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Smoothies: your refreshing drink this summer

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With summer comes endless days in the sun, afternoons on the beach, walks, trips… We leave the four walls of our home and find it hard to return to them. We want to enjoy our free time, the heat, our friends and we almost always do it with a drink in hand, as it is very important to stay hydrated with these high temperatures. But why give in to sugary drinks that harm our health when we can enjoy a healthy alternative? If you are looking for something light and that will also help you maintain your healthy lifestyle habits in summer…  smoothies are your solution! Are you ready for the most refreshing drink this summer?

 

A refreshing and healthy drink with many benefits

Whether you need a snack to help you recharge your batteries or you’re looking for a tasty, fresh, enjoyable drink, you’re going to love smoothies!

They are great any time of the year, but in summer they become your greatest ally, as they hydrate and help to recover the electrolytes you lose when you sweat from the heat. Essential for keeping you in good health during summer!

Also, as they are 100% made from a combination of chopped fruits and vegetables, you will be giving your body all the nutrients it needs without losing any of their properties: Vitamin B, Vitamin C, minerals… And all without even realising it, while you enjoy a very tasty and refreshing drink.

They are also the perfect complement to avoid heavy meals that make you feel very bloated in summer. If you go for a vegetables option, like the Green Machine, you’ll see how smoothies are the perfect and light alternative to eating vegetables, while having a picnic outdoors.

These types of drinks also contain a lot of fibre, so you will improve your intestinal transit and your digestion will be much easier on those days when you’re hardly ever at home.

They are also a great source of antioxidants, as they contain phyto-nutrients that will help your immune system, bones, vision and even your skin.  Perfect for still looking healthy after long days in the sun!

All great benefits!

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Which is the best smoothie for me?

It’s as easy as choosing what flavour you like best, listening to your body and deciding which one to start with. If you want to take a look, you can find all the benefits that each of our smoothies provides in our catalogue. Choose the one that best suits your needs and see the percentage of vitamins, iron and calcium…

For example, if you’re looking to freshen up after an afternoon on the beach, why not indulge yourself with a combination of the exotic flavour of mango, the freshness of melon and the sweetness of strawberries in our Caribbean Kiss? Or do you prefer the consistency of bananas, and the mix of pineapples and coconuts in our Tropi Colada?

If you have been to the gym and want to recharge your batteries, we recommend the Acai Kick: Banana, Mango, Acai Seeds and Blueberries. 100% energy!

Do you have a 5-minute break at work and need an extra kick to motivate you for the rest of the day? Then you’ll love Mango Paradise. An explosive blend of mango, pineapple and passion fruit that will take you on a journey to paradise!

 

As you can see, there’s a smoothie for every occasion, so there’s no excuse to skip the sugary drinks and enjoy the most healthy and refreshing drink this summer!

 

Remember that they are also available to take away, so you can take them with you to the beach, the pool, work or wherever you want in just 30 seconds!

 

Which one are you having? Tell us in the comments!

 

 

 

 

 

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10 health benefits of smoothies

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If you are looking for rich, fast and healthy food that energizes your body, smoothies are the perfect solution! Made with fruits and vegetables, they contain lots of vitamins and fibre that will keep your body happy and help you stay productive throughout the day. And they taste amazing too! Want to give them a try? On the blog today we tell you about the 10 health benefits of smoothies. Do you know them all?

 

Smoothies: a healthy drink for your body and mind

If you’re looking for something healthy and nutritious for your body, you’ve come to the right place! As well as having fewer calories than other similar drinks – like shakes – they are a source of energy for your immune system, so you’ll be ready for anything!

Take a look on this 10 health benefits of smoothies! Did you know them all?

 

1 – Hydration all day long

Smoothies contain a high percentage of water, so they will help you stay hydrated longer. Try it for breakfast… you’ll notice its benefits all day long!

 

2 – No more snacking between meals!

As smoothies contain so many fruits and vegetables, they are very filling, which will stop you from raiding the fridge every so often. Say goodbye to binge eating crisps or anything else you can get your hands on in the kitchen! Plus, by staying fuller for longer, you’ll avoid consuming more calories, so it’ll even help you lose weight!

