I need to lose about 15 lbs

[Faith in DC]

I would have thought that more fruit would have went in. Some that I see being made is a lot more fruit than that. When it's whirled around it does take up less room in the stomach and also has less fiber since it's processed.

[happygirl3]

I've seen advertisements etc. where there is much more fruit added, but I guess since I add both water and ice, mine always makes at least one big cup, sometimes one and a half so it's plenty for me.

When I make smoothies for the family I add more, plus low sugar yogurt and almond milk since they aren't vegan. It makes several servings but is much too sweet for my taste. They really enjoy it though.

[Faith in DC]

yeah, think of the infomercials and all. They add all kinds of stuff.

[kittyadventures]

I think the difference is in if you run it through a juicer or throw it into the blender!


I do the blender and I get all the fiber plus the juice and I add water too and ice sometimes too


so you do use only about 1 serving of fruit that way or at least I do.

[happygirl3]

Carroll, that is interesting. I think each body is a bit different so what works for one person may not for another. For me, a smoothie fills me up for several hours without making me feel sluggish. I'm sure you could add all kinds of things to a smoothie to make it unhealthy, but I think mine are pretty good.

And yes, I also make lunch smoothies sometimes. Today I'm planning to try a squash and carrot soup. I figured I could add a green salad and some grains to my lunch as well.