Is a smoothie a food or a drink?

Answer 1

The terms "food" and "drink" are not mutually exclusive. Dictionary.com defines "drink" as "to swallow the contents of (a cup, glass, etc.)." While this is generally the most commonly accepted form of eating a smoothie (some other popular ways to eat smoothies are eating them with a spoon or slurping them out of a dish), this does not eliminate smoothies from being considered a "food" also.

Dictionary.com defines "food" as "a nourishing substance that is eaten, drunk, or otherwise taken into the body to sustain life, provide energy, promote growth, etc."

Since smoothies sustain life, provide energy, and promote growth, we can cease to consider smoothies as a "drink" the moment they are consumed, when they become "food" for the body.

Smoothies are, therefore, a food AND a drink, although due to their considerable nutritional properties, we should consider them first and foremost a food.

Answer 2

The answer depends on what you hope to accomplish by drinking the smoothies or juice. Because juicing removes all of the unsoluable fiber from fruit and vegetables, the juice tends to be easier to digest and may be helpful for those with digestive difficulties. Many individuals also find that they can lose weight comparatively quickly and easily by "juicing," perhaps because the abundant nutrients and absence of fiber prevent the body from going into fasting mode. On the other hand, because juicing removes all fiber, it should not be used indefinitely without also including whole foods in the diet. Smoothies provide plenty of nutritious fiber along with vitamins and minerals, so the question often comes down to the method that works best for your own needs.

Answer 3

It is a beverage