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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!

If you have any questions, you can find us on social media, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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!

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What’s in our Strawberry Split?

Strawberry Split, we haven’t even started talking about it yet and our mouths are already watering. This smoothie is healthy, made from natural ingredients, full of protein, nutrients and lots and lots of colour and flavour. It also has the power to appeal to young and old alike.

What’s in our Strawberry Split?

Straberry Split smoothie has ingredients that we are sure you have heard of many times before, but you probably didn’t realise that putting them all together could be this good. As you know, our ingredients are always of the highest quality and this smoothie is no exception. Here are the ingredients that make it so special.

Strawberries

If you like strawberries, this is the smoothie for you. Strawberries have a great flavour and intense red colour, is a unique source of vitamin C. Why? It has the highest vitamin C content relative to its weight. It also provides a high amount of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium. Without a doubt, a fruit that adds colour and flavour to our Strawberry Split smoothie.

Interesting facts about strawberries

  • They can have up to 200 seeds.
  • They are good for your dental health.
  • They combat high blood pressure.
  • They have a really low sugar content.

Finally, did you know that strawberries come from the same family as roses? Pretty interesting, don’t you think?

Bananas

It is a delicious and nutritious fruit, an essential part of many desserts as a sweetener. Rich in protein, fibre, vitamins B6 and C, magnesium and potassium. But in addition to this, eating bananas gives you a massive boost in energy that helps you to face your day with your batteries fully charged.

Interesting facts about bananas

  • Bananas come in many colours, red, yellow, purple, green and brown. But some are not suitable for eating.
  • Eating bananas is an excellent way to stay in a good mood. They help to improve your mood.
  • They are one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world.

 

Papaya

A tropical fruit from Central America. It has great properties and health benefits. 90% of papaya is made up of water, and it provides calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamins A, B3 and C. Papaya also has an enzyme that helps improve digestion.

Interesting facts about papaya

  • The seeds of this fruit can be used as a condiment in salads.
  • The tree on which it grows can reach up to 10 metres in height.
  • Eating papaya prevents the appearance of blemishes on your skin.
  • Vitamins B and C support muscle health.

 

Cherry tomatoes

This small fruit, because it is indeed a fruit contrary to what many people think, has very few calories as it is made up of 95% water. It contains potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and vitamins A, C and E, as well as a large amount of fibre. It is a source of antioxidants and is perfect for all kinds of recipes. They are very versatile: salads, rice dishes, juices, jams, confit, roasts… Their use is endless. And don’t forget that you can find them all year round. It’s the extra special touch to your Strawberry Smoothie.

Interesting facts about tomatoes

  • The first tomatoes were not red, but yellow. Interesting, right?
  • At first it was considered toxic and unsuitable for consumption.
  • Many people still think of it as a vegetable.
  • Its antioxidant properties work as a natural anti-inflammatory.

 

What do you think? We hope you try our Strawberry Split and tell us what you think. You can find out more about Life Smoothies on our social media channels Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Remember to share your smoothies and tag us! You can also find more recipes and tips on our blog.

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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!

Caribbean Kiss Smoothie summer

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
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Smoothies with iced tea: a delicious, healthy choice

SMOOTHIES WITH ICED TEA

Imagine combining fruits, vegetables, nuts and all the properties of tea. In this post we would like to tell you about this original idea that you might like to give a go when making your smoothies, also known as smooteas. 😉

At LifeSmoothies we always recommend making smoothies by adding our frozen fruit sachet to the blender together with 250 ml of water or apple juice. Apple juice is perfect to give you that neutral touch and to enjoy all the flavour that our fruits have to offer.

But apart from apple juice, other options that can also be great for the smoothie of your choice are other types of fruit juices, coconut water, vegetable drinks or, as we will talk about, tea. Remember that you can add more or less to play with the texture. This way, you can make it thicker or thinner and add the toppings you want without them sinking.

What teas can you try in your smoothies?

There are teas with very distinctive flavours that you may like more or less. We recommend starting with teas with mild flavours or even fruit flavours, regardless of their properties.

A good choice is white tea, also known as beauty tea, as it has a mild, sweet and floral taste. Its colour is also pale and velvety, and it has become very popular among tea lovers. It is made in a way so that it is minimally processed, so we can enjoy all its benefits whilst also tasting delicious. It is also the variety of tea with the highest antioxidant content, so it’s all good for you!

Continuing with mild flavours, green tea is perhaps the next in terms of subtle flavour. This tea is one of the most popular and is perfect if you’re someone who drinks their smoothie in the morning, as green tea is a great substitute for coffee and to start the day in top form. 😊 It is also very rich in antioxidants, just like our fruits, and lowers the level of bad cholesterol.

