Posted on 06/21/2023 9:16:35 AM PDT by Red Badger
(Last Updated On: June 20, 2023)
NATIONAL SMOOTHIE DAY
Capitalizing on the bountiful fruits and vegetables available this time of year, National Smoothie Day on June 21st celebrates the refreshing beverage brought to you by the blender.
#NationalSmoothieDay
Using fresh ingredients, whole grains and punches of flavor, smoothies transform our fruits and veggies into a delightfully cool drink. Some smoothies incorporate herbs and spices, punching up the flavor level. The base ingredients include milk, yogurt, juice, and a blend of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables in a variety of combinations.
You may turn a little green when you consider adding vegetables to your smoothie, but don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. Both fruit and vegetable smoothies can pack in the nutrients, but be careful, the calories can also add up. Making smart choices will help keep your smoothies on the healthier side:
Limit your boosters – Ingredients like nut butters, seeds, grains and protein powders increase the fat and calories. While these ingredients add flavor and even nutrients, include them in small portions. You can also limit them to 1-2 per smoothie.
Control portion size – Just like our regular meals, smoothies can become oversized. Monitor the portion size for your main ingredients so that when your smoothie is complete, the calories and fat add up to a balanced serving. For example, one cup of berries, half a cup of yogurt and a tablespoon of a nut butter shouldn’t put you over.
Avoid juices – Prepared juices add calories. If you need a little more sweetness, consider adding a calorie-free sweetener or limiting the juice to just a splash.
Add veggies – Spinach, beets, kale and zucchini are just a few of the veggies that add nutrients and fiber without adding a lot of calories. And these veggies don’t add any offputting flavors.
Add a little spice – Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and turmeric add flavor without adding calories. They also provide us with other benefits as well. Cinnamon, for example, may help lower blood sugar and blood pressure.
Smoothies make a terrific meal substitute, too. When you’re craving something sweet or need an energy boost, a smoothie can be the answer.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL SMOOTHIE DAY
Visit your favorite smoothie bar and order your favorite combination. Share your recipes and invite someone to join you. Tell us what your favorite ingredients are, your tips and tricks, too. May we also suggest:
Try something new. Swap out one ingredient for another. You might find the best combination ever.
Give a shout-out to your favorite smoothie bar. They will appreciate it!
Share a photo of your beautiful smoothie!
Pick up a smoothie recipe book.
However you celebrate, be sure to use #NationalSmoothieDay to share on social media.
NATIONAL SMOOTHIE DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this summer holiday.
Smoothie Ping!.......................
Smoothies are racist! I do not see any black smoothies in the illustration! ;-)
What would be in it?..................🤢
Maybe there should be a chocolate smoothie. Oh, wait, wouldn’t that be like a chocolate milkshake?
Banana+yogurt+Ovaltine = non-caucasian smoothie, also highly tasty!
Be careful not to shred your decoder ring in the mixer.
About a year ago I bought a Ninja Nutra blender and I love it. I buy fresh fruit and berries of all kinds and separate them into zip lock bags and freeze. I use fat free vanilla yogurt, almond milk, fruit and sometimes add some spinach and or kale and even a few baby carrots and celery.
It’s a great breakfast for me for taking to work or drinking the in car on the way, filling and energizing and nutritious without being too heavy. I’ve also made smoothies with frozen bananas and peanut butter with a dash of dark coco powder, ice and almond milk with a dash of honey.
The latter is a great substitute if I’m craving ice cream at night. I’m not lactose intolerant but find if I consume dairy and especially ice cream at night, I’ll be up all night with terrible acid reflux, sometimes vomiting too.
Nickel Creek - Smoothie Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcjAXI4jANw
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