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February 19, 2020April 17, 2025

The must-have toppings on your smoothies

The must-have toppings on your smoothies. Life Smoothies.

If you’re a fan of smoothies, I’m sure you’d like to give them that extra culinary and aesthetic touch. Toppings are just that extra touch your smoothie needs to turn out absolutely perfect. There are as many options and combinations as there are smoothies, so in this article we recommend some that can make your favourite drink a little more fun. Take note.

• Seeds

Here we can choose from many types of seeds, from chia, flax, pumpkin. These seeds help enhance the nutritional value of our smoothies. They have great nutritional properties, for example, they are a great source of fibre and protein. Some, like pumpkin, have anti-inflammatory properties and are a perfect complement to give an even healthier addition to your favourite smoothie.

• Cereals

In this section we have some cereals like quinoa, oats and granola. The first is gluten-free, helps keep cholesterol at bay and has a high amount of fibre. Oats are a source of vitamins A, B, E and D, provide good amounts of magnesium, copper, iron, zinc and small doses of calcium, folic acid and are very rich in manganese. Granola, on the other hand, offers a crunchier and sweeter touch but also many other properties such as fibre, vitamin E, folic acid and antioxidant properties.

• Berries

Some berries such as redcurrants, blueberries, raspberries, are always perfect in your smoothies. They are small, decorative and also have antioxidant and diuretic properties and are rich in vitamin C.

• Grated fruit

Another ideal topping for your smoothies is grated fruit to give it a unique touch. For example, you can use coconut or others like apple or mango, and if you’re really adventurous you can also choose grated vegetables like cucumber or carrot.

• Spices

For example, cinnamon is an ideal topping to enhance the sweet taste of your smoothie. If you have even more of a sweet tooth, you can choose a chocolate and grate it to sprinkle over your smoothie.
With all these toppings there is no excuse to not give your smoothie a unique touch and at the same time enhance its taste with healthy and nutritious ingredients. Choose any of our smoothies and play around with the toppings. You’ll be able to complement your drink perfectly and make it fun. Which will you choose?

If you want to taste and/or distribute any of our products, do not hesitate to get in touch with us by calling us on +971 52 392 1761 or sending an email to [email protected].

February 28, 2020April 17, 2025

Do you know about layered smoothies?

Layered smoothies

They’re fun, full of colour and original. If you like smoothies but also want to try shaking things up a bit to stop them from getting boring, then you’ll love layered smoothies! These smoothies have visible lines so you can see where one flavour ends and the next begins, and are broken into textures and graduated colours.

Colours of layered smoothies

Colours are what underpin this type of smoothie. And presentation is very important. You’ll want to serve it in a glass so that all the layers of colour and flavour can be fully appreciated. You can also add slices of fruit and seeds to give it that special touch.

We recommend that you make each layer of your smoothie separately. You could try using some of our colourful options – such as mixing the strong green of our “green machine” with the red tones of “strawberry split” and “raspberry love”, or the intense pink of our “acai kick”, and then finish it off with a touch of orange with our “mango paradise”.

It’s important that each layer is as thick and cold as possible so that it does not all mix together. For a more creative touch, you can try cutting some fruit into thin slices and layering them around the glass container you’re using for your layered smoothie. Use colourful fruits with seeds – such as strawberries, kiwis and figs – as these will stand out in the glass. Be sure to combine ranges of colour depending on the type of smoothie you’ve chosen for each layer. If you want it a bit darker, try using sliced blackberries or blueberries.

Seeds and supplements

And what about seeds and supplements? Which are best for your layered smoothie? Chia seeds can work really well because of their dark colour and will stand out in the rainbow of your layered smoothie. But you can also try flax seeds as well as nuts such as walnuts or almonds.

To give your layered smoothie an extra touch of colour, try using natural dyes like seaweed powder (spirulina), which can be green or blue. Matcha tea, acai powder and turmeric are other good options.

So, you now know how to make layered smoothies, their properties, and everything you need to do to surprise your guests with something creative and a bit different. People will never again use the word ‘boring’ when talking about your smoothies! Are you ready to throw yourself into the world of layers…?

If you want to know what to combine your smoothies with, here are the best ideas!

April 20, 2021April 16, 2025

5 REASONS TO DRINK SMOOTHIES EVERY DAY

Some trends go as soon as they come. This not only applies to the fashion industry, but also the food industry. We want to reclaim one of Yves Saint Laurent’s most famous quotes: “Fashions fade, style is eternal”. It can be applied to many areas of life, including food. What we mean by this is that smoothies became trendy a while ago, but they have also become a way of life for many, and they are here to stay.

If you thought about trying them but were never totally convinced, here are 5 reasons to drink smoothies every day of the week. Take a look!

1. You’ll be giving your body loads of nutrition

According to the WHO, we should eat 400 grams of fruit and vegetables a day, which is the equivalent of 5 pieces in order to stay healthy. It is very important to take care of yourself and to do so every day. That’s why having a smoothie once a day can be the solution if you’re thinking of taking better care of yourself or continuing to do so, but in a more fun and creative way. In fact, by drinking just one of our smoothies, you’ll be getting half of the recommended foods and a whole host of vitamins, minerals and natural antioxidants.

