Frozen yogurt
Ice cream is an obvious no-no—once that goes in the blender, you’ve made a milkshake, not a smoothie. But despite having fewer calories than ice cream, frozen yogurt should also be avoided. “There’s still too much sugar in it, and it’s not going to nourish you,” says Sara Haas, RDN, LDN, and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Sweetener
If there’s fruit in your smoothie, no further sweetener is required. “I would never add sugar: white sugar, table sugar, honey, agave nectar—you’re already getting enough sweetness from the fruit,” says Torey Armul, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. And while fruit is a good way to sweeten your smoothie, keep an eye on the portion size. “Only add a cup, because the more fruit you add, the more sugar and calories you’re adding, too,” says Angela Ginn-Meadow, RD, LDN, CDE, and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Try one of these 5 go-to smoothies from super-healthy nutritionists.
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