Vanilla Blueberry Blast Smoothie (2024)

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What are the benefits of the Berry Blast smoothie? ›

Rich in nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, manganese, potassium, magnesium, and containing essential dietary fiber, these high quality strawberries are wonderful for promoting heart, bone, eye, skin, and digestive health, as well as lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar levels, ...

Blueberries pack a nutritional punch of Vitamin C, folate and fiber. The berries' potassium has been shown to help lower high blood pressure—a particular risk factor during pregnancy. Milk and yogurt add calcium, vitamin D and protein to build strong bones for baby too.

On gelling: If your smoothie is gelling, perhaps you added chia or flax seeds too far in advance. Blueberries, which are very high in natural pectin, are also a culprit of jelly-like smoothies. A re-blend with a little bit of ice and some creamy liquid (if appropriate for the flavor profiles) will likely do the trick.

Once you find the right balance and taste, that smoothie can be a good thing. "It's really fine to have a smoothie every day. It can be a convenient meal replacement as long as you're making sure that it really is replacing the meal. Not too few calories, but not too many calories," says Fye.

A healthy berry smoothie is rich in antioxidants

Antioxidants are chemical compounds that keep free radicals in your body under control. Without antioxidants, these free radicals would increase, and damage your cells, causing oxidative stress.

Great for Weight Loss

Consuming blueberries may reduce belly fat. One study notes blueberries influence the genes that regulate fat burning and storage. In addition, blueberries contain prebiotics that promotes gut health, therefore reducing bloating.

Blueberries are loaded with anthocyanins, which are known to help reduce the risk of chronic disease. According to a 2020 review in Advances in Nutrition, these compounds combat oxidative stress and inflammation—two significant factors in developing chronic disease.

Feel free to use tea or soy –experiment and have fun! Typically you would add ice to a smoothie, but if your fruit is pre-frozen, it is unnecessary to use ice. Adding fruit juice is a good option, but remember to be aware of the sugar content of any fruit juice you are adding to your smoothie.

An enzyme in bananas makes flavanols less bioavailable when it's combined with berries. Researchers say bananas are still a great fruit to be eaten on the side, or added to smoothies that don't have flavanol-rich ingredients such as berries, grapes and cocoa.

What thickens a smoothie? ›

No ice: If you don't have ice, you can use frozen fruit, oats, chia seeds, yogurt, or nuts and nut butter to thicken your smoothie. No frozen fruit: Add a scoop of raw oats or chia seeds into the blender instead. No yogurt: You can swap yogurt with nut butter to thicken a smoothie.

The Purpose of Ice in Smoothies

First, it helps create a smooth and creamy texture acting as a natural thickening agent. When blended, ice helps emulsify the ingredients, creating a well-incorporated mixture. Second, well…it keeps the smoothie cold.

Fresh blueberries have pectin in them so when they are blended into a smoothie, it can get thick and jello-like. If you use fresh, enjoy the smoothie straight away or use frozen blueberries. Frozen banana will make the smoothie even creamier.

This slimming smoothie is chock-full of four different berries and the health benefits that come with them: Anthocyanins, which give berries their bright colors, have been linked to weight loss as well as protection against cancer, inflammation, and heart disease.

A Berry protein smoothie is a good source of potassium

Potassium helps the body to maintain fluid balance and normal nerve, and muscle function. It effectively lowers your blood pressure by neutralizing the effects of sodium in the body.

Blueberries are high in antioxidants. Something a recent study has shown can help you sleep, among many other things. Raspberries contain B6 a vitamin that helps to boost melatonin's sleep-regulating production.

With only 90 calories, 0g carbs and 0g sugar you can enjoy this classic summer favourite without the excess calories and sugar. Inventory quantities are not updated in real time, please call ahead to your store of choice to confirm that we have the product you are looking for.