Now that the summertime is here, many of us are going to be looking for chilled, tasty, and filling treats to get us through our days. However, many of us also want to ensure those treats are nutritious.

A refreshing and nutrient-packed smoothie is one of the best things you can make and drink at home. They’re incredibly satisfying on a hot day, are pretty affordable to make, and can even be a weight-loss-friendly snack or meal to include your rotation of go-to healthy foods.

Still, you’ll want to be careful when selecting smoothie ingredients, as some additives like agave or extra fruit juice can take away from the benefits and slow down your weight loss progress. Other powerful and low-sugar ingredients, like oats, berries, and almond butter, are excellent in a smoothie, providing

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