 

3 – Lighter digestion

By mixing all the ingredients in a blender, they are converted into a type of digestible enzymes that help the body absorb vitamins and micronutrients. This, combined with the high fibre content, will help you absorb nutrients more quickly and have a lighter digestion.

 

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4 – They accelerate your metabolism and detoxify your body

Fibre has another very special function: it accelerates your metabolism. If you’re just starting to exercise and want to see results fast, smoothies will help you burn fat and build muscle.

These fruit and vegetable combinations also contain a lot of minerals that will help clean your internal system. Your body will stay much younger and fitter!

 

5 – Full of energy!

One of the great advantages of smoothies is that they are liquid foods, so your body is able to digest them quickly. This way, you get the minerals, antioxidants and vitamins almost immediately, giving you an instant boost of energy to carry out all your tasks for the day.

 

6 – They improve your mental health and your performance

In today’s world we’re always on the go, which means fast, heavy and nutrient-poor meals. Your body is not suited to process this type of food, so it enters a state of lethargy that impacts both your physical and mental health. You find it hard to concentrate, you’re tired…

Smoothies, as they are made of fruit and vegetables, contain a wide variety of different vitamins that will prevent these problems and help your body’s well-being. For example, smoothies containing coconut have high doses of magnesium and fibre and are low in sugar. This will help your memory and activate your brain to work more effectively.

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7 – Your skin will be glowing!

The natural ingredients help cleanse your body of toxins and impurities, the main cause of dull, blemished skin. They also contain a great source of antioxidants, which will help your skin regenerate and keep it young and healthy for longer.

 

8 – Recover better after exercise

Smoothies have become the perfect teammate for professional athletes. After exercise, they provide all the hydration, salts and minerals the body needs to recover from physical exercise.

You can also enjoy them as a tasty and healthy snack before your workout. You’ll feel full of energy and achieve all your goals!

 

9 – Drinking a smoothie a day… keeps the doctor away

The vitamins and antioxidants in smoothies are very important for your immune system. They are also a great source of minerals, which will help make your bones stronger and healthier.

 

 

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10 – Take them anywhere!

Thanks to their convenient format, you can take them with you wherever and whenever you want. To work, to school, to the gym… eat healthy wherever you go!

 

Still unsure about why you should include smoothies into your daily life?

 

Tell us in the comments if you think we’ve forgotten any health benefits of smoothies. There are so many of them that it’s hard to include them all!

Follow our blog to keep up to date on everything new in the world of smoothies. If you want, you can also follow us on social media (Facebook,  Instagram and Twitter), we have content that will make your mouth water!

 

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Smoothies or juices. Juices or smoothies.

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Juices or smoothies. Smoothies or juices. In a new post on the Life Smoothies blog we will see some of the differences between these two drinks, that although they are family-friendly, are different in many ways.

The main difference is that while in juices only the liquid is extracted from the fruit, smoothies include pieces of fruit, including the skin in some cases, and then a liquid component is added to them, such as water or some kind of juice. At Life Smoothies we recommend using apple juice as it has a neutral flavour.

It is precisely because of how they are made that means they have a different effect on the human body and means smoothies have many benefits. Let’s see why.

 

More fibre

Smoothies have more fibre. This is because by including the whole fruit, the nutrient that is present in the pulp and especially in the skin of many fruits, is preserved better.

Many people eat less fibre than the recommended daily amount despite the great benefits it has for humans. Among the most immediate and well-known benefits is that it regulates intestinal transit, but it also helps keep the intestine healthy in the long run. It also helps reduce cholesterol levels and control the amount of sugar in the blood.

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More filling

And because of the fibre in them, smoothies are more filling. So, if we want to avoid eating other less healthy foods between meals or, for example, for breakfast, they are a great alternative.

Juice, on the other hand, is practically water with the sugar released from the fruit, so it is not recommended to replace any food with it.

 

Less sugar

As we said before, juice is made by squeezing the fruit, so that it only includes the liquid part of the fruit. Sugars are released in this process, causing a significant rise in blood glucose.

Also, to make the same amount of smoothie as juice we will need more pieces of fruit, which will mean even more sugar. And more waste! Since the rest of the fruit is thrown away.

