GIVE YOUR TEAM A WHIRL! - Kaiser Permanente
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 ¨C 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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SMOOTHIE
SOCIAL
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
Step 2: Whole Fruit
(fresh or unsweetened frozen)
Step 3: Boosters
- Apples
- Mangoes
- Bananas
- Peaches
- Protein (plain Greek yogurt,
silken tofu, nuts or nut butter
- Blueberries
- Pineapple
- Cherries
- Strawberries
- Crushed ice
- Low- or non-fat plain yogurt
- Green (kale or spinach)
- 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 ¡ª more than a large soda or blended coffee drink. See how your
favorite brand measures up.
SMOOTHIES
Jamba Juice? Banana Berry Smoothie
Orange Julius? Mango Pineapple Smoothie
510
26.5
420
23
calories
Large (32 oz)
teaspoons sugar
(106g)
calories
Large (26 oz)
teaspoons sugar
(92g)
McDonald¡¯s? Banana Strawberry Smoothie
Starbucks? Strawberry Banana Smoothie
330
17.5
340
14.5
calories
Large (22 oz)
teaspoons sugar
(70g)
calories
Venti (24 oz)
teaspoons sugar
(58g)
COMPARE TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES
Coca Cola?
240
16.25
calories
Starbucks? Vanilla Frappuccino?
20 oz
teaspoons sugar
(65g)
530
22
calories
Venti (24 oz)
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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SMOOTHIE
SOCIAL
INGREDIENT SIGN-UP SHEET
DATE
T IM E
L OCAT ION
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
Step 2: Whole Fruit
(fresh or unsweetened frozen)
Step 3: Boosters
- Apples
- Mangoes
- Bananas
- Peaches
- Protein (plain Greek yogurt,
silken tofu, nuts or nut butter
- Blueberries
- Pineapple
- Cherries
- Strawberries
- Crushed ice
- Low- or non-fat plain yogurt
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IN G R E D IENT
- Green (kale or spinach)
- Healthy fats (ground flax or
chia seeds, avocado)
- Flavor boosts (cinnamon, vanilla
extract, unsweetened cocoa
powder, fresh ginger, lemon,
lime, mint)
SMOOTHIE
SOCIAL
INGREDIENT SIGN-UP SHEET continued
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