They're colorful, fresh, full of vitamins and right on trend: smoothies have it all. But behind their "healthy" appearance, ...

Grabbing that glass of orange juice first thing in the morning has been the go-to breakfast choice for many. However, recently, we have learned that juices may not be the healthiest choice. But it ...

Listen to the Story on All Things Considered: http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2015/01/20150129_atc_the_health_case_for_blending_over_juicing.mp3 At a time when ...

DEAR DR. BLONZ: I just read a book that says by blending fruit into a smoothie, you are not getting the benefits of the fruit’s insoluble fiber because the blender completely destroys it. The book ...

Blending and grinding make food easier to chew, digest, and absorb nutrients. Macronutrients like protein, fat, carbs, and fibre remain unchanged by blending. Vitamins C and B complex can be lost ...

At a time when Americans consume, on average, only about one serving of fruit and one serving of vegetables a day when we're supposed to consume five to 13 servings, the appeal of juice and smoothies ...