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You put WHAT in that smoothie?
If you’re just making smoothies with fruit, I’m here to tell you that you’re missing out an a prime opportunity to get more plants.
The beauty of smoothies is that you can add a vegetable or two to your typical fruit smoothie and get even more plants in – a trick that’s especially important if you (or someone you know, like a small child that might live in my home) struggles with eating enough vegetables.
Bonus points if you also add a source of fat, like nut butter or even avocado!
🥵 + 👩🍳,
Kristina
smooth smoothie operator
Today in 5 minutes or less I’m sharing:
5 you put WHAT in that smoothie? recipes
Useless fact: the origins of the smoothie
A short smoothie video
How to thrive with online grocery shopping
I want to know, “Where do you shop for food?”
How to get meal plans for under $2/week
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DID YOU KNOW? 🧐
Smoothies — or at least a similar product — have actually been around since ancient times. Crushing fruits into pulp and mixing them with juices isn't a new concept, as records show this technique has been practiced by South American, Eastern, and Mediterranean civilizations for ages. When modern refrigeration was introduced in the early 20th century, people were suddenly able to store perishable foods for longer periods of time, thereby boosting the fruits and veggies market. Then came the blender, marketed as the "miracle mixer," in 1938 — a revolutionary, portable tool that mashed ingredients together at a hyperspeed rate. The health food movement of the 1960s also played a huge role in the smoothie boom. (source)
I like to do weird things in the shower, like drink my coffee, brush my teeth and drink a smoothie. It's good time management.
SECRET RECIPE OF THE DAY 🤫
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