Five mistakes you might be making with your smoothie

  A delicious smoothie is a quick, tasty, convenient, and refreshing way to start your day. This blend invites you to include all kinds of ingredients, but you need to think carefully about what you’re putting in it. Some products can ruin the healthy reason you're drinking that smoothie, or even diminish its flavor. Today we’ll tell you the five most common mistakes you might be making with your smoothie. 1. Poor quality products Making a smoothie is so simple that all that matters is the actual quality of the ingredients you use. Even if you have to pay a bit more, organic fruits and vegetables, quality almond milk, and even natural supplements are ideal for a proper smoothie. Green smoothie: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/bebidas/sin-alcohol/smoothies/smoothie-verde 2. Too much ice The last thing you want is for the flavor and nutrients of your energy drink to be diluted in ice water. A good alternative if you want a cold smoothie is to use frozen fruit instead of ice. Mango chia smoothie: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/desayunos/licuados/smoothie-de-mango-con-chia   3. Lack of fiber Fiber is as close to a magic pill for weight loss as you can get. It’s the ingredient that gives you energy but also fills you up and keeps you satisfied to resist other temptations. Not all fruits have high amounts of fiber, but chia, avocado, kale, seeds, and kiwi work perfectly. Avocado smoothie: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/bebidas/sin-alcohol/smoothies/smoothie-de-aguacate   4. Too much sugar If you’re drinking smoothies as part of a diet but adding spoonfuls of sugar or honey, you’re missing the point. Ideally, use naturally sweet fruits like mango or, if necessary, use already sweet ingredients like almond or coconut milk. Strawberry and banana smoothie: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/bebidas/sin-alcohol/smoothies/smoothie-de-fresa-y-platano   5. Too many ingredients There’s an urgency to pack all the super ingredients from your pantry into one smoothie. Even if you want to include spirulina, fruits, milk, avocado, chia, vegetables, and other products, remember that less is more, and too many ingredients mean too many calories. Limit yourself to using four ingredients per smoothie. Raspberry and yogurt smoothie: http://www.kiwilimon.com/receta/bebidas/sin-alcohol/smoothies/smoothie-de-frambuesa-y-yogurt