POST-WORKOUT SMOOTHIE
Hello, Healthy If you’ve been to The Smoothie Shop & Supplements, you know the smoothies are delicious but today I want to tell you why it’s a good idea to have a smoothie after your workout. When your body is physically active, you burn calories, obviously. But there are some other things that happen within […]
POWER UP WITH GLUTAMINE
Hello, Heathy! Today I’m venturing back into our power up series and talking about glutamine! What is it, why do you need it and how does it help you? Glutamine is an amino acid and a building block of protein. Proteins do some pretty cool things that you might not know about (or have just […]
KETO DIET SMOOTHIES
Hello, Healthy! Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m sure you’ve heard about the Keto Diet. We get lots of questions about how our smoothies can fit into a Keto lifestyle so I wanted to share with you some basics about the diet, and give you a list of smoothies that are low enough […]
IRON MONKEY SMOOTHIE
Hello, Healthy! It’s been a while since I last posted a blog, I’ve been working diligently to get updated nutrition information on our smoothies for you and it’s taken up all my time! But, that is now complete and available on www.thesmoothieshop.com website so be sure to check it out! To celebrate Earth Day, we […]
POWER UPs – Protein
Hello, Healthy! Protein Supplements, What to Look for and Why Whether you’ve been using protein supplements forever or are just starting to consider trying them out, it’s important to know what to look for when you turn the canister over and check out the ingredients and nutrition facts. There are hundreds of thousands of protein […]
Power Ups – Vitamins
Hello, Healthy! Time to discuss vitamins! This power is sure to supplement your day! (Get it? Supplement?? Am I the only one laughing at this?) The vitamins added to your smoothie for this power-up are personalized for your needs! So why add vitamins? If you are someone who eats a perfectly balanced diet and is […]
Power Ups – Creatine
Hello, Healthy! Our Power Up series continues today with Creatine. Creatine is a super common supplement for athletes, and the research on it is both extensive, and positive! Creatine helps build muscle mass, and it does so by a number of different pathways. First off, it increases the total workability of the muscle in a […]
Power Ups – Flaxseed
Hello, Healthy Next up in our power-ups series is flax! Flaxseed may be relatively new to “superfood” marketing, but it’s actually one of the oldest superfoods on earth! Flaxseed has been grown as a crop since the beginning of civilization, and for good reason. It provides protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids but also contains […]
Power Ups – Coconut Oil
Hello, Healthy Last week we started a new series about the Power Up options at Smoothie Shop and today I want to tell you a little more about coconut oil! Coconut oil has long been touted as a health food in the world of natural health and wellness, but in the last several years, it […]
POWER UPS – GREENS
Hello, Healthy! The New Year came and with it, resolutions for a healthier year! Now is when it’s starting to get a little tougher to stick to those goals, right? We are here to help! There are some great ways to add a little extra health to your smoothie and “power up” those resolutions! We are starting off the […]