You may be wondering; how can our smoothies retain all their properties? The answer lies in flash freezing. We make our smoothies from flash frozen IQF unpasteurised fruit, so they retain the taste, goodness, vitamins and minerals of freshly picked fruit.

We mustn’t forget how a good topping can add to our healthy smoothie. For example, chia seeds contain a high amount of omega 3, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Here you can see a complete list of toppings to help you take care of yourself and give your body more essential nutrients.

2. You’ll stay hydrated all day

As well as the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables, it is very important for adults to drink 1.5 to 2 litres of water per day. So, if you are someone who finds it hard to drink water, at LifeSmoothies we suggest you include our fruit and vegetable combinations into your hydration plan. This way you can provide your body with plenty of water every day with a delicious smoothie.

3. You’ll feel it day after day

Whether your goal is to lose weight, to improve your immune system or to simply continue to take care of yourself, over time you will notice a big improvement to your body. Because having a smoothie every day will make you a better version of yourself and above all help to prevent illnesses. Also, over time you will develop firmer skin and therefore prevent premature ageing.

4. You’ll save a lot of time in your daily routine

Our pace is a little faster today compared to a few decades ago and we strongly believe that time is precious. That’s why at LifeSmoothies we help make your routine more manageable as our smoothies are quick and easy to prepare.

When it comes to taking care of yourself, any time of the day is good, you just have to find the perfect moment: breakfast, mid-morning, after lunch, a tasty snack or a light dinner… there are many options and all of them are good!

5. Drinking smoothies is great fun!

Eating is a pleasure, and drinking smoothies is a delight! You can try different flavours every day of the week, in the smoothie world there is no such thing as getting bored. Also, as they are frozen, you can enjoy different flavours even if the fruit and vegetables are not in season.

If you have enjoyed reading this, we would like to finish with a little tip: Did you know that smoothies can help you eat that fruit or vegetable you’re not so keen on? You just have to find the perfect combination and add a small amount, the rest of the ingredients can help hide flavours you don’t like. For example, celery has many great properties but what if you don’t like it? Then try our Green Machine smoothie… you’ll be surprised!

October 25, 2022April 16, 2025

Nuts: add a handful of nutrients to your smoothie moment

Want to enjoy our tasty smoothies even more? It may not seem possible to make them even more delicious, but there is a way to make their texture and flavour even more incredible. Stick around and we’ll tell you all about it!

The fruit of Life Smoothies and nuts work best together. Why? Well, for several reasons. Nuts enhance the drink, providing fibre and fatty acids, which are essential for good cardiovascular health, and they are known for being very filling, as well as helping to absorb the vitamins in fruit. In turn, the acids in fruit help to absorb the magnesium and calcium in nuts. So this perfect combination is both healthy and delicious, as the difference in texture, as well as the freshness of one and the warmth of the other make a match made in heaven. Here we tell you the best combinations to get the most out of your smoothies, take note!

Mango Paradise: pistachio

Everyone loves pistachios and mangos, so what’s not to like? If you’ve never tried this combination of the two, both sweet and savoury, you don’t know what you’re missing… These two ingredients complement each other perfectly, creating a sweet yet salty taste, both crunchy and smooth. Their textures, so different, create a delicious morsel that is hard to forget. As soon as you try it, you’ll be thanking us for it! They are also a nut full of nutrients with a host of benefits.

Green machine: walnuts

Walnuts are a nut that easily goes with any fruit or vegetable, but if we had to choose one of our smoothies, we think the perfect partner is Green Machine. This is a very healthy smoothie with lots of vegetables (spinach, broccoli, celery) and fruits (banana, mango and pineapple) that create a perfect balance due to the great amount of vitamins and antioxidants in all of them. That’s why we think walnuts are the ideal addition, as all the ingredients blend perfectly together. Walnuts also boast endless health benefits, known throughout the world and considered to be the best nut:

They contain many plant-based omega-3 fatty acids.
They provide energy, fibre and are very filling.
They have magnesium, potassium, antioxidants such as vitamin E, B6 and minerals that enhance the formation of proteins, such as zinc.

Finally, we recommend adding chia seeds and letting them sit for a while, so they will absorb the nutrients from the fruit, as well as being very filling.

Strawberry Split: hazelnuts

Here is another winning combination. Although less common, we assure you that adding hazelnuts to your Strawberry Split will make it a unique experience. The intense, sweet and toasted flavour of the hazelnuts blends perfectly with the distinctive juicy and buttery texture of the star fruit of this smoothie, the strawberries, with a taste that swings between sour and very sweet. The benefits of one of the world’s most popular nuts include:

It is one of the best plant-based sources of calcium.
It contains many antioxidants, especially vitamin E.
It is a source of minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.

Try it, you won’t regret it!

These ideas are just meant as a guide, because, as we said at the beginning, fruit and nuts are the perfect combination, so any combination can work and taste delicious. Try mixing your favourite nuts with your favourite smoothie yourself. Even if you might not think it’s the best combination to begin with, you’ll be surprised, because sometimes what goes least well together actually tastes the best! 😉