1. Posted by on Wed, Jun 27, 2007, 2:52 pm PDT

I have a question. The smoothies sold in shops. Are they just as good?

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2. Posted by priscie808 on Wed, Jun 27, 2007, 2:57 pm PDT

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE SMOOTHIES!!!!

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3. Posted by cbicdemos on Thu, Jun 28, 2007, 5:37 am PDT

Most smoothie recipes call for a banana...which I am allergic to. Where can I find "banana-free" smoothie recipes?

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4. Posted by cheryl m on Thu, Jun 28, 2007, 6:47 am PDT

I can't have seeds or nut's (diverticulitus) What can I add as a fruit?

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5. Posted by Sabrina on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:22 pm PDT

Question: Can I whip up a batch and save some for later so I don't have to go through all the steps every time I want a smoothie?

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6. Posted by spidrgirl994 on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:23 pm PDT

i get allergies from starwberries what else can i use to replace them?

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7. Posted by jackie on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:24 pm PDT

YUM!!

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8. Posted by jbenaquisto on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:24 pm PDT

My favorite smoothie is frozen blueberries, frozen strawberris, soy milk and non-fat plain yogurt (No need to add ice cubes since the fruit is frozen). It is so yummy and so good for you.

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9. Posted by scottwouw on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:24 pm PDT

If you really want to increase the nutrition level of a smoothie, make it a green smoothie (add kale, spinach, baby greens, etc) and add soy protein powder.

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10. Posted by ddraked@sbcglobal.net on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:24 pm PDT

I love to make smoothies at home I usually use ornage, frozen banana, ice, yogurt, and ice cubes. I consider smoothies are good for you and can go with a light meal.

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11. Posted by ladymayazul on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:24 pm PDT

This makes no sense, use artificially flavored fat free yogurt in one but buttermilk in another? Just use skim milk or fresh juice as a base. you don't need any sweetner with pineapple juice! lousy article

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12. Posted by Michelle on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:25 pm PDT

For the person who can't have seeds. Try watermelon, cherries, honeydue, cantalope. A great one is to use peaches and vanilla fat free yogurt, very yummy. Blueberries work great. I don't care for raspberries etc, they leave too many seeds. Mango, banana is great too. Or try condensed orange juice with fat free vanilla ice cream. Tastes like a creamsicle. For the person about banana's. I don't care for them either, they are pretty yuck. So to thicken tour smoothie try some tofu. Make sure you get the silk kind, works great.

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13. Posted by calebtrask28 on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:25 pm PDT

I think the smoothies at reatilers are bit more healthier depending on what you get in it. Most of the top smoothie joints will let you know the nutritional value (protein, carbs, calories, etc.) Get a protein boost or energy boost to help burn calories. Stay away from the ones that are obviously more delicious sounding

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14. Posted by Bekkie MK ULTRA on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:26 pm PDT

Telling people to have artificially sweetened smoothies is an oxymoron. Artificial sweeteners can cause major health risks and cause people to crave more carbs. So if you are trying to be healthy you are better off having organic low fat yogurt or non with yogurt that has no rBST or rBGH (Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone). It is only like 150 calories for 8 oz. which is better then this pages whooping 240. I suggest reading more up on "healthy" foods.

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15. Posted by ddraked@sbcglobal.net on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:26 pm PDT

I just love to make homemade smoothies. I put bananas,ice cubes, orange juice, and yogurt in mine. They're good and even with a light meal.

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16. Posted by ashley k on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:26 pm PDT

#3-try smoothierecipesonline.com.It has alot of different recipes.

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17. Posted by figwaah on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:26 pm PDT

cbicdemos- instead of banana, try 1/2 a galia or honeydew melon for a really fluffy, healthier drink. This article, although encouraging people to make better choices, has some bad information. Never use artificial sweeteners. Try a little date or agave syrup (low GI) instead. Milk doesn't belong in smoothies. Use banana, melon instead. If you absolutely need a 'milk' use rice milk. No hormones, no blood, no pus, safe for allergy sufferers and far lower in calories. Smoothies are about being healthy. Milk and sugar don't belong in a smoothie. If you need them in there, you haven't made a good smoothie. Try whizzing up a banana, some strawberries and a melon. Add ice-cubes. Tastes divine! Check out www.gliving.tv for PROPER health tips.

