Smoothies: A Bad ‘Diet’ Food

If you thought smoothies were harmless, think again!

Brimming with fruits and vegetables, the smoothie presents a quick and easy way of getting in your five-a-day. If only it were so simple…

The bad side is that smoothies don’t fill you up as much as eating normal fruits and vegetables would because most of their fiber content disintegrates in the pureeing process. In light of the fact that the calorie content of a smoothie is equivalent to a sandwich, you’re doing more damage than good.