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Functional Berries

Whether it’s raspberries, strawberries, blueberries or blackberries, these berries are known for being a rich source of vitamins and minerals. All four berries are excellent sources of fiber and vitamin C.  Regular consumption of these types of berries is known to fight against aging, improve memory, lower cholesterol and improve brain functions.

Dr. Smoothie’s Four Berry Blend contains all four berries and is the perfect solution to adding these functional berries to your active lifestyle and daily diet. In fact, one 16 oz. serving of Dr. Smoothie’s Four Berry Blend is an excellent source of vitamin B3, B6, C and meets the FDA of 3+servings of fruit a day.

The best part about Dr. Smoothie’s concentrates is that it is available year round without having to wait for the season and you can cook with it too. Drizzle it over yogurt, toast, pancakes, whole fruit or use it for marinading the possibilities are endless.

 



Pineapple Paradise

pineappleparadiseImagine yourself sitting on the beach right now, feeling the heat of the sun and the cool breeze from the ocean all while enjoying a refreshing, cold smoothie. When I think of paradise, it reminds me of palm trees, pineapples, blue waters and white sand. Enjoying the good life without any worries.

We may not be able to bring to you the beautiful beaches or the cool ocean breeze but one can feel like they are in paradise by drinking Dr. Smoothie’s Pineapple Paradise.  A special blend of pineapple, banana and cocnut.

Besides being delicious, did you know that pineapple is a good source of vitamin B6, copper and dietary fiber? Pineapple also contains high amounts of antioxidant (vitamin C).  Pineapples are also actually not just one fruit but multiple (up to 200) fruitlets fused together around a  central core and  Hawaii produces one-third of all pineapples grown in the world.

So the next time you need to get away and feel like your in paradise start with Dr. Smoothie’s Pineapple Paradise, this delicious smoothie in paradise in a cup.



Functional Smoothies

100% Crushed Strawberry Smoothie

100% Crushed Strawberry Smoothie

It is natural to want to eat healthy but many times when we are busy, we’ll stop for fast food or pick up something quick to satisfy the hunger. With specialty beverage shops and cafes, it’s easy to grab something and go.

Smoothies have become a big hit in the past 10 years and more and more people are stopping to grab a quick smoothie as a replacement for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This looks like a good alternative to a burger and fries and definitely seems healthier. When drinking a smoothie that you’ve added some nutritional boosts to, have you ever stopped to think how healthy the smoothie really is? Does it contain all of the benefits of the fruit or is does it have more sugar in it that actual fruit.

Over 12 years ago, Dr. Smoothie examined just that. How healthy are the smoothies we are drinking? Because they are made from fruit, are they really that healthy for you? Upon doing research and taste testing many different products, it was discovered that most smoothies that claim to be healthy really aren’t. In fact, many contain very little fruit at all and contain high contents of sugar and artificial colors and flavors.

Dr. Smoothie set out to create exactly what the competitors were not offering, an actual smoothie that contains fruit, the whole fruit. Dr. Smoothie concentrates not only contains all the benefits of the entire fruit but also has additional vitamins and nutrients that contribute to a healthier lifestyle.

So the next time you are in the market for a delicious healthy smoothie, ask for Dr. Smoothie by name.  Real Health for a better you.



Dr. Smoothie Brands Exhibits and Sponsors the Ultimate Barista Challenge at the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo in San Diego, CA

4 color Red blackDr. Smoothie Brands is ramping up and getting ready for the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo that will be held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA beginning August 30 – September 1, 2009.

Dr. Smoothie® 100% Crushed™ whole fruit smoothies will be available for sampling and attendees will also have the opportunity to take the “Taste Test” by trying Café Essentials Naturals™.

Dr. Smoothie concentrates are fortified with vitamins and minerals and contain over 3 servings of fruit in each 16 oz. serving. Dr. Smoothie concentrates are “all natural”, using only the highest quality natural ingredients.

Café Essentials® Naturals™ are the perfect fit with consumers and shop owners looking to save money. Café Essentials® Naturals™ are designed to be made with water, but can be made with milk. This gives shop owners the ability to offer Naturals™ more than one way, giving several taste profiles from each base flavor, and best of all increase their bottom line profits.

Smoothie-Ceuticals™ will be available and on display at Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo. Smoothie-Ceuticals is a new line of “nutritional supplements” or ”boosts” that can be added to any smoothie or specialty beverage to help increase energy, health, weight loss and exercise recovery.

Dr. Smoothie Brands, sponsor of the Ultimate Barista Challenge for the Specialty Frappe category, baristas will go head to head in competing for the coveted title of Ultimate Barista Specialty Frappe Champion. Winners from each of the four categories will then compete for the top title of Ultimate Barista Champion.



Lemonade Smoothies…Simply Delicious!

Summertime is here and the best way to combat the hot weather other than staying in doors is a perfectly ice cold cup of lemonade. What would summer be without lemonade? It is like eating a peanut butter sandwich without the jelly, unthinkable! It’s like going to a baseball game and not eating a hotdog. Anyway you look at it, Lemonade is the perfect thirst quencher.

