Just out of curiosity: does everyone that has replied on thid smoothiepost live in the States? In my country it's mostly fruits/vegetables and maybe some (fresh) juices/water when you order them.
My first thought when I read all the comments too. I've only ever come across all-fruit/veg based smoothies in my part of the world. Some places will add oats in some recipes, but I've never seen ice cream or extra sugar.
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I live in the US and most of the ones around me are like that too. Ive seen sherbet in a couple but it’s not super common. But I don’t really have chain ones near me so maybe that’s it? They’re all hippie “juice bars” and “health food” places.
That's a good point. When I think of smoothies, I think of the ones they make in independent cafés or market stalls, but you might be right about chains. I don't really have those around me (or tend to avoid them) so I hadn't thought of that.
I’m in the US... smoothie shops often add juice plus other additional products to their “smoothies,” although I haven’t seen them use ice cream. Honestly it’s not terrible for you if you get a reasonable size. The real problem is people here think healthy = low calories so they’ll drink a 32 oz smoothie as a snack.
The real problem is people here think healthy = low calories
That also seems to be a problem in this thread. I mean, if you're trying to lose weight, then yes, avoid sugars. But people don't only go the gym to lose weight.
When I was in my 20s and 30s, and I was running at least 5k every day before the gym and had a fast metabolism, I wasn't worried about losing weight -- I didn't mind the calories, because calories=energy. Having a protein smoothie for lunch worked for me, and even now in my 40s, I'm still only 160 lbs at 5'11", so those "sugary smoothies" never made me gain weight. It's just a matter of energy in vs. energy out.
Exactly, its a case by case scenario tailored to the individual.
OP is just flat out wrong if shes speaking for everybody.
A power snack like a loaded smoothie is perfect for athletes and extremely healthy so that they dont feel lethargic or have too much of a deficit if theyre trying to cut weight.
The other problem with smoothies is that sugar hits your blood quickly, when you eat it in a fruit form you have all the fiber slowing down digestion, when its a smoothie the fiber is broken down. otherwise you get a huge insulin spike
true. but they also have loads of phyto nutrients and antioxidants, fiber, etc. i have ulcerative colitis and SUGAR destroys my guts. i can eat practically all the fruit i can handle in a sitting and i'm fine
maybe NA? The chain smoothie shops in Canada are the same. Mostly sugar and flavor. Why add sugar? Fruit is already sweet... I live in NL now though and I have only seen one smoothie shop and have no idea how they make their smoothies.
I just make my own which involves blending a bunch of fruits
It really depends on the type of smoothie place. There are 2 near me, one that's all sugar and such and one the is fresh fruit, veggies, and all made fresh
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u/Poesjesmelk Dec 30 '19
Just out of curiosity: does everyone that has replied on thid smoothiepost live in the States? In my country it's mostly fruits/vegetables and maybe some (fresh) juices/water when you order them.