Cravings are the worst. You usually get them for something you really shouldn't be having, like creamy chocolate cake, or something you should really cut back on, like a whole pint of ice cream. The key to curbing cravings is to satisfying them with something almost as tasty. One way to do that is to add smoothies to your diet. Smoothies are a delicious, quick snack that you can manipulate to taste how you want. Craving cherry pie? Then make a smoothie that's packed with cherries. Want to feel like you're actually drinking something healthy? Then, make a smoothie full of superfood greens. It's up to you.
Smoothies are also so versatile you can have them at any time of the day. Whether you're on the go and need breakfast or just got back from the gym and need a post-workout snack, there's never a wrong time to have a smoothie. When you make them at home, they're also inexpensive. All you need is fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, milk and possibly a few flavorings.
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But you should be cautious with the ingredients you throw into your smoothie. It's easy to lose count of calories when making them and you don't want to end up with one that has as many calories as a cheeseburger. One smoothie ingredient you can never go wrong with is oatmeal. Oatmeal makes a great smoothie filler, since its nutritious and can also thicken the consistency of your tasty smoothie
Oats are loaded with nutrients that have potential health benefits like lowering blood pressure levels, improving blood sugar control, and aiding in weight loss. When you add oatmeal to your smoothie, you instantly up its nutrient content. Here are 30 oatmeal smoothies that you definitely can't go wrong with.