Smoothies have been dubbed as excellent meal substitutes, and it’s true; a nutritionally balanced smoothie is an excellent way to nourish your body and lose weight. The problem? Big chains often include sweetened fruits, fruit juices, chemical fillers, and high-fat dairy, some even add sorbet and ice cream. This results in a drink that’s essentially a giant sugar bomb loaded with excessive carbs and calories.
By making your own smoothies, you have complete control over what goes inside. However, it’s important to be mindful of the ingredients because the hidden sugars and fats can quickly add up and hinder your weight loss efforts.
The NutriBullet Balance is your very own personal nutritionist that can help you track what you’re putting into your smoothie and your body. By factoring in your health goals and eating preferences, it can help you build your perfect weight loss smoothie.
If you don’t have a SMART nutrient extractor to calculate the amounts of nutrients, sugars, and fats in your smoothie as you add each ingredient, you can build a healthier smoothie by limiting or avoiding the following ingredients.
7 Smoothie Ingredients Hindering Your Weight Loss