Smoothie Kings Smoothies

Some of them are, and some are jam packed with sugar. Check the info, they have it all on their app

I think they are cool because of the Smooth King Center. But I've never had one.

Can be. Depends on the ones you get. You can aslo get each one "skinny" which knocks off a bunch of calories.

The app is very helpful. Also allows you to scan and get rewards points which will get you free smoothies.

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Are they as healthy as they claim?

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They do not claim anything inaccurate. But, they are deceiving because people think things are healthy that aren't. They only have a few without turbinado, and those are probably the best for you.

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Any OTer's drink these things to help lose weight?

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Are you using them as a meal replacement?

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I just recently started a diet and am trying to determine if I should just omit going there all together

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A successful "diet" or routine isn't based on one location, one item or one meal but rather an overall approach. You can still have pizza, smoothies, burgers and even friend foods and loose weight, but slamming a 32oz Angel Food while you're cooking your chicken breast and quinoa won't do you any good in terms of weight loss.

Also, do't get confused by automatically assuming weight loss = healthy. If the focus is health, the weight will come off. if the focus is weight loss, chances are you will forego some health and likely gain the weight back like alot of other people do.

Focus on changing your lifestyle, not changing your "diet".

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I'm at work and considering my options for a quick meal to grab on my lunch break

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Your best bet will be to bring a lunch rather than looking for the "best quick thing to buy"

Have to ask them to hold turbinado (sugar) and rinse the strawberries. At home use unsweetened strawberries and honey instead of sugar.

thanks, glad you cleared that up for me chief! I thought bringing a lunch would have been a poor choice but now I know better LSUfan444

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Agreed, but I'm at work and considering my options for a quick meal to grab on my lunch break

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As one of the above posters mentioned, check the ingredient listing and nutritional data for each shake. Keep in mind that any restaurant or chain will probably include some degree of preservatives or additional sweeteners in their products.

Are you looking for a post-workout shake or are you just curious?

this a meal replacement shake I'm looking for. I have heard that they nutritional info may not be entirely accurate which has caused me to be skeptical

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this a meal replacement shake I'm looking for. I have heard that they nutritional info may not be entirely accurate which has caused me to be skeptical

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Save yourself some time and money and just consume a whey protein shake with some almonds. You will be well-satiated with some healthy fats and an adequate amount of protein.