Nutritional Question - "Naked" Smoothies

High in carbs/sugars and no protein....not a meal replacement. Maybe a decent option after a hard workout, but without some protein to balance the carbs, you're going to be hungry and craving in an hour.

Not saying they're bad for you, just know what you're getting and not getting.

 

I love how every one of your threads is "no snark" when everyone else's threads get overrun with it.

Anyway, googled "naked smoothies as meal replacement" and found this: http://www.livestrong.com/article/226393-diet-smoothie-drinks/

Basically, the brand they recommend has more than 50 percent of your daily value in 20 different categories. So I'd look at a label. If it has enough good stuff in it that it CAN sub out a meal, have at it.

 

That's not snark. That's lies.

 

Moddy,

You're a pretty tall guy aren't you? I'm curious what weight range you like to be in.

 

For some reason I thought you were 6-2+... I must be thinking of someone else...

 

I figured you for at least 6'2" . You post bigger than your program height.

 

Saying 5-10 is short is kind of snarky.

 

Try the Mango Veggie. It's delicious and even more chock full of vitamins than most of them. And it gives you three grams of protein, which certainly isn't nearly enough for a meal but is more than most juices offer.

Of course, if you were to eat a 12-ounce steak for your other meal, that's enough protein for an entire day.