{"id":4534,"date":"2024-04-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vailhealth.org\/news\/healthier-smoothies\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T12:55:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T19:55:15","slug":"healthier-smoothies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vailhealth.org\/es\/news\/healthier-smoothies\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthier Smoothies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smoothies are more than just a health trend or fad, as proven by their long-tenured inclusion in the morning routine of American households. However, your smoothie is only as good for you as the ingredients you put in it. <br> <br> A healthier version of a smoothie includes a balanced combination of protein, fat and carbs, plus vitamins and minerals. The balanced approach ensures you stay fuller for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose your base. <ul> <li>Use a liquid: water, iced coffee, green tea, almond milk, oak milk, coconut water, fresh-squeezed juice.<\/li> <li><em>Tip: avoid using a sugary fruit juice as a base.<\/em><\/li> <\/ul><\/li>\n\n\n<li>Add your protein. <ul> <li>Protein powder, yogurt, silken tofu, nuts and seeds.<\/li> <\/ul><\/li>\n\n\n<li>Make it green. <ul> <li>Kale, spinach, chard, lettuce, cucumbers.<\/li> <\/ul><\/li>\n\n\n<li>Flavor with fruit. <ul> <li>Bananas, mango, pineapple, berries, apples, peaches.<\/li> <\/ul><\/li>\n\n\n<li>Give it a boost. <ul> <li>Avocado, nut butter, chia seeds, flax seeds, maca powder, goji berries, cacao nibs.<\/li> <\/ul><\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a little sweetness, add: pitted dates, raw honey, pure maple syrup or monk fruit.<br> <br> Flavorings and extracts: cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, coconut, almond, vanilla and peppermint.<br> <br> Add ice and blend in a high-speed blender, like a Ninja, for 1-2 minutes or until smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Carrot Cake Smoothie<\/strong><br> 1 cup water or almond milk<br> 1 cup ice<br> 1 scoop protein powder (unflavored or flavor of your choice)<br> 1 cup of packed spinach<br> 5-8 baby carrots or 1 full-size carrot<br> \u00bc cup of oats<br> 1 tsp peanut or almond butter<br> 1 tsp cinnamon<br> Drizzle of maple syrup<br> Bonus: 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds (great fiber addition!)<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also substitute apples for carrots, resulting in a smooth take on a classic apple pie.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smoothies are more than just a health trend or fad, as proven by their long-tenured inclusion in the morning routine of American households. 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