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It may not be the right way to benefit from fruits. However, with simple tweaks, you can optimise your fruit smoothie intake.<\/p>\n<p>Get the Most of your Fruit Smoothies for Better Glucose Management<br \/>\n\u2022 Try to choose whole fruits over fruit smoothies.<br \/>\n\u2022 You can try pairing 50 ml of smoothie with nuts, changing the GI of the meal, and see if your response changes.<br \/>\n\u2022 Add one scoop of whey protein to change the GI of the smoothie.<br \/>\n\u2022 Try adding a tablespoon of chia seeds for added fibre.<br \/>\n\u2022 To add flavour without increasing sugar, you can add Greek yoghurt.<\/p>\n<p>Fruit smoothies have to be prepared very carefully. It is always better to prepare one at home, where you can be careful about your additions and how they will affect your blood sugar. 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