GIVE YOUR TEAM A WHIRL!

GIVE YOUR TEAM

A WHIRL!

CELEBRATE YOUR TEAM WITH A SMOOTHIE SOCIAL

Easy, fun and refreshing, Smoothie Socials are a healthy way to celebrate your team on a special occasion ? or no occasion at all! Just gather all the fresh goodness of juicy fruits and vibrant greens, top off with a nutrition boost, and give the blender a whirl. Then raise a glass to the team and enjoy! Here are some tools to help you plan your event: ? Healthy smoothie tips ? Smoothie Smackdown calorie/sugar comparison chart ? Ingredient sign-up sheet ? Smoothie recipes ? Email template ? Customizable flyer

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HEALTHY SMOOTHIE TIPS

Getting started is easy as 1...2...3

Planning a Smoothie Social is easy. Schedule for mid-afternoon so the smoothies don't take the place of a regular meal. All you need are a couple blenders and a variety of healthy ingredients. Start with an unsweetened and low- or non-fat liquid base, then add fresh or frozen fruit. You can also give your smoothies a boost with some bonus nutrition like healthy fats, proteins, and greens.

Ask team members to sign up to bring one or two items from the ingredient guide below. Or invite them to make their own favorite recipe. Feel free to add in a dash of creativity (any fruit or flavor booster you choose).

INGREDIENT GUIDE

Step 1: Liquid Base

- Low- or non-fat milk - Unsweetened almond milk, low-fat

coconut milk, hemp milk, soy milk or rice milk - Water - Coconut water - Crushed ice - Low- or non-fat plain yogurt

Step 2: Whole Fruit (fresh or unsweetened frozen)

- Apples

- Mangoes

- Bananas

- Peaches

- Blueberries

- Pineapple

- Cherries

- Strawberries

Step 3: Boosters

- Green (kale or spinach)

- Protein (plain Greek yogurt, silken tofu, nuts or nut butter

- Healthy fats (ground flax or chia seeds, avocado)

- Flavor boosts (cinnamon, vanilla extract, unsweetened cocoa powder, fresh ginger, lemon, lime, mint)

Ingredient watch list

You may think all smoothies are healthy, but don't be fooled. There can be a lot of calories and sugar hiding in the blender. In fact, some smoothies have more than 500 calories and over 100 grams of sugar! Here are some ways to keep your smoothie ingredient list in check. 1. Serve in moderation: 8-12 ounce cups (8 ounces = 1 cup) 2. Avoid fruit juices or sweetened beverages: Use low- or non-fat plain milk, unsweetened milk alternatives, or a vegetable

juice as a base. 3. Omit sweetened yogurts: Use low- or non-fat plain yogurt. 4. Consider diabetic or pre-diabetic conditions: To be on the safe side, make sure your smoothies have no more than 15-30

grams of total carbohydrates per serving and are made with high-fiber foods, like whole fruits. Adding protein and healthy fats can also help balance blood sugar. Still feel like you need a little more sweetener? Just add a teaspoon of maple syrup or honey, or a few drops of calorie-free stevia.

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Smoothies may seem like a healthy snack, but don't be fooled by their image. Even though they are made with fruit, there can be a lot of calories and sugar hiding in the blender -- more than a large soda or blended coffee drink. See how your favorite brand measures up.

SMOOTHIES

Jamba Juice? Banana Berry Smoothie

510 calories Large (32 oz)

Orange Julius? Mango Pineapple Smoothie

420 calories Large (26 oz)

26.5

teaspoons sugar (106g)

23

teaspoons sugar (92g)

McDonald's? Banana Strawberry Smoothie

330 calories Large (22 oz)

17.5

teaspoons sugar (70g)

Starbucks? Strawberry Banana Smoothie

340 calories Venti (24 oz)

14.5

teaspoons sugar (58g)

COMPARE TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES

Coca Cola?

240 calories

20 oz

Starbucks? Vanilla Frappuccino?

530 calories Venti (24 oz)

16.25

teaspoons sugar (65g)

22

teaspoons sugar (88g)

One teaspoon sugar = 4 grams (g)

TIPS TO KEEP YOUR SMOOTHIE HEALTHIER

Avoid fruit juices or sweetened beverages: Use low- or non-fat plain milk, unsweetened milk alternatives, or a vegetable juice as a base. Omit sweetened yogurts: Use low- or non-fat plain yogurt. Consider diabetic or pre-diabetic conditions: To be on the safe side, make sure your smoothies have no more than 15-30 grams of total carbohydrates per serving and are made with high-fiber foods, like whole fruits. Adding protein and healthy fats can also help balance blood sugar.

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INGREDIENT SIGN-UP SHEET

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

Check out the list of healthy smoothie ingredients below and sign up for 1 or 2. If you'd like to share your own favorite recipe with the team, please bring the ingredients you will need.

INGREDIENT GUIDE

Step 1: Liquid Base

- Low- or non-fat milk - Unsweetened almond milk, low-fat

coconut milk, hemp milk, soy milk or rice milk - Water - Coconut water - Crushed ice - Low- or non-fat plain yogurt

Step 2: Whole Fruit (fresh or unsweetened frozen)

- Apples

- Mangoes

- Bananas

- Peaches

- Blueberries

- Pineapple

- Cherries

- Strawberries

Step 3: Boosters

- Green (kale or spinach)

- Protein (plain Greek yogurt, silken tofu, nuts or nut butter

- Healthy fats (ground flax or chia seeds, avocado)

- Flavor boosts (cinnamon, vanilla extract, unsweetened cocoa powder, fresh ginger, lemon, lime, mint)

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