A smoothie refers to a drink made smooth by blending ingredients like fruit, vegetables, milk, yogurt or ice. Names are given to appeal through ingredients or puns. For instance, "Blueberry Banana Breeze" contains blueberries, banana and yogurt. Finding creative names can make smoothies memorable.
Smoothie Ingredients and Benefits
The term "smoothie" describes the texture from blending. In the 1960s, Steven Kuhnau sold frozen blends called "smoothies" to interest healthy hippies. Unlike juices that remove liquid, smoothies keep ingredients and fiber intact, making them nutritious.
You don’t need milk for a delicious smoothie. Tasty options have only fruit, vegetables, juice or yogurt. Good fruits include berries, bananas, mangoes, peaches, and pineapples. Leafy greens like spinach provide extra nutrients. Combining fruits and vegetables works well too. Many healthy, tasty smoothies can be created at home without added sugar.
History of Smoothies
History credits the hippies of the 60’s with naming drinks. By 1970, a lactose intolerant teenager named Steven Kuhnau began to make smoothies. Unable to digest milkshakes, he created frozen blends of fresh fruit, ice, nutrients, and fruit juice instead. He discovered that not only did they taste good; they helped control his allergies and blood sugar levels too. Some of his recipes are still popular today.