To the untrained and inexperienced eye a smoothie and a juice might seem like the same thing or at least very similar. Although both are drinks that are typically made with fruits and vegetables, there are some significant differences between the two.
Smoothies include a greater variety of ingredients and have a thick consistency, while juices are simpler recipes and leave out the fiber and pulp of produce.
In terms of health and nutrition, both smoothies and juices can be great additions to your daily diet. There are pitfalls to watch out for with both, and you should always make your own rather than relying on store bought products. The latter are often high in calories, sugar, and preservatives. To help you decide which is better for your lifestyle, or to convince you that both juices and smoothies have a place in your diet, here is some more information about both.
Tickle your taste buds with this delicious fruit smoothie!
It’s the time of year where I live when fresh produce is plentiful. I’m so grateful for the local farmers who grow my food with much care and love. Most of the ingredients I used in this smoothie are local and organic, just the way I like it.
This smoothie features one of my new favorite ingredients, gelatin.
Digestion problems are not just uncomfortable, painful, and embarrassing, they are also fairly common. Many people struggle with disorders of the digestive tract, including those that cause discomfort and inflammation like irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, acid reflux, ulcers, and just plain old indigestion with no particular diagnosis.
Just when I thought I’d exhausted all the possible smoothie ingredients along came one I somehow overlooked, applesauce :)