Fruits are a mainstay ingredient of smoothieseven those higher in natural sugars.
Heres what to toss into your blender for a nutrition boost.
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There was a time when social media was all about the no-fruit smoothies.
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(Fruit smoothies are full of sugar, they said!)
And smoothies just so happen to be a perfect vehicle for getting more fruit into your day.
In fact, there are six so-called bad fruits that are perfect for sipping.
Its time to break out your blender.
Increased fiber intake from fruit is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and obesity.
6 Bad Fruits You Should Be Putting in Your Smoothies
1.
Avocado
Fun fact: anavocadois a fruit, not a vegetable!
While this green beauty has takentoastto trendy new levels, its also a great addition to your smoothie.
Recent research has also found that people who ate avocado every day improved their diet quality.
Try ourSpinach-Avocado Smoothiefor a creamy, green start to your day.
Blueberries
These vibrant little gems are bursting with nutrition.
In addition to their nutrient content, blueberries have another thing going for themtheyre naturally sweet.
Rizzo says that this allows her to add vegetables to her smoothies and still achieve good taste.
Combine two fruits on this list and create ourBlueberry & Avocado Smoothie.
Dates
Most often, youll find dried dates at the grocery store.
And here atEatingWellwe dont hate ondried fruitespecially dates.
Dates provide important nutrients like fiber, potassium, vitamin B6 and copper.
In fact, dates are often used as a replacement for added sugar like honey or maple syrup.
We use dates to sweeten ourAnti-Inflammatory Raspberry & Spinach Smoothie.
Mango
Mangoes get a bad rap at times because they are one of the highest-sugar fruits.
For instance, a 1-cup serving of fresh mango has 23 grams of total (natural) sugar.
But, dont let that scare you off.
That same serving ofmangohas just 100 calories and packs 3 grams of fiber.
It also contains two-thirds of your Daily Value for vitamin C.
Another perk of the sunny fruit?
Pineapple
Another tropical fruit that is perfect for smoothies is pineapple.
The natural sweetness of this beautiful yellow fruit comes with a slew of health perks.
They also contain an enzyme called bromelain, which has been shown to support healthy digestion, says Cording.
You cant go wrong giving thisPineapple Green Smoothiea try.
Prunes
Prunesaka dried plumsare a must-add to your smoothie routine, and its not just forregularity.
One of those is sorbitol, a sugar alcohol that is not absorbed by the body.
(Its also what helps get your GI tract moving.)
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