Smoothies, on the other hand, do not go through this process and can also include vegetables, with the benefits they provide. Vegetables have different substances to fruit and also don’t have this level of sugar.

 

More nutrients

Smoothies have more nutrients than juice for several reasons. First, as we said, adding the skin preserves the vitamins and other substances present in this part of the fruit and which are often different from those in the pulp.

We can also add vegetables to smoothies, which will provide other different nutrients.

The same applies to milk, yoghurt, cereals and even nuts. All these ingredients can be added to our smoothie and allow other nutrients not present in fruit to be added.

 

More energy

From everything we have told you so far, smoothies will give us much more energy than just squeezed juice.

That’s why they are perfect for breakfast. The fibre, vitamins, carbohydrates and even protein they can provide, depending on the ingredients we add, will give us the strength to get us through the day.

For this very reason, they are also highly recommended for after a workout. We fill up our stomachs and recover the salts we have lost through exercise.

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Easier to make

And finally, although it is not a characteristic that makes smoothies healthier than juice, it does make them more appealing to make.

Juicing involves squeezing the pieces of fruit one by one. Smoothies, on the other hand, simply require you to add the pieces of fruit, no washing, cutting or peeling, as Life Smoothies does it for you.

In fact, you can have the pieces of fruit washed and cut in the freezer to keep them fresh.

Throw them in, hit the button and that’s it. Ready to enjoy.

Are you a fan of smoothies? Let us know in the comments and if you have any healthy recipes, do not hesitate to share them.

 

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Mango Paradise smoothie, our most exotic flavour

Mango Paradise smoothie.

Close your eyes, imagine you are on a deserted beach, with fine sand and crystal clear blue waters. Not working? That’s because you need a small taste of it to transport you there. You need a Mango Paradise smoothie, our most exotic flavour.

 

The best combination of ingredients

 

At Life Smoothies each piece of fruit is selected to guarantee quality. The fruit is never damaged or too ripe, as it is picked when it is perfectly ripe.

 

For this smoothie, we wanted a special and exotic flavour that would transport us to paradise, and so we chose three tropical fruits: pineapple, mango and passion fruit.

 

Pineapple: Pineapple comes from Brazil, where it was found by European colonisers, but today the main producing countries are China, the United States, Brazil, Thailand, the Philippines, Costa Rica and Mexico.

 

Mango: Mango, however, despite what we may think is native to Asia. Specifically, it is known to have been traded in parts of India, Sri Lanka and the Himalayas since ancient times.

 

Passion fruit: Commonly known as passion fruit, it is native to Central and South America.

 

It is precisely the tropical and Ecuadorian origin of all these fruits that transports us to the most heavenly landscapes when we eat them. But if we mix them all together, the result is even better. The softness and freshness of the mango contrasts with the strong flavour of the pineapple and passion fruit. If we also turn them into a smoothie, we will feel like we are on holiday, sipping on summer.

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Natural properties, additive-free

 

But best of all, it is a guilt-free pleasure. Our Life Smoothies are a healthy and recommended treat. Precisely because of the ingredients and the way we make them.

 

Passion fruit for example, is perfect for recharging your energy levels on a hectic day or in extreme heat. Pineapple is fantastic for when you are on a diet because of its high water and fibre content. Lastly, mango is very rich in nutrients including potassium, magnesium, provitamin A and vitamin C.

 

So, with all these ingredients we get a smoothie that is only 70 calories, with no saturated or trans fats, and with only 17 grams of sugar that is not added sugar, but naturally present in the fruit.

 

Of course, in keeping with our philosophy, none of our smoothies contain any colourants or preservatives. And Mango Paradise is no exception.

 

The yellow colour you get when mixing it with milk, water or yoghurt will give you that typical tropical fruit colour.

 

It is bursting with nutrients that, thanks to our IQF technology, preserves the fruit from the moment it is picked until it reaches your glass.

 

Perfectly preserved

 

Because there’s no point in picking the healthiest and tastiest fruits if they come to you spoiled, that’s why at Life Smoothie we use IGF technology that allows us to preserve the fruit and its nutrients in perfect condition.

