Smoothie Drinks Have Little Or No Fat, Making Them Extremely Popular With Weight Watchers

By Mandy Sherwood

Smoothie drinks are the most, if not one of the most, wholesome drinks in the world. Smoothies are a liquid drink and the nutrients they contain pass directly from the digestive tract into the bloodstream. With a little experimentation and practice you can soon learn how to make a smoothie drink that tastes good as well as being an enjoyable healthy and delicious drink. The trick to making Smoothies that will have you craving another and another is not that difficult especially if you start with your favourite fruit.

Smoothies have little or no fat, making them extremely popular with weight watchers. Unlike juicing which squeezes out the liquid substance of vegetables and fruits, blending includes the pulp and therefore smoothie drinks are full of fibre making them far healthier. It is due to fibre content that they are considered by many as an alternate option for a complete meal, because it leaves the drinker feeling full.

Ice is an optional ingredient that most people use when they make a smoothie but there are some recipes that use only whole fruits and raw vegetables blended together to make smoothie drinks. Some people prefer to make smoothie vegetable drinks using only vegetables and vegetable juice while others like to mix the vegetables with a juice for some sweetness and flavour, it's a personal preference.

As you experiment with the smoothie maker the better you become at making them and achieving the consistency you prefer and the taste you enjoy. Fruit smoothies are delicious, and watching them being blended is a lot of fun. For anyone who appreciates the benefits of juicing fresh fruits and vegetables, blending their own yoghurt drinks, or making fresh cocktails, a smoothie maker soon becomes a must.

For those who think that health must be a priority, a smoothie must be a significant part of their diet. If you are new to making smoothie drinks, give some thought on what fruits you like and include those to make a smoothie drink that you will love. If you prefer vegetables, there are many smoothie drinks using vegetables rather than fruits that are simple to create and very tasty.

Remember there is always a liquid base needed when you make smoothie drink, it can be milk, juice, ice or frozen yogurt. Ice is usually used since it provides the chill that is so loved by those that enjoy smoothies but again what you use as the base is a personal choice.