Friday, September 11, 2009

Smoothie Makers - the Key to Healthy Drinks in a Flash

By Abby Cardin

Making a delicious ice cold drink cannot be made any faster than with a smoothie maker. It is tempting and easy to want that rich milkshake, but it is probably loaded with unwanted fat and in excess of calories. Your smoothie can be made in a flash and will taste absolutely refreshing and delicious with less than half the calories of the normal milkshake.

This blender-like appliance is somewhat different from the ordinary blender. For one thing, the wattage power is higher so that it is possible for the ice to be crushed more efficiently from a cube into the blended drink. The power of the machine and its shape pulls the ingredients down toward the blades so the blending and crushing take place all at once.

Look for glass or plastic containers. If the children will be using the appliance, it is wiser to get the plastic container for safety sake. The plastic washes very well and is lighter in weight. The glass container is heavier and if broken would cost much more to replace.

Looking at the smoothie maker you can see that the opening at the top is wider than the more narrow funneled bottom. The whole design is to crush and blend quickly. The blades are sharp but it is really the more powerful motor that does the crushing. When the kids or you are cleaning up you should still be aware that you are cleaning blades.

Following a recipe for smoothies is even easier because most containers have measurement markings on the side. Recipes call for fresh fruits, yogurt or milk and ice. You can simply add and substitute ingredients as you wish and even make your smoothie loaded with protein by adding the protein powder of you choice. Remember that the more ingredients or protein powder that you add, you are adding calories also.

Breakfast can be hassle free when you provide a smoothie for your preteen or teen. Skipping breakfast should not be an option, but the smoothie can be substituted for the bowl of cereal or scrambled eggs.

For your benefit, the smoothie maker changes your powdered diet drink into a luscious shake like treat. The maker takes up little space in a kitchen on the counter, but opens a completely new treat maker for the family. Choose wisely for your needs and then enjoy!

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