 

We have an ultra-fast freezing system that prevents the product from defrosting during the process. Each piece of fruit takes one or two seconds to reach freezing temperature instead of the several hours it typically takes.

 

This process guarantees the good condition of the fruit in every aspect. It retains its quality, taste and nutrients.

 

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Easy to prepare

 

Like our other smoothies, Mango Paradise comes in a sealed pack with the pieces of fruit already selected, washed and cut and in the right proportions for the right flavour.

 

In fact, it contains the fruit needed to make a smoothie, which has great benefits:

 

  • For your convenience. There is no need to wash, clean, peel, cut, chop or slice fruit. You just have to open our bag and mix it with a liquid in a blender and that’s it.
  • No waste: each pack of Smoothie Solutions contains just the right amount of quick frozen fruit to make a perfect smoothie.
  • All year round: While fresh fruit is only sold in season, our Life Smoothie bags are available all year round. We pick the fruit at the right time and freeze it quickly so that it is available for the remaining months.

 

Are you convinced yet? If you would like to taste or distribute our Mango Paradise or any other of our products, please call us at +971 52 392 1761 or send an email to [email protected].

We would be happy to explain how we make our Life Smoothies full of love.

 

 

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Akai Kick smoothie, our defences’ best friend

Akai Kick smoothie, our defences’ best friend. We are about to finish the year, and this is often a time of weakness for our bodies. The months are taking their toll (and more so with this year’s pandemic) and our defences needs a boost.

To help with this, a good diet is crucial: fruit and vegetables are two key elements. And although many think so, these two foods are not antonyms of taste and pleasure.

If you want to enjoy fruit, try smoothies, and if you also want to help your body, today we recommend the Akai Kick, our defences’ best friend.

 

Ingredients:

The Akai Kick is our most powerful smoothie in terms of nutritional value. And it’s no wonder with the ingredients in it:

Banana. We all know about the potassium content of bananas, which makes them ideal for helping the body to recover after sport. But it also has vitamin A, B2, B6 and C, as well as being very rich in calcium.

Mango. The mango, as we mentioned when we introduced you to the Mango Paradise smoothie, our most exotic flavour, is also very rich in nutrients, especially in potassium, magnesium, provitamin A and vitamin C. A fantastic cocktail to keep in shape, full defences and all with a sweet and fresh taste.

Blueberries. It’s hard to believe that these little blue berries are one of the healthiest fruits around. This is because of their high content of antioxidants, so popular today because they help fight ageing.

But blueberries have many more properties: they protect us against cardiovascular disease, diabetes and urinary infections. They also fight memory loss and even help our eyes and retina.

Acai. We have saved the least known for last. Acai is one of those foods that you have not heard of until recently and, again, they pop up in our markets and they say that they are full of vitamins and properties. Well, that’s right.

Acai, also called asai, is what is called “superfood” because of its powerful properties. This is another berry, also very rich in antioxidants and much more. It contains vitamins A, B and C, omega 3, 6 and 9 essential fatty acids, as well as a high fibre content, which helps the digestive system. Finally, it is also rich in organic vegetable protein in even greater proportion than in eggs.

But the downside is that if you don’t live in the Amazon or in the north of Brazil, you might find it a bit difficult to find in your local supermarket. But Life Smoothies brings it right to your home or business, ready to eat.

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Nutritional value:

In particular, the combination of these four fruits makes Akai Kick a good friend to our immune system. All this with only 80 calories.

In fact, this smoothie contains no trans fats or cholesterol. It does have 15 grams of sugar but not artificially added, just naturally present in the fruits.

As far as vitamins are concerned, just one Akai Kick smoothie will provide us with 30% of our recommended daily vitamin C, 4% of vitamin A and 2% of the calcium and iron we need every day.

What better way to start the day than with this vitamin cocktail?

 

Preparation

And if we haven’t been able to convince you yet, we reveal another benefit of our smoothies: their convenience.

To prepare your Akai Kick, all you have to do is open the bag containing the pieces of fruit that have already been picked, washed and cut.

They are frozen using IGF technology that freezes them in just 1 or 2 seconds. This system prevents any nutrients from being lost during the process.

All you have to do is add a liquid (juice or water) and you’re done! You now have a smoothie full of vitamins to help you recover from your workout.