For the more daring, red tea is a good option if you’re looking for more intense flavours. It is made using a slow fermentation, which is what makes it a very distinctive tea in terms of aroma, colour and taste. This tea is a great diuretic and helps to burn fat, so it’s also a very healthy combination to keep taking care of yourself with smoothies.

And finally, you can also try our smoothies with different fruit teas. There is now a wide variety of options available. For example, if your favourite smoothie is our Mango Paradise, you can try making it with a mango-flavoured tea, which will enhance its main ingredient. There is also a berry tea that would go perfectly with our Raspberry Love and enhance the flavour of the raspberries and blueberries.

We recommend making the tea in the evening, and when it cools, keep it in the fridge until the next day. This way it will be nice and fresh when it is time to drink it.

With this smoothie idea you’ll still get a refreshing drink that we love so much at this time of the year. They will also help you manage your weight as they provide a lot of antioxidants, which, together with the power of the fruit, will make your smoothie the perfect healthy option to continue taking care of yourself this summer.

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Travel through the flavours of our smoothies, discover the destinations

Travel through the flavours of our smoothies, discover the destinations

A photo, a book, a dream… There are many things that can help us travel without physically moving. But we cannot forget the intense flavours, those that we enjoy with every sip and that we never want to end, such as our smoothies.

Eating foods that we love is a pleasure for our senses, and if you also feel like you are taking care of yourself, the pleasure multiplies. Our smoothies contain intense, delicious flavours that once you try them you will wish they would never end. They are a journey for the senses. Have you already experienced this?

If you have already tried them, you may agree with the list we will share with you below, because the flavours of our smoothies can also help you travel around the world. Ready to take off!

Mango Paradise will take you to India

As its name suggests, our smoothie will take you to a true paradise full of colours and flavours: India. Mango is one of the main fruits in our smoothie, and nowadays there are many varieties of this fruit around the world, but it originates from Asia.

Even though the rest of the ingredients, such as pineapple and passion fruit, are originally from Brazil, the flavour and colour of our smoothie takes us to this great country. It reminds us of the Akshardham Temple located in the capital, New Delhi, for its orange colour so characteristic of mangoes. The temple is also a symbol of peace, one of the many sensations you will feel when enjoying your Mango Paradise.

Next stop… Puerto Rico with Tropi Colada

Our Tropi Colada smoothie is a super healthy option that can rival the best cocktails you can enjoy in the Caribbean islands. The freshness you will feel when drinking it, and the flavour of pineapple, coconut and banana, will make an incredible contrast that will help cool down its warm tropical climate.

Puerto Rico is an island full of colour and life, but its beaches are perhaps one of its greatest attractions; its crystal-clear waters, its palm trees, and, above all, its fine white sand. It is perhaps this nuance that most reminds us of this dream destination and is perfect to enjoy in summer.

Fly to Brazil with our Acai Kick

Of course, the açai is a berry native to Brazil, rich in nutrients and antioxidants, and is also considered an anti-aging food. So, you will never be too old to travel to Brazil. 😉

The colour of our Acai Kick smoothie reminds us of the wild flora so common in the Amazon, one of the most vibrant regions on the planet. Also, together with the other fruits in this smoothie, which are banana, mango and blueberry, they make this smoothie a real journey; and when you taste it, your senses will remember it forever.

Travel through the flavours of our smoothies, discover the destinations

Want to visit Greece? Try our Raspberry Love

Apparently raspberries originated from Greece, and it is one of the main fruits you will find in our Raspberry Love smoothie. You could say that our smoothie is a drink of the gods because of the numerous nutrients in its fruits: blueberry, banana and the above-mentioned raspberry.

The red colour of the raspberries even makes us think of the goddess Aphrodite, goddess of beauty and love, because this fruit is rich in antioxidants and great for your skin. Our Raspberry Love is a temple dedicated to this Greek goddess.

Travel through the flavours of our smoothies, discover the destinations

As you can see, you don’t need to leave home to travel around the world. All you need is a good sense of taste, a bit of imagination and an open mind; the flavours of our smoothies will do the rest. 😉

Now that you know a little more about them, discover the perfect smoothie for your summer.

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Chromotherapy with your smoothies, experience full colour

Chromotherapy with your smoothies

Have you ever heard of chromotherapy with food? Our smoothies, as well as being delicious and full of nutrients, are a pleasure to look at because they are full of colour and life. So, you can practice some chromotherapy with our smoothies, and it will be another perfectly unique way to take care of yourself.

