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Weight loss smoothies are big business these days. You might have seen ads for them making tantalising claims… Quick, easy, satisfying, nutritious – a complete meal in a drink! This can make them a tempting option for people trying to lose weight. But does the scientific evidence back them up? Read more…
Preparing a protein powder smoothie can be hit and miss. Sometimes they’re delicious, creamy, and packed with nutrients. But other times they’re lumpy, gritty, and taste downright awful. High protein smoothies are popular with fitness fans and followers of plant-based diets. They’re an excellent source of nutrients that support Read more…
If we asked you to list some banana smoothie benefits, what would you say? They’re full of energy? Good before a workout? Look at us in horror for suggesting that carbs might be healthy?! In this article – we’ve collated all of the key health benefits of a banana Read more…
There are a number of green smoothie benefits that often seem too good to be true. Can they really improve your health as much as the claims state? Or is it a load of exaggerated internet marketing that’s spiralled into fiction? In this article – we review the scientific Read more…
Have you ever wondered how to make a smoothie sweeter without sugar? If you want to make your smoothies to taste better without adding empty calories, then we’re right there with you. Taste and flavour are hugely important in building healthy eating habits for the long-term. But what can Read more…
Turmeric has been touted as a super-spice in recent years but does have longheld roots in Ayurvedic medicine. There’s mixed evidence about its effectiveness, yet sales of its active ingredient, curcumin, are expected to exceed $100m globally by 2024. So, we decided to look into how turmeric and curcumin Read more…