Introduction to Smoothies
A smoothie is a thick, chilled
beverage made from blended raw fruit and vegetables. It is usually combined
with various other ingredients making it delicious as well as nutritional. A
smoothie can be healthy depending on the ingredients.
For instance using sweeteners,
ice cream and protein powders diminishes the nutritional value even though
fresh fruit are used whereas using large servings of fruit and vegetables
combined with water, milk or yogurt are usually considered part of a healthy
diet.
Smoothies include pulp, skin
and seeds making it thicker than fruit juice with a consistency similar to
milkshake. It can be made using a normal blender or a juicer.
