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Tips for a healthy lifestyle

It is that important item on your to-do list. Every morning you wake up promising that this time you will start to lead a healthier lifestyle, but at the end of the day, stress, rushing around, bad eating habits and tiredness win the battle.

In this article we want to explain that healthy living is not complicated, just change small routines and add others into your day to day and you will feel much better both physically and mentally. We look at the tips one by one so that you can apply them to your life and improve your health and your mood. Make a note so you don’t forget any of them.

  • Exercise. 

    Playing sports offers you great benefits that you probably don’t even realise. It improves yourmental well-being, self-esteem, memory and is an antidote to stress, anxiety or depression. Physical exercise causes feelings of optimism or euphoria and at the same time improves your self-esteem. You don’t need to be a professional athlete or spend the whole day in the gym. 30 minutes of exercise a day is enough, it can be from swimming to walking at a suitable pace or cycling if you prefer to practice outdoor sports. When you exercise you release dopamine, a hormone that regulates motivation and desire, and causes us to repeat behaviours that provide benefits or pleasure. Also, practicing group sports will help you improve your social relationships.

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  • Say goodbye to a sedentary lifestyle. 

    A sedentary lifestyle is your health’s greatest enemy. Being inactive can affect your mood, your memory, your perception, your bones, muscles and your heart, among other things. If you are inactive you may have poor blood circulation, your metabolism may be affected or even your immune system may be weakened. Being overweight and obesity are directly related to sedentary lifestyles and can lead to diabetes, cardiovascular events or depression. So, saying goodbye to a sedentary lifestyle is the first step to a healthy one. You can set realistic goals such as walking a little every day and slowly increasing the time or the intensity level.

  • Eat a healthy diet. 

    A healthy and balanced diet is essential for a healthy lifestyle. And what should that diet be? It must contain a lot of fruits and vegetables as well as protein from healthy foods. Half of your daily diet should include vegetables, a quarter protein-rich food, and a quarter cereals, pulses, and starches. Three pieces of fruit and two pieces of raw vegetables a day together with about two litres of water give you the nutritional balance you need. If you find it hard to eat fruits naturally, you can have smoothies with squeezed fruits with no added sugars. It is a healthy and simple way to eat fruit every day. Always start a new diet under medical supervision and always suited to your needs and metabolism.

  • Stop toxic habits. 

    Smoking, drinking alcohol, taking drugs, eating too much sugar and processed foods, being inactive, living in polluted environments, too much work stress, isolation… Surely you can think of another toxic habit that you may have and that is affecting your health and preventing you from having a healthy lifestyle. Until you say stop these, you cannot start on the road to a better life.

  • Sleep well. 

    Not getting enough sleep or rest can have devastating effects on your health. Sleep disorders are related to illnesses such as hypertension, obesity, metabolic diseases and low defences. Ideally, you should sleep an average of eight hours a day and develop healthy sleeping habits such as always going to bed at the same time, avoid looking at your mobile phone before sleeping and sleep in a room that is quiet and dark.

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  • Don’t forget your mind. 

    Disconnecting and keeping negative thoughts at bay is essential to combat stress or anxiety. Practices such as meditation help us to clear our minds and have a healthier lifestyle. Try to do it at least 10 minutes a day and you can also try sports like yoga that will help you connect with your inner self and forget the mental worries of the day to day.

Do you now see how you can live a healthier lifestyle? With these tips you are sure to succeed and will be on the right track. Give it a go!

 

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Smoothies: energy to start the new year right

Getting through the beginning of the year is always tricky, with new challenges, new resolutions and goals. To succeed, we need a good diet that gives us a high dose of energy to face the day to day. Fruits and vegetables can give us that perfect energy boost to recover lost vitality and to be unstoppable in all our tasks. If you don’t like eating natural fruits or vegetables, the perfect option for an energy-boosting diet is in smoothie mode. You can easily drink it first thing in the morning for breakfast and it will give you energy to face the working day. Also, as an afternoon snack to get through the last stretch of the day or anytime you need that extra boost of energy, because you can always carry it with you in a portable container.

A dose of “green power” is guaranteed with a smoothie like our “Green Machine” that combines spinach, broccoli and a more tropical part with mango and pineapple. A perfect blend with just the right amount of green to give you energy and vitality anytime.

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If you enjoy the sweeter things in life, you can opt for a mango smoothie like our “Mango Paradise”. Mango is a fruit rich in magnesium, a mineral that helps cellular energy production. If you choose our “Acai Kick” you will also enjoy banana, acai and blueberry.

