Smoothies

Smoothies are marketed as a healthy drink, but take care.

• They are (especially commercially manufactured ones) high in sugar - and therefore calories.
• They are very concentrated.

The same goes for fruit juices, as 'no added sugar' on the packaging does not mean 'no sugar' - fruit juices contain a lot of natural sugar.

It is better to eat raw fruit, as this will give you fibre in addition to minerals and vitamins.