This site will provide you with the knowledge you need to achieve the absolute maximum amount of nutrition through one daily fruit smoothie while optimizing for both time and money.

The Perfect Smoothie...

After 10 years, 5 blenders, and thousands of dollars spent on fruit, vegetables, protein powder, and other items in my search for the best tasting and most nutritious frozen smoothie I have learned 4 vital principles of smoothie making that you should know...

Tip 1: Use Frozen Ingredients

Whether you are an experienced smoothie maker or a novice you will quickly learn how fast the grocery bills can add up. In my early smoothie making days I spent more than 30 dollars per week on fruit and vegetables spread out over two trips; now I spend under 18 dollars per week and go to the store only twice a month. The cheapest and most nutritious way to make a smoothie BY FAR is to use frozen ingredients whenever possible. For the skinny on why frozen fruit is both cheaper and better see our Fresh vs Frozen shakedown.

Tip 2: Choose Plenty of "Super Foods"

Don't put fruit in your smoothie that isn't one of the popularized "Super Foods". Why? Unless you have a fixation for some particular fruit, such as a banana, you are wasting precious space in your blender and body with what could be a high powered nutritious superstar with more than ten times the antioxidant power than most other fruits. There are several to choose from, so the odds are you'll create your own combination that you'll find delicious. Your body and mind will thank you. To see which super fruits we recommend see our Nutrition Matrix chart.

Tip 3: Use a High End Blender

A cheap blender may save you money up front. In the long run, though, it will cost you more in both time and money in ways you may not realize. To see how the costs add up read our Blender Reviews section.

Tip 4: Drink to Your Health

Have fun making and thinking about smoothies. Add it to part of your morning and daily routine. Experiment with new fruits, flavors, and combinations to find your own holy grail recipe that brings health, nutrition, hydration, and pleasure to you every day. Studies have shown that doing something consistently every day that you know is good for you will overlap into other areas of your life and pay you dividends. Here's to a long a prosperous smoothie making life...