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To give it a touch of red and a lot of energy, opt for raspberries in your smoothie. The iron provided by this fruit makes this smoothie the ideal option for recharging your batteries at any time of day. Combine it with banana and blueberry and you have our “Raspberry Love”, a perfect solution to face any physical or mental activity with vitality.

And if you’re more of a strawberry person, you should know that their high dose of vitamin C also gives you the perfect energy boost for a long day. You can combine the strawberry smoothie with other fruits such as banana, papaya and cherry and enjoy our “Strawberry Split”. You can also make it easier with just mango and melon and get a real energy boost with our “Caribbean Kiss”.

Don’t forget other fruits like kiwi, pineapple and melon that also offer you the necessary energy in your smoothie. You can always mix them as you wish and add toppings like nuts that are guaranteed to make your body and brain function perfectly.

You can certainly think of other refreshing and energy-boosting combinations. Starting the year off right is simple. All you need is frozen fruit, a base of milk, water or juice, a blender and everything is ready in a few minutes to enjoy your favourite smoothie.  Shall we give it a go?

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A healthy alternative to grow your business

Growing your business and standing out from your competition is always so difficult. The market is changing, customers’ demands are changing, and it is hard to know what the next step should be in your winning strategy. Because a tie is not enough, you’re in it to win it! Life Smoothies offers you a healthy alternative that will grow your business and allow you to stand out from your competitors: selling fruit and vegetable smoothies! An option that will improve your menus by adapting them to your customers’ most demanding requests, where they will be left with a great image of your business and remember it forever. Easy, fast and no high cost.

Want to know all its advantages?

 

The demand for smoothies: on the rise

If we take a look at the studies carried out on the consumption of this type of product, we see that it has increased by 120% in recent years. This is a very positive sign that this is a growing trend that will continue to grow over the coming years. But why is that?

Smoothies offer all the advantages of fast food products: they are quick to drink, taste great, are refreshing and can be taken away. This is why they have become the perfect substitutes for other traditional drinks, as customers view them as a healthy product containing extra nutrition from fruits and vegetables for a balanced diet. Life Smoothies also offers you many different combinations, so the customer will be able to choose which drink best fits their preferences: with more sources of vitamins, a more exotic or more traditional taste…

If you’re looking to treat your customers to a service that addresses their needs and concerns, you’ve come to the right place. By selling smoothies you will not only increase your income, but also gain the loyalty of your current customers and attract future ones. So, introducing it to your business is sure to be a hit!

 

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Healthy living concerns will make them choose your business over the competition’s.

Today, there is increasing concern over healthy living habits. Customers know that eating a balanced diet is key to a good quality of life, and so they are becoming more demanding about what and when they eat and drink in their daily lives. This healthy trend also influences the flavour and texture criteria of consumers: they want less sugary, more natural, exotic flavours so they can recognise the flavour of the ingredients.

At Life Smoothies we offer you an alternative that is full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, with no added sugar, colourants or preservatives. So, it will be very hard for your customers to resist such a delicious and healthy flavour!

Additionally, the vegan and vegetarian community is growing, but very few places have food that is suitable. In other words, there is a very large potential audience waiting for their demands to be met!

So, in a world full of processed and sugary foods, your business will become the first choice for all these consumers, as they will be able to enjoy their free time and no longer have to worry about their health.

 

Great to take away

Fast-paced life and productivity = need for a quick snack to recharge your batteries. What if it can be healthy and benefit your health? Much better!

Smoothies are drinks that are ideal to take away, so they will become your customers’ perfect ally throughout the day: on the way to work, on a coffee break, walking with friends, shopping…

A 100% natural fruit and vegetable drink that will give them an energy boost to continue with their tasks without losing time and at a very tempting price.

With this system in your business, you will also get more free space to serve other customers, thereby increasing the scope of your brand and your profits. What more could you want?

 

Quick to make and zero waste, perfect to improve your CSR.

One of the main advantages of Life Smoothies is that we give you all the ingredients prepared in the right measure for each smoothie. You won’t have to waste time washing or preparing the fruit, and you’ll have it available all year round just by opening your freezer.

Also, thanks to being packed in individual bags, you’ll avoid any kind of waste by having the exact amount of ingredients. So, you will be doing your bit for the environment and improving the CSR of your company!

