Hailey Bieber's latest video posted on social networks showing the preparation of her husband Justin's favorite smoothie has garnered over 3.5 million views and 375,000 likes on TikTok. So what's so special about this smoothie? Nutritionists speak!
@haileybieber husbands favorite protein smoothie so easy n yummy ??
? bad idea right? - Olivia Rodrigo
It is full of fruit
This smoothie includes a variety of fruits. "Bananas, blueberries and raspberries provide a variety of nutrients that are good for good health," says Lauren Manaker, a nutritionist in South Carolina. These fruits affect gut health and other long-term benefits such as strengthening the immune system and fighting inflammation.
Packed with protein
A good smoothie should be nutritious and satisfying, so smoothie recipes should ideally include one or two sources of protein such as Greek yogurt, milk or protein powder. Dawn Jackson Blatner, author of Superfood Swap, recommends adding kefir (a fermented yogurt-like drink), Greek yogurt, or even cottage cheese as a whole food protein source to your smoothies.
Looks good but could use some tweaking
Dietitians appreciated the variety of fruit and that this smoothie provides enough protein, but they saw some room for improvement. Beyond swapping out protein sources with powdered whole foods, nutritionist Blatner recommends adding a handful of spinach, kale, or even cauliflower for another serving of vegetables in your day. Smoothies are an opportunity to add nutrition "boosters," she says, like sources of fiber, omega-3s, antioxidants, etc.
If you want to try Bieber's smoothie, feel free to deviate somewhat from the recipe that his wife published. It's fun to look to celebrities for ideas, but for real advice, you need professional nutritionists.
