GIVE YOUR TEAM
                                                       A WHIRL!
             CELEBRATE YOUR TEAM WITH A SMOOTHIE SOCIAL
             Easy, fun and refreshing, Smoothie Socials are a healthy way to celebrate your team 
             on a special occasion – or no occasion at all! Just gather all the fresh goodness of juicy 
             fruits and vibrant greens, top off with a nutrition boost, and give the blender a whirl. 
             Then raise a glass to the team and enjoy!
             Here are some tools to help you plan your event:
             • Healthy smoothie tips
             • Smoothie Smackdown calorie/sugar comparison chart 
             • Ingredient sign-up sheet
             • Smoothie recipes
             • Email template
             • Customizable flyer
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     HEALTHY SMOOTHIE TIPS
     Getting started is easy as 1…2…3
     Planning a Smoothie Social is easy. Schedule for mid-afternoon so the smoothies don’t take the place of a regular meal. All you need are  
     a couple blenders and a variety of healthy ingredients. Start with an unsweetened and low- or non-fat liquid base, then add fresh or frozen 
     fruit. You can also give your smoothies a boost with some bonus nutrition like healthy fats, proteins, and greens.
     Ask team members to sign up to bring one or two items from the ingredient guide below. Or invite them to make their own favorite recipe. 
     Feel free to add in a dash of creativity (any fruit or flavor booster you choose).
        INGREDIENT GUIDE
        Step 1: Liquid Base                   Step 2: Whole Fruit                  Step 3: Boosters
        -  Low- or non-fat milk               resh or useeteed roe        -  Green (kale or spinach)
        -  Unsweetened almond milk, low-fat   - Apples         - Mangoes           -  Protein (plain Greek yogurt,  
          coconut milk, hemp milk, soy milk   - Bananas        - Peaches             silken tofu, nuts or nut butter
          or rice milk                                                             -  Healthy fats (ground flax or  
        - Water                               - Blueberries    - Pineapple           chia seeds, avocado)
        -  Coconut water                      - Cherries       - Strawberries      -  Flavor boosts (cinnamon, vanilla 
        -  Crushed ice                                                               extract, unsweetened cocoa 
                                                                                     powder, fresh ginger, lemon,  
        -  Low- or non-fat plain yogurt                                              lime, mint)
                Ingredient watch list
                You may think all smoothies are healthy, but don’t be fooled. There can be a lot of calories and sugar hiding in the blender.  
                In fact, some smoothies have more than 500 calories and over 100 grams of sugar! Here are some ways to keep your smoothie 
                ingredient list in check.
                1.  Serve in moderation: 8-12 ounce cups (8 ounces = 1 cup)
                2.  Avoid fruit juices or sweetened beverages: Use low- or non-fat plain milk, unsweetened milk alternatives, or a vegetable  
                   juice as a base.
                3.  Omit sweetened yogurts: Use low- or non-fat plain yogurt.
                4.  Consider diabetic or pre-diabetic conditions: To be on the safe side, make sure your smoothies have no more than 15-30 
                   grams of total carbohydrates per serving and are made with high-fiber foods, like whole fruits. Adding protein and healthy  
                   fats can also help balance blood sugar.
                Still feel like you need a little more sweetener? Just add a teaspoon of maple syrup or honey, or a few drops of calorie-free stevia.
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        Smoothies may seem like a healthy snack, but don't be fooled by their image. Even though they are made with fruit, there  
        can be a lot of calories and sugar hiding in the blender — more than a large soda or blended coffee drink. See how your 
        favorite brand measures up.
                                                   SMOOTHIES
                       ®                                                     ®
           Jamba Juice  Banana Berry Smoothie                  Orange Julius  Mango Pineapple Smoothie
           510 calories   Large (32 oz)                        420 calories   Large (26 oz)
             26.5                                                23
             teaspoons sugar                                     teaspoons sugar 
             (106g)                                              (92g)
                       ®                                                 ®
           McDonald’s  Banana Strawberry Smoothie              Starbucks  Strawberry Banana Smoothie
           330 calories   Large (22 oz)                        340 calories   Venti (24 oz)
             17.5                                                14.5
             teaspoons sugar                                     teaspoons sugar 
             (70g)                                               (58g)
                         COMPARE TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES
                     ®                                                   ®                    ®
           Coca Cola                                           Starbucks  Vanilla Frappuccino
           240 calories   20 oz                                530 calories   Venti (24 oz)
             16.25                                               22
             teaspoons sugar                                     teaspoons sugar 
             (65g)                                               (88g)
        One teaspoon sugar = 4 grams (g)
        TIPS TO KEEP YOUR SMOOTHIE HEALTHIER
        Avoid fruit juices or sweetened beverages: Use low- or non-fat plain milk, unsweetened milk alternatives, or a vegetable juice as a base.
        Omit sweetened yogurts: Use low- or non-fat plain yogurt.
        Consider diabetic or pre-diabetic conditions: To be on the safe side, make sure your smoothies have no more than 15-30 grams of total carbohydrates  
        per serving and are made with high-fiber foods, like whole fruits. Adding protein and healthy fats can also help balance blood sugar.
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     INGREDIENT SIGN-UP SHEET
      DATE                                      TIME                                     LOCATION
     Check out the list of healthy smoothie ingredients below and sign up for 1 or 2. If you’d like to share your own favorite 
     recipe with the team, please bring the ingredients you will need.
        INGREDIENT GUIDE
        Step 1: Liquid Base                    Step 2: Whole Fruit                    Step 3: Boosters
        -  Low- or non-fat milk                resh or useeteed roe          -  Green (kale or spinach)
        -  Unsweetened almond milk, low-fat    - Apples          - Mangoes            -  Protein (plain Greek yogurt,  
          coconut milk, hemp milk, soy milk    - Bananas         - Peaches             silken tofu, nuts or nut butter
          or rice milk                                                                -  Healthy fats (ground flax or  
        - Water                                - Blueberries     - Pineapple           chia seeds, avocado)
        -  Coconut water                       - Cherries        - Strawberries       -  Flavor boosts (cinnamon, vanilla 
        -  Crushed ice                                                                 extract, unsweetened cocoa 
                                                                                       powder, fresh ginger, lemon,  
        -  Low- or non-fat plain yogurt                                                lime, mint)
     NAME                                        INGREDIENT
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