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The Unusual Fruit Smoothie Combination You Should Drink Before Bed To Fall Asleep Quickly – Health Digest
Charday Penn/Getty Images Getting quality sleep is essential. Yet a solid night’s sleep can be tough to attain for some people. Statistics on sleep deficiencies from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that nearly 4 out of 10 adults between the ages of […]
The Type Of Smoothie You Should Drink More Often To Boost Longevity – Health Digest
Westend61/Getty Images If you want to live forever — or at least until you’re 100 — then you’d better start acting like it. That means engaging in the types of exercise that slow aging and eating foods that promote longevity. While there are many foods that are healthy enough […]
Is Trader Joe’s Banana And Almond Butter Protein Smoothie Healthy? – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Mike Kemp/Getty Images Smoothies pack a ton of nutrition into a delicious and quick meal. You tend to get a good dose of vitamin C from fruit, and some smoothies have added protein from yogurt or protein powder. […]
Smoothie Ingredients You Should Avoid At All Costs, According To Our Expert – Health Digest
Charday Penn/Getty Images Smoothies can be thirst-quenching, palate-pleasing, high-nutrient meal replacements and snacks. Additionally, they may help you keep trim, as shown by a 2024 study published in the American Journal of Health Promotion. The study found that regular consumers of fruit and veggie smoothies gained less weight […]
When You Drink A Smoothie Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Blood Pressure – Health Digest
How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you get a day? Even if you’re one of the many Americans who don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, the more you sneak in a few fruits and veggies here and there, the lower your risk of hypertension. A 2016 analysis in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension […]
What Happens To Your Body When You Drink A Smoothie Every Day – Health Digest
Aside from treating your taste buds, indulging in a daily smoothie can also give a radiant boost to your skin. Packed with antioxidant compounds like vitamin C, vitamin E, carotenoids, polyphenols, and phenolic acids, fruits and vegetables (the key ingredients in your smoothies) act as skin superheroes. This is because, per a review published in […]
Why Your Pre-Workout Smoothie Could Be A Bad Idea – Health Digest
Even if you’re trying to increase your protein intake to build or retain muscle, adding a scoop of protein powder to your smoothie will slow down your digestion. You’ll need up to an hour for your stomach to digest the protein in your smoothie, according to Men’s Health. While fiber is an important part of […]
The Best Protein Powder Alternatives For Your Nutritious Morning Smoothie – Health Digest
If you want to keep your smoothie high in protein but steer clear of the additives in protein powders, various milks are a good bet. One cup of 1% cow’s milk has 8 grams of protein, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). It’s also high in calcium at 305 milligrams. The Iranian Journal of […]