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18. Posted by Lauri on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:27 pm PDT

cheryl - try cherries, peaches, plums...- freeze the fruit first if not already frozen - it'll keep the smoothie thicker. maybe even use apples (cored and peeled)???

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19. Posted by xdarkmagic on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:27 pm PDT

That's a great way to clean up the blender! I'm usually reluctant to make smoothies because i hate having to wash the blender

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20. Posted by joesphgarner on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:27 pm PDT

shirleydement: Check out Juice It Up! Most of the smoothies are around the same calories. See the nutritional info on their website. juiceitup.com

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21. Posted by Kay on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:27 pm PDT

Haha. When I saw this on the homepage I thought of my love for smoothies and milkshakes fresh from my blender at home. Almost every other day we use it to make something delicious. A family favorite, courtesy of yours truly, is a blend of frozen strawberries and grapes, (frozen or unfrozen) bananas, and a bit of water. Depending on who you are serving you can put in the right amount of ingredients. And as for the type of grapes, I prefer purple because they are sweeters. As you can tell, no sugar is added, so this is incredibly healthy, unless there is something against self-frozen fruit which has nothing added to it. Try it sometime, it's great. (I like it icy, but if you want a smoothie or milkshake, add more water or milk.)

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22. Posted by avamarie1978 on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:28 pm PDT

you can use all different kinds of fruits for smoothies! I prefer unsing juice instead of milk or yogurt (personal preference) much lighter that way!! Also buying fresh fruit is much better healthwise and taste wise. throw your choice (or all) of fruit--blueberries, mangos, strawberries, bananas,etc ice and some fruit juice- your preference - in a blender. Perfect for a hot summer day!!!

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23. Posted by dan708 on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:28 pm PDT

Guess I'm old-fashioned - I prefer chocolate shakes!

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24. Posted by john p on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:28 pm PDT

I always make my smoothie with just fruit, and I love them. I buy frozen strawberries, peaches, and blue berries. Drop a bit of each one in, not very many blue berries but an equal amount of strawberry to peach ratio, and blend in my bullet. This by far is my fave, as well as all my friends who ask for one almost as soon as they walk in the door. You can also mix it up with a bag of mixed tropical fruits and find your own recipe.

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25. Posted by corey k on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:29 pm PDT

smoothies are NOt healthy...just keep away from them

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26. Posted by BkNYCmariposa on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:29 pm PDT

For Sabrina, I make smoothies year round, so if you would like to save the smoothie for later, just add lemon or lime juice to prevent the juice from turning to a brownish color (the way an apple does when you are eating it). Also, I like to keep the batch I make in the freezer to hold its firmness, then take it out at least 10-15 minutes before I drink it again so it won't be too frozen.

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27. Posted by ziggy_beagle_boy on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:30 pm PDT

My favorite energy-boost smoothie is made of non-fat plain yogurt, frozen berries (strawberries, raspberries, cherries, or blueberries), a dash of pomegranate juice, a few ice cubes, and a small amount of Splenda. Voila! It's very filling and I often have it for dinner.

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28. Posted by Chris W on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:31 pm PDT

Instead of sugar, try Stevia. Its a natural herb thats safe for even diabetics.....and is about 2:1 sweeter than sugar.

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29. Posted by Brian S on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:31 pm PDT

Wow! My favorite breakfast food and/or evening snack (to beat my evening sweet tooth)!! I find it best to grab the bags of frozen fruit, unsweetened of course, like black cherries, mango, peaches, strawberries, and blueberries to name a few. Then mix / match 1 type of frozen fruit w/ 1 container of flavored, low fat, low calorie yogurt, 4-6 ice cubes and a cup or two of Light Vanilla flavored Silk. If I need some protein (mainly in the A.M.) I add a scoop or two of whey protein. My personal favorite is Strawberry flavored, of course. Also, to increase my antioxidants, I also replace a fruit w/ Sambazon brand Acai Berry puree (also found in the freezer dept - Whole Foods). Just mix your favorite fruits (frozen if possible), blend, and ENJOY!!

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30. Posted by Nature L on Thu, Jul 05, 2007, 1:31 pm PDT

To the person, who asked for banana-free smoothies: Try fat free yogurt instead of bananas and you will be fine. Bananas are added for flavor and for the "smooth" texture of the smoothie. You can achieve the same with yougurt.

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