7 Reasons Your Smoothie Is Making You Fat

One tablespoon of honey or maple syrup will tack on over 60 extra calories, which is unnecessary if you're using naturally sweet fruit in your smoothie. But added sweeteners can also be in the form of flavored yogurt, fruit juice, sweetened milks, and canned fruits in syrup. Be mindful of the extra sweetness you're adding, and experiment with using plain yogurt and unsweetened soy or almond milk instead — your taste buds will soon prefer the subtly sweet.