 

Flavour

We also cannot forget what makes us choose one meal over another. Why do we choose a sugary drink over a simple glass of water? For their flavour.

With Life Smoothies there is no such dilemma. You will be eating healthy and tasty at the same time. In the Akai Kick, for example, the sweetness of the banana and mango combines perfectly with the taste of the acai berry and blueberry, which gives it that striking purple colour.

 

Just seeing it makes you want to try it. If you have not already done so, please contact us on +971 52 392 1761 or send an email to [email protected] to see how the Akai Kick is our defences’ best friend.

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Benefits of starting the year with a good smoothie

2021 is finally here! First of all, we wish you a happy new year.This is the perfect time to make a change and a healthy start, with all the energy in the world, on your goals. So, we are going to tell you about the benefits of starting the year with a good smoothie and we are going to give you some recipes:

Benefits of a smoothie

Besides helping you to eat a proportion of the fruits and vegetables that your body needs, smoothies have great benefits for your body.

They boost your immunity

An immune system with few defences makes you more likely to catch illnesses. Due to their amount of fruits and vegetables, smoothies contain a high level of nutrients and vitamins. Also, Life Smoothies have no added sugars. This allows you to strengthen your system against possible “attacks”.

Improve your skin

Smoothies can give us antioxidants, fibre and vitamins, which can contribute to healthy skin.

Hydrating drink

Have you ever been told that you should drink more water to keep your body hydrated? Don’t worry, it happens to a lot of us. Life Smoothies suggests you include some of these fruit combinations in your hydration plan to help you fulfil it. Of course, you shouldn’t forget to drink water because you can’t live on smoothies alone.

A grateful stomach

Consistently eating fruits and vegetables will make your digestion much easier, whether you have digestive problems or not. Smoothies, especially those that contain green fruits and vegetables, will help you have a good digestion due to their high content in fibre.

Healthy diet

Often, the need to feed ourselves quickly makes us eat harmful products for our body without realising it, and we are weakening it little by little due to a poor diet.  We suggest you try our smoothies as a quick and healthy solution. Our options are varied and delicious. Want to try them?

The right balance and weight

Due to their amount of fruits and vegetables, our smoothies can become your perfect breakfast or lunch helping you to control your cravings.

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The best smoothies to start the year

We have two different options for you that are full of energy and vitamins so that you can start the year in the healthiest way possible.

Green Machine Smoothie

Our first suggestion is the Green Machine Smoothie. It is perfect for eating fruits and vegetables that give you energy,

With Banana

Vitamins A, B2, B6 and C, make it possible for your body to recover quickly from a workout.

With Mango

An exotic flavour that provides better digestion, improves your immunity with vitamin C and a high level of zinc and iron.

Spinach

This vegetable is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, C and calcium, phosphorus and iron. It will help you control your cravings as it is very filling.

Celery

It will purify thanks to its large amount of proteins, antioxidants and minerals. It will also help you stay relaxed.

Broccoli

One of the vegetables with the highest nutritional level around. Broccoli provides us with vitamins such as C, B1, B2, B3, B6 and provitamin A. It is naturally filling and is a natural antioxidant.

Pineapple

A diuretic fruit, low in calories, with a large amount of vitamins and minerals that acts an anti-inflammatory and as a natural antioxidant. It can also keep you very hydrated, as it is made up of 86% water.

New years Smoothies

Akai Kick Smoothie

A few days ago we shared with you our Akai Kick Smoothie. This is our smoothie with the highest nutritional value. Here are some of its benefits and how it can help you start the year with an energy boost.

Açai.

With vitamins A, B, C and Omega 3 and 6. Açai provides us with a high fibre content perfect for keeping our stomach healthy.

Banana

Vitamins A, B2, B6 and C, make it possible for our body to recover quickly from a workout.

Blueberries

Without a doubt, one of the healthiest fruits that helps us with cardiovascular diseases, urinary infections and even diabetes.

Which smoothies will you choose? Remember that we have many outlets in the UAE and the Middle East. You can find more tips and smoothies on our blog or on our social media channels Instagram, Facebook and  Twitter.

See you in our next post!

