It’s easy to think that just because you’re having liquid smoothies, it means that you have fewer calories, but that is not the case at all. Pre-made smoothies have much sugar added to them and other filler ingredients that make them much less healthy than you think. Furthermore, all of this sugar won’t leave you feeling full throughout the day, so you’ll resort to snacking on other unhealthy foods instead.

If you have to have smoothies, it’s best to make them yourself. You’ll know exactly what’s going into them so that you can monitor what vitamins and minerals you’re getting, as well as how many calories are in each one. Add in a bit of protein powder, too, as it can help you stay feeling full for much longer throughout the day. Liquids still have calories; it’s what’s in them that can determine whether you’re losing weight and being healthy or not.