5 You’re consuming store-bought smoothies.
We’ve discussed how smoothies with too much added sugar and not enough protein or fiber can contribute to weight gain, and one of the most common culprits when it comes to these qualities is a store-bought, pre-made smoothie. Drinking these means you don’t have any control over which ingredients (and how much of each) are used.
“Pre-packaged or store-bought smoothies can often be loaded with added sugars and preservatives, making them less healthy choices,” says Sabat. “These additives can increase the calorie content and promote weight gain if consumed regularly.”
For example, the Bolthouse Protein Plus Strawberry Smoothie may have 30 grams of protein, but with only 1 gram of fiber and 39 grams of total sugar, with 25 of those grams coming from added sugar, it’s best to leave this one alone. We can also say the same for the Naked Juice Blue Machine. This bottled smoothie has a total of 55 grams of sugar, as well as only 3 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein, meaning there’s almost nothing to keep you feeling full.
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