Chromotherapy is about taking care of yourself by focusing on the pigments that give food some colour, such as in this case fruit and vegetables, because they have a protective function for the body. But also, colours produce in us sensations that help our body and mind, by influencing our mood and feelings.

This technique has been studied in psychology and can be applied in other fields, for example, in marketing, in film and even in decorating spaces, looking for different environments and sensations.

Want to discover what each colour of our smoothies hides? Then read on 😊

Tropi Colada: White or light colours

In general, the colour white is said to bring light, transparency, peace and harmony; but it also brings security and honesty. It is a positive and healthy colour, as there are many foods that are white on the inside or outside and are delicious and rich in potassium and antioxidants.

White is not the absence of colour, but in fact it has about 67 different shades. And although our Tropi Colada smoothie is not completely white, it contains foods such as coconut and banana, which tend to be light foods, so it falls within this colour and its qualities.

The coconut in our Tropi Colada is a fruit with antioxidant properties, regulates blood pressure and is rich in fibre and minerals. The banana also has high nutritional properties, which makes this smoothie a great choice to start taking care of yourself. 😉

Chromotherapy with your smoothies

Green Machine: Green colour

The colour green represents nature and hope, but it is also related to health. Many foods, especially vegetables, are green, and are generally rich in potassium, vitamins and folic acid.

In our case, the Green Machine smoothie, is made with spinach, celery and broccoli, which is what gives it its green colour and makes it a nutritionally super smoothie.

Chromotherapy with your smoothies

Strawberry Split: Red colour

The colour red represents energy, warmth and has a life-giving component, because it is the colour of our blood. Many foods also contain this natural pigment because they are rich in antioxidants and help circulation, memory and play an important role in protecting the skin.

Our Strawberry Split smoothie has this reddish colour due to the strawberries, cherries and papaya in it. Together with banana, they make this smoothie delicious and even addictive. That’s why the colour red is also a symbol of caution, because once you try our smoothie you won’t want to stop drinking it, you’ll love it! 😉

Chromotherapy with your smoothies

Acai Kick and Raspberry Love: Purple colour

This colour is a symbol of elegance and spirituality, as well as luxury. It is related to the world of dreams, imagination and promotes creativity. Eating foods of this colour, such as blueberries, helps anti-ageing, which is perhaps why it is so widely used in children’s food.

Our Acai Kick and Raspberry Love smoothies have such a characteristic colour thanks to this small fruit rich in properties. The height of luxury! 😉

Chromotherapy with your smoothies

Mango Paradise and Caribbean Kiss: Orange and yellow colours

These colours are mainly found in citrus fruits and symbolise fun and energy. Fruits such as mango, melon and pineapple in our smoothies are rich in vitamins and minerals, which will fill you with the strength and energy to start the day right.

Chromotherapy with your smoothies

Now that you know the meaning behind the colours, discover which is your favourite fruit and we’ll tell you the perfect smoothie for you.

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Refresh’mint, welcome to our Life Smoothies family

Avolicious, welcome to our Life Smoothies family

We have a new flavour at Life Smoothies! Introducing the newest member of the family that avocado lovers will love. This is our new smoothie that we have called ‘Refresh’mint’ and it completes our range full of delicious flavours.

As you can guess, avocado will be the main ingredient, this unique smoothie combines flavours such as pear, lime, mango and a touch of mint which, as you will see, makes it extra special.

Below, we will describe all its wonderful nutrients and benefits for our body, but we can already tell you that this smoothie will make taking care of yourself a real treat. Take note!

Ingredients and nutritional values of Refresh’mint

Of course, the star ingredient of this smoothie is avocado. It is both a fruit and a vegetable and is known as ‘green butter’ because it has a soft, buttery consistency, which makes it perfect for freezing. As you know, we use the IQF method to freeze our fruit within the first 24 hours of harvesting, which allows all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals to be preserved, without having to add preservatives or colourings.

Avolicious, welcome to our Life Smoothies family

Avocado provides many benefits to the body:

  • It helps our heart: You may have heard that it is a calorific fruit, and perhaps that is why it is not eaten so often. What we should know is that it provides monounsaturated fat and oleic acid, which will keep cholesterol levels at bay; and also blood pressure as it contains a lot of B vitamins. Moderate consumption in the form of a smoothie is the best way to get the necessary nutrients without going overboard.
  • Recommended for athletes and pregnant women: It is a great source of potassium and magnesium, which helps our muscles and bones to function and makes it the perfect food for exercising. It also contains large amounts of folic acid, an essential vitamin for pregnant women.
  • Antioxidant and rich in vitamin E, which helps to prevent cardiovascular and cancerous diseases.
  • Thanks to its high fibre content, it is very good for the digestive system and intestinal health.
  • A perfect partner in the summer. Avocado also protects against the sun as it contains beta-carotene, a pigment that is transformed into vitamin A. This helps to protect our skin from the sun’s radiation, and also activates our melanin and intensifies our tan.