Other advantages of the Life Smoothies system are related to time:  it only takes 30 seconds to prepare your customer’s drink! A very competitive advantage that will make your customer leave the store happy for having enjoyed just what they needed and without having to wait. All you have to do is open one of the bags with prepared fruits, add 250ml of juice and put it in a blender. Simple and effective!

 

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Stand out from your competition!

Life Smoothies will undoubtedly be your greatest ally to help you grow your business and stand out from your competitors.

They are a healthy, quick and easy-to-prepare alternative that adapts perfectly to customers’ demanding needs and to your business goals.

We also offer you marketing tools that will help you to promote your new products: totally free of charge and that will make everyone who passes by your door decide to come in!

We also know that really knowing a product before selling it is very important.  That’s why Life Smoothies offers you free samples so you can try them before selling them.

 

Need more information about this healthy alternative that will help you grow your business? View our brochure, where we explain everything about this healthy drink and why Life Smoothies is a leading company in the sector.

You can also contact us by sending an email to [email protected] or by phone +971 52 392 1761.  We’ll be happy to help!

 

 

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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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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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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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Tips to make your smoothie a perfect smoothie

It feels so good to have a smoothie after a workout. It make us happy when we can enjoy a leisurely breakfast with our smoothie. And it is so easy to have a smoothie rich in fruits when we don’t have time for more. Yes, it’s true, all our good plans always include the word smoothie, we are passionate about them and we want to pass this on to you too. However, in order to fall in love with this drink you need to try the best ones. Of course, for us these are Life Smoothies. In this post we will share with you some tips to make your smoothie a perfect smoothie.

1. Dare to experiment

With Life Smoothies you can skip this step. On our website you can find a wide range of smoothies ready to make. We share different options and combinations with you. But sometimes we like to experiment and find new flavours. Don’t be afraid to add, subtract and play with the ingredients in your smoothies. Who knows, you might find the perfect formula.

2. Mix with an idea in mind

It’s fine to experiment, but always remember to do so with a purpose. The last thing we want to do is waste food because we didn’t like one of our combinations. On our blog you will find recipes you can use as a guide when making a smoothie.

3. Fruit always frozen

At Life Smoothies we pick the fruit when it is perfectly ripe, freeze it and distribute it in bags with the exact amount that each smoothie should contain. This way, stores can serve our smoothies following our formula and with zero waste.

4. The perfect amount of liquid

This is one of the most important points. Too much liquid can turn your smoothie into soup, whereas too little liquid can turn it into ice cream.   Control the quantities, especially if you are improvising a recipe.

At Life Smoothies the best combination is apple juice as it has a neutral flavour.

5. Work with what you’ve got

We’ve said it before. Add the ingredients you think are best for your smoothie and create different versions. But you do not need to buy new fruit or vegetables for this. Use what you have around you to create new combinations.

If you have any leftover smoothie once you have made it, you can use it again to make ice cream. You will surprise more than one person with this option, especially the kids. Who doesn’t like a good ice cream?

6. A perfectly healthy dessert

If your smoothie is part of a dessert, we recommend you leave it in the fridge after blending. Just before it is finished, take it out, and blend it again for a few seconds. This way the smoothie will be ready for you to finish the dessert.

Why do this? Because then the texture will be perfect to be able to finish it and it will be a guaranteed hit.

7. Make the most of your smoothie with good presentation.

Good presentation is everything. This original touch is sure to be a hit with anyone who sees it. You can choose different glasses with some cheerful decorations or different to what you usually use. Add decorations, paper straws, toppings, unique spoons and leftover pieces of fruit or pieces that you want to add. It will most certainly be a great surprise for anyone who tries it.

8. The blender

Believe it or not, a good blender is also very important for a perfect smoothie. Modern blenders have very powerful blades that allow you to crush even ice cubes in a matter of seconds. This means you can use frozen fruit to create the best recipe.

9. Last but not least

The last piece of advice we can give you is more about taking care of your tools. We know that sometimes cleaning a blender is no easy task, especially the blades. Here’s a little tip on how to clean it properly and still be able to make perfect smoothies. Once the blender has been used, add a little lukewarm water, covering the blades and not too hot as this could damage it. Add a little bit of soap, turn it on for 5-10 seconds and that’s it. Your blender will be sparkling clean and ready for another smoothie.

 

Try all our tips and enjoy a perfect smoothie. Share your results with us!

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

Look forward to seeing you all for our next post. 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!