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Smoothies
first hit the market in the United States in
the late 1960s. Health food stores were
among the first to sell them. The primary
market was health-conscious individuals. A
fruit smoothie is a blended, cold, sweet
beverage of milkshake-like consistency made
from fresh or frozen fruit, fruit juices and
other ingredients such as crushed ice,
sweetener(s), milk, soy milk, frozen or
regular yogurt, protein powder or powdered
herbal supplements. Unlike slushy drinks,
fruit smoothies have a milkshake-like
consistency.
You may think that fruit smoothies are more
nutritious than soda, and that is true.
Depending on the ingredients in a smoothie,
it can be a good source of vitamins,
carbohydrates, protein and minerals, such as
calcium. However, some varieties are based
on fruit juices and frozen yogurt and may be
very high in calories and sugars.
Because fruit smoothies usually contain some
dairy and plenty of fruit, almost all are
rich in vitamin C and calcium. Vitamin C is
an important antioxidant nutrient that helps
strengthen the immune system and is
important for wound healing, building
collagen and promoting healthy gums. One of
the most important functions of calcium is
in building and maintaining strong bones and
teeth. Calcium also aids in muscle
contraction and helps regulate blood
pressure. |
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