Lemonade can be made in many different varieties, and finding the right lemonade can be a challenge. Taking the guess work out of the equation, Dr. Smoothie manufactures the finest Lemon-ADE puree on the market and our 100% Crushed is hands down the best. Made from vine-ripened fruit, our 100% Crushed whole fruit purees are made from the whole fruit, the skins, pulp and seeds providing all of the natural health benefits fruit has to offer.

You can also use Dr. Smoothie purees to cook with too; added to any recipe will enhance and create new flavors to any tasty dish. You’ll be surprised how versatile Dr. Smoothie concentrates really are.

Top off the summers heat with this perfectly smooth lemonade smoothie.

Strawberry Lemonade SwirlStrawberry Lemonade Swirl

Yield: 16 oz finished beverage

3 oz. water

5 oz Dr. Smoothie Lemon-Ade Concentrate

14 oz. cup of ice

Add the ingredients in the order listed above and blend. Pour 2 oz. Dr. Smoothie Strawberry Concentrate and using a spoon push through the blended surface and swirl.

Enjoy!



Acai Plus Only From Dr. Smoothie
A super antioxidant blend of acai, blackberry, blueberry and pomegranate.

A super antioxidant blend of acai, blackberry, blueberry and pomegranate.

The hot new fruit making headlines is Acai, (pronounced ah-sigh-EE). Acai is a large purple berry that grows atop palm trees in the Brazillian jungle. Dr. Smoothie blends pure Acai along with pomegranate, blackberries and blueberries, all of which are power packed with nutrietients.

Acai Plus is 100% Crushed pure fruit and juice and is fortified with essential vitamins and minerals all for your good health. Not only is Acap Plus good for you, but the delicious exotic flavor will make you want to drink one every day.

Acai is loaded with omega 6 and 9 Essential Fatty Acids, rarely found in fruit. Highest Antioxidants from fruit to fight free radicals. Rich in rare amino acids that areessential for life. No corn syrup, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives found in Acai Plus. Acai also contains a healthy dose of plant sterols that have been shown to reduce cholesterol levels and protect the immune system.



Dr. Smoothie Brands Partners With Wesley Cycle of Hope: Break The Cycle As the Bicycle Team Rides Across America For A Good Cause

Beginning May 19th, 2009, bicycling team Wesley Cycle of Hope from Valdosta GA takes on the challenge to ride across America in the hope of educating and motivating people about poverty and homelessness. The goal of this ride is to not only bring about an awareness of poverty and homelessness but to break the cycle in communities through action and love.

Nine college students will ride coast-to coast by starting in San Francisco, CA and ending up in Virginia Beach, VA. This journey will take place over a two-month period, traveling a total of 3000 miles and riding about 75 miles a day.

The Wesley Cycle of Hope team feels that education is the number one way to defeat poverty. “Encouraging people to volunteer in their own community and making them aware of the opportunities to serve are a large part of the effort,” stated Ade Oni, a 22-year-old cyclist and team member. The team is passionate about this cause and will be speaking out to communities by raising awareness and support for their mission.

Wesley Cycle of Hope has partnered with key sponsors that are helping the bicycle team reach their goals. Dr. Smoothie Brands a leader in health and nutrition has provided the team with smoothie puree that will provide key vitamins and minerals the team needs to keep going. Dr. Smoothie Brands is also providing Amino Hydrate, a combination of proteins, amino acids, carbohydrates and electrolytes that hydrate cells faster than any single ingredient. After each long ride, the team will use Amino Recovery to revitalize and re-energize the body. Amino Recovery contains essential electrolytes and PeptoPro, a proven protein that is fast absorbing, which saves valuable time in the recovery process.



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Award-Winning Dr. Smoothie Takes On A Fresh New Look With The Launch Of A Brand-New Interactive Website
June 26, 2009, 10:03 pm
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Fullerton, CA—Dr. Smoothie Brands is pleased and proud to announce the launch of the new and improved Dr. Smoothie website. This new site offers an updated look, a user-friendly layout and additional benefits not found on the original Dr. Smoothie website.

Since 1997, Dr. Smoothie has been helping consumers achieve their health objectives by offering the healthiest and best tasting smoothie beverages available on the market. With the new improved interactive website, Dr. Smoothie has added detailed information on the “Functional Smoothie.” The functional descriptions provide valuable information that includes benefits associated with each fruit used in all of their purees. www.drsmoothie.com

Additionally, the new site offers an expanded description of each smoothie flavor, photography of delicious smoothie beverages, specialty & simple recipes that are as easy to use as 123 and videos about Dr. Smoothie products.

Becoming a customer has never been easier, consumers can now log on to the Internet and purchase product anytime of the day at Dr. Smoothie Brands online store. A section of the website has been dedicated to wholesale, distributors and the international market providing expanded, valuable information and tools that will help businesses exceed in the marketplace.