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5 Easy Smoothie Recipes<\/a> Perfect To Replace Meal<\/strong><\/h1>\n

My experience as a dietitian has been enriched by the numerous customers who have told me that they just mix fruit with water or almond milk and have this as their morning beverage. As a result, they would get hungry soon thereafter, as well as for the rest of the day. In order to compensate for not consuming enough nutrients during the early hours, many of them would eat more at meals than they were comfortable eating.<\/p>\n

The “healthy eating” icon is the smoothie, which many people use to replace breakfast or other meals. But without proper planning, that simple smoothie can easily be nutritionally deficient.<\/p>\n

As a dietitian, I’ve worked with many clients who had fruit and water for breakfast. They’d get hungry soon after and throughout the day. Because they didn’t get enough nutrients in the morning, they’d overeat at meals.<\/p>\n

I’m not here to judge anyone’s smoothie-making skills. Keeping in mind a few key points, I believe smoothies can be a quick and easy way to fuel your body and mind while satisfying mealtime hunger. It’s good news that smoothies can be a complete meal when planned properly.<\/p>\n

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Your smoothie should be substantial enough to be considered a meal, comparable to what you would consume for a meal if it weren’t in smoothie form. Dietary calorie needs vary widely depending on many factors, making it difficult to recommend a target number. The smoothie should keep you satisfied for at least three hours and contain adequate amounts of all major macronutrients. Here’s why! While I generally discourage calorie counting, it can help ensure that you are not undereating if you have a history of dieting and restriction. If consumed as a meal, I recommend smoothies contain at least 400 calories.<\/p>\n

Returning to the macronutrients, make sure each smoothie has enough carbs, protein, and fat. It’s more likely that a smoothie with a variety of foods will work as a meal because food groups work together to keep you satisfied until your next snack or meal. A filling smoothie should have at least one food from each category. (Add leafy greens, cocoa powder, and spices for extra flavor!)<\/p>\n