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    Save Calories with These Simple Smoothie Ingredient Swaps

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    Skip the sweeteners: If you are making a smoothie with fresh or frozen fruit, it will have plenty of natural sweetness on its own, so extra sweeteners like honey or

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    Photo by: CN Digital Studio

    Skip the sweeteners: If you are making a smoothie with fresh or frozen fruit, it will have plenty of natural sweetness on its own, so extra sweeteners like honey or agave nectar just aren't necessary. Plus, for every tablespoon of the sweet stuff you skip, you will save about 65 calories!

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    Tue, Feb 21, 2012 11:54 AM EST
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    By Sarah-Jane Bedwell, SELF magazine

    The cost for smoothies from specialty shops can be high and the calorie count can be just as high, too! The portions are usually very large, and they may even add sugar, honey, syrups, or other sweeteners. Some specialty shop smoothies can have well over 500 calories per smoothie!

    So instead of spending half of your daily calories on an overpriced smoothie, try making one yourself, using these tips to save money and tons of calories!


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