinks out there that will fire you up, naturally.

Smoothies with the Extra Boost.. Gives You Extra Risks

Yes, unless your retailer will be accountable for what they’re placing on your drink, you should skip all those added powder boosters that promises energy, weight loss and even multivitamins.  You are not sure if these powders are synthetic or organic, and they are not absorbed efficiently by your body.  So why take the risk?

Watch out for Sugar-Free Smoothies

Reality Check:  Nothing that’s sugar-free should ever taste sweet.  This goes true with your smoothies as well.  Aspartame as an artificial sweetener is far worst than sugar.  If you can skip the sugar, don’t go for the artificial ones.  There are reported cases of migraines, lymphoma and fibromyalgia because of this nasty food additive.  If you can’t curb your sweet tooth, go for organic agave or raw honey instead.

Smoothies Causes Tooth Decay

The fruit acid extracts from your smooth blend, coupled with a sugar overload, are enough to make your tooth enamel quaver in fear.  Studies have shown that smoothies causes teeth erosion, and can make your mouth a breeding ground for bacteria.  You can brush your teeth after a sip, just make sure to wait 30 minutes after your last drink.  This will give enough time for your mouth’s pH levels to restore its balance from all the acid influx.

In the end, it’s better to prepare your healthy snack of smoothie at home, which gives you that peace of mind in drinking your healthy treat.  Try as many varieties as you can!