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Tropi Colada Smoothie, our sweetest smoothie

Who wouldn’t like to be on a beach enjoying a Tropi Colada by the sea? Everyone! We can’t take you physically to one of these paradises, but through the sense of taste we can at the very least make you taste this experience. We invite you to try one of the most popular Life Smoothies: our Tropi Colada smoothie, our sweetest smoothie. You just have to close your eyes and every sweet and refreshing sip will take you to one of these picture-postcard beaches creating a magical parenthesis in your routine.

Tropi Colada ingredients

As you know, at Life Smoothies, we believe that one of the key things that make the difference are the ingredients, that’s why we always use high quality fruits. Selected with the utmost care and frozen when they are perfectly ripe, so that you get delicious moments in a smoothie.

Tropi Colada contains three delicious fruits: banana, mango and coconut. The three together are an explosion of sensations: a mixture between sweet and refreshing, which will make you happy no matter how bad the day has been. Although it is not only a question of taste, the ingredients of this smoothie are also great for your health.

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Banana

Few fruits are as complete as this one.

Defence for your body against bacteria

Its high level of vitamins generates a protective layer against bacteria, improving our immune system and increasing our body’s defence mechanism.

Great for losing weight

Bananas are filling, so they can help you avoid snacking between meals and stop you from choosing other less healthy options, such as more sugary products. This does not mean that you should follow a diet that heavily features bananas but adding it into your routine can bring you benefits.

Mango

Sweet tasting and creamy textured, mango is one of the reasons we love fruit. It also has numerous health benefits.

Improves your digestion

Its high fibre and water content helps promote proper digestion.

Protects eye health

Among many of its benefits, mangos stand out because they can improve your eye health. This is due to their zeaxanthin content and some of their antioxidants, which can prevent macular degeneration, one of the main causes of blindness in adults.

Prevents heart disease

Believe it or not, mangos help you reduce that excess body fat and manage the amount of sugar in our blood, which will help protect your heart from different diseases.

Coconut

This fruit, which comes from one of the most widely grown plants in the world, the palm, is a nutritional treasure trove.

Hydrating

An isotonic drink with no processing or added sugars. It is a fruit low in fat and sugars that provides healthy calories, enhancing the body’s hydration.

Energising

Perfect for those times when you need an energy boost, which makes it ideal for adding to smoothies like Tropi Colada, don’t you think?

Antioxidant

Two of the components of coconut are excellent natural antioxidants, selenium and zinc, which is why coconut is used for cosmetics and beauty products.

Preparation

Now that we’ve told you all the benefits of our smoothie Tropi Colada, here’s how you can prepare it. You will see that it is really simple, and you will be able to start enjoying it in a matter of seconds.

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Your smoothie will come ready in a small bag that already contains everything you need.

The fruit will be pre-cut and washed so all have to do is open it, mix with the liquid you like and enjoy your drink.

Each bag contains the amount needed to make the smoothie taste perfect, so you don’t have to waste any fruit.

You can enjoy it all year round because our smoothies are available when you need them. This is because the fruit is cut at their best and is immediately frozen, allowing all their nutrients and vitamins to be retained.

We hope you try our Tropi Colada smoothie, our sweetest smoothie and enjoy it as much as we do. If you have any questions, you can find us on social media, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Share your creations and tag us!

Remember that you can also find all kinds of recipes and tips on our blog.

If you want to have Life Smoothies in your business do not hesitate to contact us.

Until next time!

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Mistakes to avoid when making your smoothie

There are many ways to make smoothies, but sometimes we don’t know the product or the ingredients well enough and we make mistakes which means it doesn’t turn out the way we want it to. In this post we give you some tips that you should keep in mind. Pay attention because these are some mistakes to avoid when making your smoothie.

Don’t think it’s boring and don’t let it get monotonous.

If you get bored of always having the same smoothie, try different ones! The combinations are endless, the variety goes as far as your creativity. If you’re short of ideas, you can take a look at the Life Smoothies catalogue, you definitely won’t get bored of any of these.  And you don’t always have to drink it as a liquid, you can also freeze it and enjoy it as an ice cream in the shape you want by using different moulds.

Fruit and ice? Go for frozen fruit.

