Calories. We’re either cutting them, counting them, burning them or obsessing over them. For most, they are worse than a four letter word. And when it comes to smoothies, many of them can cost you over a thousand of those precious calories.
Here are a few smoothie recipes that will cost you far less in calories but still have a big time taste. 
Açaí Antioxidant Smoothie
This smoothie should replace the old saying about an apple a day – drink one of these a day and you’re guaranteed to keep the doctor away!
- 8-10oz Zola Açaí Juice
- 1 Cup Frozen Blueberries or Strawberries
- ½ Cup Frozen Banana Chunks
Pear-Ginger Delight:
This smoothie is delicious! I also love that it uses carrot juice, which gives this drink its orange color and lots of vitamin A.
- Combine 1 ripe pear-peeled, cored and chopped, ¼ fresh carrot juice, ¼ cup skim milk, ½ teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger and ½ cup crushed ice
- Blend until smooth.
- You can also add in some wheat germ or flaxseed for a little added fiber or omega-3 fatty acid.
Orange Cherry Smoothie:
I love the combination of oranges and cherries – this smoothie is great when you’re in the mood for something with a little tang to it.
- 8-10oz Orange Juice
- 1 Cup Frozen Cherries
- ½ Cup Frozen Banana Chunks
- Blend until smooth
something a little lighter, try a flavored water. You can make your own naturally flavored water easily by adding slices of strawberries, lemon, mint or basil to a jug of water. If you want to get really creative try some melon pieces – watermelon and cantaloupe will taste great! 
