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Why Buying Prepared Smoothies At The Grocery Store Isn't Such A Life Hack After All By Alba Caraceni Aug. 17, 2025 8:00 pm EST

Creamy and flavorful smoothies, packed with nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients, are popular as portable breakfasts or afternoon snacks. When you're on the go, it's easier to grab a smoothie from the grocery store instead of making it at home, but that may defeat the whole purpose of having one. Jennifer Pallian , BSc, RD (registered dietitian), and founder of Foodess , revealed to The Takeout that supermarket smoothies can actually be less nutritionally beneficial than they appear.

"Prepared grocery store smoothies may seem healthy, but they often contain juice, concentrates, or purees instead of whole fruits and veg

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