Smoothie King - Lean1 Smoothie - Thoughts?

giaciccone
giaciccone Posts: 257
edited September 30 in Food and Nutrition
Ok... this was in my paper today:
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/423471/gary-mills/2011-07-27/deals-smoothie-king-launches-new-lean1-smoothie-special

Apparently, Smoothie King has a new Lean1 smoothie that is said to deliver 20 to 30 grams of protein, boost energy levels that "help burn body fat up to 68 percent faster, tone and define lean muscle, speed recovery from workouts and achieve and maintain a healthy, fit body," according to a Smoothie King news release.

*How many of you actually believe that a smoothie can do all of that? I'm kind of a skeptic, but I want other opinions, too.*

For those of you that are curious, have a Smoothie King near you & would like to try the smoothie - That newspaper article links you to a coupon. The 20-oz smoothie, because of it's debut is only $1 if you try it today (July 27th), and $1.99 if you try it before August 14th.

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  • tararocks
    tararocks Posts: 287 Member
    I just received coupons in the mail for this as well, haven't tried it yet, but may consider using the coupon for one after a workout just to see how I feel.
  • rwd5046
    rwd5046 Posts: 302
    Will have to try it, plenty of SK here in Louisiana. Check out the nutritional sheets on it when you go in a store to get one, check the ingreidents out thourghly as well.
  • jea1668
    jea1668 Posts: 32
    hmm never heard of smoothie king but when i make my own and use frozen fruit, greek yogurt and protein powder i can get a whopping 20-28grams of protein packed in there!
  • hairjunkie
    hairjunkie Posts: 74 Member
    It may sound like a smart/healthy decision, but the sugar content ends up being the killer! If you're looking for a smoothie to go to, try the 'Low- Carb' one's.. they've got twice the protein and nearly 1/5 of the sugar of the Lean 1. So much better!
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    It's cheaper to buy yourself a jug of good protein powder and mix it yourself -- for a whole lot less calories :)
    Protein in general is going to curb your hunger....but so would drinking a giant glass of water.

    This particular one says in one active serving..
    300 calories
    9g fat
    25g carbs
    15g sugar
    30g protein (and they never say what kind of protien -- just proprietary blend.. of what? If its not whey i dont want it)

    As a comparison, my current protein has these stats:
    120 calories
    1g fat
    6g carb
    4g sugar
    20g protein

    Even if I doubled the scoops its less than the first... make sense?

    BUT.. if you're on the run and going by smoothie king... it could be a lot worse!
  • alischaid
    alischaid Posts: 46 Member
    I'm going to try it for lunch tomorrow. I'll let you know how it tastes.
  • giaciccone
    giaciccone Posts: 257
    It may sound like a smart/healthy decision, but the sugar content ends up being the killer! If you're looking for a smoothie to go to, try the 'Low- Carb' one's.. they've got twice the protein and nearly 1/5 of the sugar of the Lean 1. So much better!
    See, this is my thought on it.
    I really don't think a smoothie can have that much potential for power as SK seems to claim.
    I'm rather skeptic about "smoothie power" unless I make it myself & I know what goes in it.
  • giaciccone
    giaciccone Posts: 257
    I'm going to try it for lunch tomorrow. I'll let you know how it tastes.
    Please do! I'm very curious to learn more about it.
  • giaciccone
    giaciccone Posts: 257
    hmm never heard of smoothie king but when i make my own and use frozen fruit, greek yogurt and protein powder i can get a whopping 20-28grams of protein packed in there!
    That sounds delicious!
  • Teemo
    Teemo Posts: 338
    Smoothies are very high up on the list of foods that sound healthy but are NOT.
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Smoothies are very high up on the list of foods that sound healthy but are NOT.

    Just like Salad...

    Unless you make them both yourself of course and know exactly what' you're putting in there...
  • giaciccone
    giaciccone Posts: 257
    Smoothies are very high up on the list of foods that sound healthy but are NOT.

    Just like Salad...

    Unless you make them both yourself of course and know exactly what' you're putting in there...
    These tricksters are quite unfortunate.
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Smoothies are very high up on the list of foods that sound healthy but are NOT.

    Just like Salad...

    Unless you make them both yourself of course and know exactly what' you're putting in there...
    These tricksters are quite unfortunate.

    Greek yogurt is another trickster if you don't read labels...

    Greek Yogurt 1: 6g protein, 22g sugar
    Greek Yogurt 2: 22g protein, 3g sugar

    Which do people buy most often? #1 of course!
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    How weird... someone just linked me an article and the #2 worst drink in america is also from Smoothie King!
    http://eatthis.womenshealthmag.com/slide/worst-smoothie-0?slideshow=184612#sharetagsfocus

    Holy cow! I would avoid this one :) It makes your lean 1 smoothie look like an angel!
  • giaciccone
    giaciccone Posts: 257
    How weird... someone just linked me an article and the #2 worst drink in america is also from Smoothie King!
    http://eatthis.womenshealthmag.com/slide/worst-smoothie-0?slideshow=184612#sharetagsfocus

    Holy cow! I would avoid this one :) It makes your lean 1 smoothie look like an angel!
    Jeeze! I'm at the point where if i really want to have a smoothie I will go to the grocery store, buy a blender, some fruit, some yogurt & DIY it. You never know what's hiding.
    Although, I do really love/respect Tropical Smoothie - They offer smoothies with Splenda as an option instead of sugar AND they list EVERYTHING nutrition-wise online. They're just really great people at that company.
  • aquarles15
    aquarles15 Posts: 1
    I just tried the new lean 1 meal replacement smoothie from smoothie king and it was NOT good. It tasted good for about the first 1/4 (still wasn't as good as the slim n trim chocolate w/ spenda that I usually get) but after that it had this horrible taste that I cannot explain. It tasted like a foreign protein mix or something. It also did not sit well with my stomach at all. My stomach is still uneasy as I type this.

    I'm not too sure or not if it would have sustained my hunger because I just could not finish it to find out. I hope I can save some people out there some money because I sure wasted mine at almost $8!
  • ladytahoe
    ladytahoe Posts: 2
    I have been drinking these smoothies all week. One thing that has happened is, it helps curb my appetite. That makes me happy if nothing else happens.
  • ladytahoe
    ladytahoe Posts: 2
    Oh an I also bought the lean 1 chocolate tub to make at home. The chocolate tastes the best in my opinion.
  • Jomalone2
    Jomalone2 Posts: 129 Member
    Oh an I also bought the lean 1 chocolate tub to make at home. The chocolate tastes the best in my opinion.

    I love the taste - very chocolately! I just finished my first tub. Will buy another one.
  • Klopez0125
    Klopez0125 Posts: 1
    I've had it before! I say it is great! I lost 11 lbs in 4 months & my cravings have diminished a whole lot, also their acai berry detoxificant is amazing!
    You can always make your smoothies skinny!(meaning no sugar in them) I think they still taste great!
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