Do Innocent smoothies count as 5 a day?

Do Innocent smoothies count as 5 a day?

Q: Do juices and smoothies count towards my 5 A Day? A: Unsweetened 100% fruit juice, vegetable juice and smoothies can only ever count as a maximum of 1 portion of your 5 A Day.

Are Innocent Super smoothies healthy?

WORST SMOOTHIE EXPERT VERDICT This (not so) Innocent smoothie has almost 30 per cent more sugar per 100ml than Coca-Cola, and is the most sugar-rich smoothie on the market. Don’t be fooled by the two portions of your five a day. Our smoothies contain all the good stuff that fruit does (like fibre and vitamin C).

How successful is Innocent smoothies?

With the Waitrose trial a resounding success, it wasn’t long before it was stocking Innocent’s smoothies nationally, and within a few years all the other big UK supermarket groups soon followed suit. Today Innocent is one of the UK and Europe’s largest smoothie and juice brands, with annual sales of more than £350m.

Is two smoothies a day too much?

According to new national recommendations, smoothies can count as no more than one of your 5-a-day – even if you’ve put 5 different fruit and veg in them. And if you have a glass of juice on the same day, you can’t count them both.

Will smoothies help me lose weight?

Meal Replacement Shakes/Smoothies Research has found that in outpatient medically-monitored programs, meal replacements in liquid form, such as protein-fruit-vegetable shakes, are beneficial for weight loss. They are quick and simple and may replace a true junk food breakfast.

Why is innocent drinks called Innocent?

One of the challenges was finding a suitable name that captured the natural, healthy spirit of the brand. This alone took nine months, as they came up with all sorts of names – including Fast Tractor, Hungry Aphid, Nude and Naked, before they finally decided on the name Innocent.

What are the vitamins in innocent energise Super smoothie?

Filled with fruit, veg, flax seeds and vitamins, it’s one way to help get some welly back. Fill your boots. This smoothie is high in vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B6 which can contribute to normal energy yielding metabolism, and vitamin C which can help reduce tiredness and fatigue

How many smoothies does Innocent Drinks produce per week?

Innocent Drinks is a company that produces smoothies and juice sold in supermarkets, coffee shops and various other outlets. The company sells more than two million smoothies per week.

Who is the owner of innocent juice company?

Innocent Drinks is a company that makes smoothies and juice sold in supermarkets, coffee shops and various other outlets. The company sells more than two million smoothies per week. Innocent is over 90% owned by The Coca-Cola Company.

Are there any Veggies in the Innocent smoothies?

The Gorgeous Greens flavour doesn’t only contain fruit, but also includes kale and courgette for a veggie kick! Talking of vegetables, there is more good news for vegetarians and vegans, as since 2009 all Innocent smoothies are vegan-friendly and therefore guilt-free.