Big mistake! Some people think that using fresh fruit and a little ice will give your smoothie the same feel and texture as freezing the fruit. This is one of the most common mistakes made. If ice is used instead of frozen fruit, some of the nutrients and minerals in the fruit pieces can get diluted. That’s why we give you the exact amounts of each ingredient in each sachet, so you only have to add the minimum amount of extra liquid and enjoy a great smoothie. Life Smoothies fruit is picked and frozen when it is perfectly ripe.

Too much sugar

A lot of people tend to add too much sugar to their smoothies, offsetting any health benefit of the smoothie. Leave it out. Life Smoothie products do not contain added sugars, preservatives or colourants, so you can enjoy a natural drink whenever you want.

Too many ingredients

We said above that you should let your imagination run wild, but don’t get too carried away. A bad combination of fruits or too many ingredients can ruin the smoothie. With Life Smoothies you won’t have that problem, because we have already prepared the best combinations for you in the right balance, so that you can enjoy them wherever you want or serve them in your business.

There’s more to life than fruit

People don’t live on fruit alone, and smoothies are not just about fruit. Also try adding vegetables and enjoy the result. At Life Smoothies we have our Green Machine, where we mix broccoli, spinach, celery, banana, mango and pineapple.

You can also add nuts and seeds as a topping.

BONUS: Wash the blender in the sink

Cleaning the blender is always a challenge, no matter how big or small it is. Today we share with you a useful tip so that you can clean it quickly without wasting time. Fill it about halfway with warm water, add a little bit of soap, turn it on for a few seconds and that’s it! Rinse it out and your blender will be ready to use again.

What did you think of this blog? We hope you will put the tips and ideas we have given you into practice. Don’t forget to tag us.

You can find all our smoothies and lots of interesting blog posts on our website. You can also try our products in the UAE and Middle East. Remember that there is much more information, tips and ideas on our social media channels Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

 

See you on the next blog post.

Until next time!

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Tell us your favourite fruit and we’ll tell you the perfect smoothie for you

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As we grow up, we develop different tastes in food, our palate changes and we start to like foods that we may not have eaten before, and vice versa. When we were kids, we may have liked sweeter flavours, but now we like stronger flavours.

As they say, to each their own, and for each flavour there’s… Life Smoothies! 😉 Meaning in our range we have smoothies for all tastes. And if not, take a look at our list of fruits, you’re sure to find your favourite smoothie by the time you’ve finished reading.

Strawberry – Strawberry Split

This fruit is a classic, and we believe it is a great favourite among children and adults alike. Luckily, we can enjoy it all year round thanks to our IQF system, we pick the strawberries, prepare them and flash freeze them, so they retain their nutritional properties and their flavour.

This smoothie includes strawberries, banana, papaya and cherry; so, if you are a big lover of this fruit… congratulations! You’ve found your perfect smoothie 😊

Banana – Acai Kick

Bananas, the so-called ‘fruit of love’, are also in many of our smoothies. It is a very versatile and thickening fruit, which makes for a fuller smoothie. So, if this is your favourite fruit, one of your perfect smoothie options may very well be our Acai Kick. In this fun smoothie, you’ll also find mango, acai (hence the name) and blueberry, which gives the smoothie its distinct colour.

The Acai Kick is a very filling smoothie that is also very rich in nutrients.

Mango – Mango Paradise

This paradise-flavoured smoothie contains not only mango, but also tropical flavours such as pineapple and passion fruit. This smoothie is perfect to recover your strength or to cool down on hot days. And no wonder there are so many lovers of this superfood, because the mango is one of the most nutritious and vitamin-packed fruits that mother nature has given us. If it wasn’t your favourite fruit before, try our smoothie and it will soon be one of them!

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Melon – Caribbean Kiss

This smoothie not only has a great name, but it’s also beautiful on the outside and on the inside. It is a journey for the senses to the Caribbean, because in addition to melon, you can enjoy the flavour of mango and strawberries, which are what give it its unique touch of colour.

