{"id":13366,"date":"2011-04-08T11:18:17","date_gmt":"2011-04-08T15:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/?p=13366"},"modified":"2011-04-08T11:18:17","modified_gmt":"2011-04-08T15:18:17","slug":"smoothies-and-juices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2011\/04\/smoothies-and-juices\/","title":{"rendered":"Smoothies and Juices"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Smoothies and Juices, both have found a home here at the HQ and we love them equally.\u00a0 Is there a difference between the two? Yes and it’s a pretty big difference but it has nothing to do with nutrition or if one is healthier than the other.<\/p>\n

Smoothies:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are made in a blender typically with a liquid, greens, and some frozen fruit.\u00a0 Smoothies generally have a thicker consistency, think frozen daiquiri style but obviously without the alcohol.<\/p>\n

The benefit to smoothies is that you are getting in fruit and veggie servings while also benefiting from the fiber of the ingredients.\u00a0 By putting everything in the blender, the fiber gets broken up making it unnoticeable yet still highly beneficial.<\/p>\n

The upside to the fiber is that you are getting in your fiber servings for the day, it helps to keep your digestive tract squeaky clean, and it helps you feel full.<\/p>\n

You need fiber in your diet.\u00a0 Even if you don’t think that you need much, YOU DO.\u00a0 Fiber is highly important for colon health and for overall health.\u00a0 Fiber comes in many forms and fruits and veggies have a high amount of it.<\/p>\n

Since smoothies are made in a blender, clean-up is easy going.\u00a0 Smoothies can be made with whatever combos of fruits<\/a> and veggies you like<\/a>!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Juices:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are made by using a juicer with any combo of fruit and veggies you like.\u00a0 Usually there is a greens base and then you build off of that.\u00a0 They are a juice so they are a thin beverage, just like a regular drink.\u00a0 The difference between juice and smoothie is that in a juice, there is no fiber from the fruits or veggies.\u00a0 All the fiber has been removed leaving you with only the juice of the fruit or veggie.<\/p>\n

The fiber is pushed out another end and can be used for whatever you like.\u00a0 Some people throw it away and some people save it for other purposes.<\/p>\n

While you are not<\/em> getting fiber from juicing, you are still getting in nutrients from the fruits and veggies along with a serving of fruits and veggies for the day.\u00a0 The upside to juicing is that since it’s liquid, your body can utilize the nutrition a little faster since it isn’t processing fiber at the same time.<\/p>\n

Unlike smoothies, juicing is not a quick task.\u00a0 It takes a long time to juice the items and clean-up is not a fun chore.\u00a0 I’m very thankful that Scott helps and will clean the juicer because we might be juicing a lot less otherwise! I love juices but cleaning one is not fun.<\/p>\n

Is one better than the other?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Everybody has a difference of opinion on this.\u00a0 Mine is that each version has its place in life.\u00a0 For me personally, some days I feel like a smoothie and some days I feel like a juice.\u00a0 There are days when I want a cold thick drink full of fiber and there are days when my body wants to take it a little easier and a juice is perfect.\u00a0 Today as I’m feeling a tad under the weather, a juice is perfect whereas a smoothie would be a little too much.<\/p>\n

There is no right or wrong, each has it’s benefits.\u00a0 It’s up to you to decide what you like and what suits your lifestyle the best.\u00a0 If you have not had a juice before, I highly suggest trying out a juice from a juice bar a few times first before investing in a juicer.\u00a0 If you do decide to purchase a juicer, research and find one that fits your needs and lifestyle.\u00a0 We like items that can multitask, so the Omega<\/a> is our juicer of choice.<\/p>\n

The same goes with blenders.\u00a0 Don’t buy a Vitamix just because everyone else seems to be in love with them.\u00a0 Research and find one that fits your needs AND your budget.<\/p>\n

Do you do either of these at home? Have you had a smoothie or a juice before?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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