Green Smoothie And Green Juice, What's The Difference?

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JAKARTA - Which one to choose between green smoothie and green juice? Nutrition expert Farzanah Nasser explains the difference between the two, quoted by ANTARA from the Indian Express, Sunday, May 15, smoothies are fruit or vegetables mixed together with liquid. This drink is full of fiber and supports blood sugar balance and can be used as a meal replacement because fiber slows down the entry of sugar into the bloodstream and keeps a person full longer.

"Smoothies also help you meet your daily fiber needs and feed your body the microbes that are responsible for immunity and health," explains Nasser.

While the juice is to extract fiber and drink the juice only. He said that juice made only from fruit can cause blood sugar problems, so add more vegetables to the juice so that blood sugar does not spike. Juices are not a substitute for food like smoothies.

"When I'm sick and need something refreshing, I choose juice. I also drink juice when I need certain nutrients, I drink 30 minutes before eating. That's how the juice can be absorbed before I eat," said Nasser.

If you want to fill your stomach, smoothies can be a substitute for a heavy meal or snack, as well as a means of consuming more vegetables.

"Both are good and can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet," he concluded.