Coconut – Tropi Colada

Drink this smoothie and feel like you’re on holiday. Coconut lovers will be amazed by the taste of the Tropi Colada, because it combines other delicious fruits such as pineapple or banana. And if you like Piña Colada drinks, you’re in luck, because our Tropi Colada smoothie is much healthier, alcohol-free and all natural ingredients. It’s refreshing, hydrating and it’s good for you, all at the same time.

Raspberries – Raspberry Love

Without a doubt, this smoothie is one of our favourites. This delicious little fruit gives an incredible flavour to your smoothies, and if you combine it with blueberry and banana, it’s sure to become one of your favourites too. So, look no further, if you are a fan of berries this is the smoothie for you.

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Pineapple – Green Machine

This fruit features in several of our smoothies, but the Green Machine is perfect for pineapple lovers and for the more adventurous. It combines spinach, celery, broccoli and also mango, an explosion of nutrients that makes this smoothie bring out the best in you.

As you can see, we all have a favourite ‘nature’s candy’, and if you’ve made it this far, I’m sure you now have a favourite smoothie too. Will you tell us what it is? 😉

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Caribbean Kiss Smoothie, a midsummer night’s dream

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Caribbean Kiss Smoothie, a midsummer night's dream

Summer is just around the corner and there is only one thing on our minds: enjoying the good weather, both day and night. We have a lot of things to do this time of the year, but, perhaps, what we most want to do is to be by the pool, go to the beach and sunbathe.

For these great summer plans, any of our smoothies would be the perfect accompaniment, but for now we want to talk about our Caribbean Kiss.

Its blend of flavours is a journey for the senses to the Caribbean. It perfectly blends the flavours of strawberry, mango and melon; three perfect fruits for this time of the year. In the daytime it will refresh you, and in the evening it will be the best accompaniment because it is a healthy, refreshing, hydrating and, of course, delicious option.

Want to know more about its ingredients? Then read on!

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Caribbean Kiss Smoothie Ingredients

Strawberries: It is probably the most popular ‘natural sweet’, because strawberries can be combined with so much and add a delicious flavour to everything. We are also lucky to have the IQF system to freeze the fruit within the first 24 hours of picking it, so we can enjoy this fruit all year round. Best of all, it will retain all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals, and without having to add preservatives or colourings. It’s wonderful!

Strawberries are mainly made up of water, which makes them very low in calories (e.g. 100 g of strawberries contain about 35 Kcal). Its nutrients include vitamin C, which strengthens the body’s defences, and vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant. They are also rich in potassium and fibre that regulates intestinal transit.

Mango: Mango is another fruit that you will find in our Caribbean Kiss that gives it a very special touch. As well as flavour, mango is also an incredible fruit. As well as all its many properties, mango helps prevent diseases, helps us to look after our eyes thanks to its vitamin A content, provides many benefits to our skin and helps improve our memory, etc. Eating this fruit every day is a great idea!

Melon: It is well known that one of the characteristics of melon is its high water content, which keeps us hydrated throughout the day. That’s why our Caribbean Kiss Smoothie is perfect for this time of the year.

It is sweet and refreshing; and it also contains a lot of interesting  properties. It has high collagen content, so we could say that eating melon can help keep us young. It is also good for the nervous and muscular system due to its potassium content.

Imagine the explosion of nutrients with a Caribbean Kiss, it’s the perfect way to pamper your body!

How do I make it?

At LifeSmoothies we have many clients who sell our smoothies so that you can enjoy them wherever you are.

You simply need to buy your bag with the Caribbean Kiss ingredients. The bag is perfectly sealed so that the product is preserved at its very best. The fruit pieces are pre-selected, washed and prepared in the right amounts so that, when you finish making it, it will have our smoothie’s characteristic taste.

Add the bag of fruit to your blender and mix with 250 ml of water, or apple juice. If you want to make it with juice, we think that apple juice is best as it is neutral without changing the smoothie’s characteristic flavour too much.

In just 30 seconds you can travel to the Caribbean without ever leaving home… Sounds like a great plan, right?

At Life Smoothies we supply smoothies to the United Arab Emirates. Many cafés, hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals, gyms, catering companies and food trucks trust in us. Try it too and start offering a unique product in your business: +971 (04) 354 2232 / [email protected]

Caribbean Kiss Smoothie, a midsummer night's dream