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    Taste Test: The best smoothies from the supermarket

    By | Shine Food – Wed, Apr 27, 2011 7:08 PM EDT


    Satisfying Post-Workout Snack: Bolthouse Farms Berry Boost
    This velvety drink got us in the mood-for exercise. "I'd run a marathon if I knew this would be waiting," vowed one taster. (at most grocery stores) Read more »

    Tasty "Veggie": Naked Green Machine
    Yes, it's green (thanks to super-nutritious algae, broccoli and ginger), but the fruity taste of apple, mango and pineapple prevails. (at most grocery stores) Read more »

    Convincing Cocktail Stand-In: Sunkist Naturals Piña Colada Protein Smoothie
    "Drink umbrella, please!" requested one blissed-out taster. That's because the tropical sweetness of coconut and pineapple makes this drink's flavor a dead ringer for a piña colada. (at most grocery stores) Read more »

    Family-Friendly Breakfast: Lifeway Low-Fat Pomegranate Kefir
    Now I know what to give my 3-year-old for breakfast!" mused one satisfied mom. No wonder both parents and kids love it. (at most grocery stores) Read more »

    DIY Fruit Combo: Jamba All Natural Smoothies Strawberries Wild
    Nothing beats a just-made frozen smoothie! Simply blend the strawberry banana nonfat yogurt mix with any juice. (at most grocery stores) Read more »

    By Dina Cheney | Photography by Levi Brown

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