Avolicious, welcome to our Life Smoothies family

What other fruits are in our delicious Refresh’mint?

Pear: A very refreshing fruit, so our smoothie is perfect for hot days or after a workout. It contains a large amount of water, which nutritionally makes it great for weight loss. As well as vitamins, it is also a great source of iron and calcium, ideal for any little ones in the house!

Lime: This touch is very unique, right? The so-called ‘sweet lemon’ will provide acidity without being too bitter. This fruit also contains a lot of vitamins, minerals and fibre, but it also helps our stomach against heartburn and ulcers.

Mango: As you may already know, this fruit is the natural main ingredient of our Mango Paradise. It is rich in nutrients such as potassium, magnesium and vitamins A and C. It will give you that sweet touch, achieving the perfect balance for our Refresh’mint.

Mint: This superfood is widely used in natural medicine, and it’s no wonder. We are very familiar with its aroma, as it is widely used in food, hygiene and beauty products. But eating mint has many benefits: it helps our digestive system, our cardiovascular health, decongestion and is even good for killing the bacteria that cause bad breath. A wonder straight from nature!

As you can see, we could spend hours talking about all the benefits of our new Refresh’mint smoothie, but we think what will really win you over is its delicious taste. So, what are you waiting for?

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Let’s go on a trip with our smoothies and fruits!

Let's go on a trip with our smoothies and fruits! Life Smoothies

Did you know that we have the largest range of frozen fruit and vegetables ever? We’ve talked about it in previous posts, but for those of you who are new to Life Smoothies, we love to tell you how we keep fruit and vegetables packed with their natural vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Our IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) system freezes our fruit and vegetables in a sustainable, fast and individual way to retain their original shape, colour and flavour after thawing. Thanks to this system we can pack the best seasonal fruits from more than 10 different countries and deliver them directly to your home. Isn’t it magical?

This is why we wanted to showcase our fruits and tell you about some of them in this post and the countries they come from. Because the earth offers us so many different varieties of berries, tropical fruits and other more exotic fruits, let’s take you on a trip to get to know them a little better. Off we go!

Let's go on a trip with our smoothies and fruits! Life Smoothies

Our trips begins in Morocco

This country is a great source of fresh organic fruit, exporting more than 200 types of products and growing year after year, bringing its quality and variety of agri-food products to the rest of the world. The strawberries in our Strawberry Split, Caribbean Kiss and in one of our latest additions, our Pink Dragon, come from this great country. The berry family also includes the delicious blueberries as featured in Raspberry Love, Acai Kick and Beet the Heat, another of our great new smoothies.

Vietnam: the most exotic flavours

This wonderful country boasts incredible landscapes, but it is also incredible for its impressive natural flavours: its great variety of fruit that you can find in our smoothies. We would like to highlight the passion fruit of our Mango Paradise, which, thanks to Vietnam’s climate, has become the ideal place to grow it.

But perhaps our favourite is the dragon fruit because this special fruit can be found in another of our great new smoothies: our Pink Dragon. So called because it resembles the scales of a dragon; it is a beautiful fruit, unique and rich in fantastic nutrients. Thanks to the warm climate, Vietnam has become one of the largest producers, and no wonder, because it is becoming one of the most popular fruits thanks to its taste and its beauty inside and out. Isn’t it beautiful?

Let's go on a trip with our smoothies and fruits! Life Smoothies Pink Dragon

We travel to another continent to land in Peru

If you like mangoes, you should know that Peru is a major exporter and is recognised worldwide for its great quality and flavour. Also, thanks to the climate, they are lucky enough to have different varieties, all of which are delicious and full of flavour.

And of course, our Mango Paradise is the star of this trip to Peru, because thanks to this super fruit it is rich in texture and flavour, but it also provides lots of vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants. It is grown, harvested and shipped from the province of Piura, and it is a real delicacy!

From Peru we would also like to highlight the avocado that you will find in our new Refresh’mint. This is the season when production is at its highest for this super fruit, and it is becoming more and more coveted worldwide, not only for its flavour but also because it is a great ingredient in beauty products. And no wonder, because if it is not only good for the inside, but also the outside. We explain all its benefits to you in the blog post about our Refresh’mint smoothie.

Let's go on a trip with our smoothies and fruits! Life Smoothies

What did you think of our little trip around the world? We hope you liked it and that every time you enjoy our smoothies, you will imagine and travel straight to these great countries and their incredible nature. See you in the next post!