Mmm , Smoothies . A delicious and refreshing snack ( and depending on the size , perhaps a repast ) . Here are some interesting fact and figure regarding this rimed delicacy .
" ¢ The Good Book " Smoothie " develop through manymeanings . ab initio it depict " A person who is ' smooth ' ( sentiency 7 ) ; one who is suave or stylish in conduct or appearance : usu . a man , " and was afterwards used to define a variety of products include automotive key , cycle , caps and gloves .
" ¢ By the 1960s , " Smoothie " came to think of a fruity beverage , thanks to a resurgence in macrobiotic vegetarianism , and went on to increase in popularity from there . In 2002 , the succus and charmer line of work surpassed $ 1 billion in sales for the first time , and is now closer to a $ 2.5 billion industry .
" ¢ accord to SmoothieCentral.com , " The smoothies of previous differed by today ’s measure because most did not have ice Milk River , or frozen yogurt in them . They were basically yield , fruit juice , and ice . " More definitions of current Smoothies can be foundhere .
" ¢ Often weigh part of a levelheaded diet , temper your desires to consume a sweet talker - a - day . Smoothie King ’s Hulk Chocolateâ„¢ has919 caloriesin a 20 oz serving . For reference , a Hardee ’s 1/3 lb Bacon Cheeseburger has910 kilogram calorie .
" ¢ Smoothies are for some people ( like our own Jason English ) a necessity . Paul McCartney bring a nanny and a " smoothie missy , " on his Wings spell , and Nickel Creek ’s Grammy nominate " Smoothie Song " was named after a sweet talker vender at a Four Corners Folk Festival brought the stripe member their snappy beverages ( and obviously earned a place in their heart ) .
" ¢ Different region have their own take on the concept of fruit drink . If you live on the West Coast , you might go to a Juice Bar ( such asJamba Juice ) whereas in the Southeast you visit a Smoothie Shop ( such asSmoothie King , which franchise the Smoothie construct , andPlanet Smoothie , based in my place of Atlanta , Georgia ) .
" ¢ The Juice and Smoothie Association reports that the top fruit flavor combo is strawberry juice and banana . What are some of your favorite confection ?
[ Previous Dietribes : Strawberries , Macaroni & Cheese , McIntosh Apples ]
' Dietribes ' appears every Wednesday . Food photos are usually take byJohanna Beyenbach . This week , however , Jason English took it upon himself to unashamedly secure the Planet Smoothie in Roxbury , New Jersey , where he enjoy the 44 - snow leopard ' Twig & Berries ' and overstays his welcome while hog the free wireless internet . He would love for this place to stay in business . So if you ’re anywhere near Roxbury , please stop in .
