What's in a Smoothie?

04/15/25 • 26 min

One of the most common questions Jen gets in her appointments is guidance on how to make a smoothie more nutritious, and what are good smoothie combinations. This episode is your complete guide to smoothie inspiration and how to make a nutritious and delicious smoothie.

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Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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Additional resources:

Find Jen’s cookbook Fueling Families here: https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/fueling-families/

Shop The Ultimate Guide to Creative Snacks here:

https://jenbelangernutrition.com/product/album/

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Additional sources: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7651765/#:~:text=Christison%20and%20Ivany%20%5B65%5D%20reported,and%20casein%20from%20the%20diet.

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