Healthy Swaps: Smoothies

Sse these tips to swap empty-calorie smoothie components with smarter, high-energy ingredients for a leaner, meaner frozen treat.
Smoothies: Good or Bad?

We filled you in on ways to create more figure-friendly salads, and now we're showing you how to make over another pseudo health food: smoothies. Those ginormous smoothie shop drinks made our list of "Healthy" Foods to Skip, but with the right ingredients, smoothies can definitely be "healthy eats."

Making your own is a good place to start, but whether you pick them up or whip them up in your own kitchen, use these tips to swap high-calorie components with smarter high-energy ingredients.

Healty-Swaps-Smoothies_gif
TELL US: How do you lighten up your smoothies?

Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition. See Dana's full bio »

You Might Also Like:

Next Up

These Veggie-Packed Smoothies Actually Taste Amazing

You're going to want to break out the blender every day!

My Mom’s Simple Swap Makes Tteokbokki Foolproof

Say goodbye to mediocre leftovers and overcooked rice cakes.

6 Veggies That Actually Taste Good in Smoothies

If I can learn to like a green smoothie, anyone can.

Is Subway Healthy?

Choices are key at this sandwich chain.

Is Cereal Healthy?

Research shows people who eat cereal for breakfast may eat more underconsumed nutrients than those who eat other breakfast foods.

Is Falafel Healthy?

This classic dish is loaded with fiber- and protein-packed chickpeas, but is it good for you?

Is Honey Healthy?

Find out how to make this natural sweetener part of a healthy diet.

Is Pasta Healthy?

Why you can (and should!) embrace pasta as part of a healthful diet, according to a dietitian.

6 Best Blenders of 2024 for Smoothies, Tested and Reviewed

These blenders make super-smooth smoothies, no matter what the ingredients.

How to Add Protein to Smoothies Without Protein Powder

You can use whole foods to get the same filling result.