news archive : - - please choose - - January 2008 December 2007 November 2007 October 2007 September 2007 August 2007 July 2007 June 2007 May 2007 April 2007 March 2007 February 2007 January 2007 December 2006 November 2006 October 2006 September 2006 August 2006 July 2006 June 2006 May 2006 April 2006 March 2006 February 2006 January 2006 December 2005 November 2005 October 2005 September 2005 August 2005 July 2005 June 2005 May 2005 April 2005 March 2005 February 2005 January 2005 December 2004 November 2004 October 2004 September 2004 August 2004 July 2004 June 2004 May 2004 April 2004 March 2004 February 2004 January 2004 December 2003 November 2003 October 2003 September 2003 August 2003 July 2003 June 2003 May 2003 April 2003 March 2003    :: March 2008 :: Britons Drink Smoothies It's official. Smoothies are now part of everyday life in the UK. In order for statisticians to monitor inflation, The Office of National Statistics (ONS) creates a typical basket of everyday goods. In the ONS report out this month, smoothies have been included for the first time, replacing items like CD singles and frozen vegetarian ready meals. Does this reflect a desire to be healthier? Or are people just too busy to peel a banana? Either way, smoothies are the perfect way to top up your fruit intake, effortlessly. Whether you're a dedicated smoothie consumer or a curious first timer, here are some interesting facts about smoothies. • The smoothie (as we know it) was first in the spotlight back in the 40's when movie stars enjoyed a fruit-rush before going on set. In California (rumoured to be the birthplace of the 'smoothie') you can now get a smoothie delivered direct to your door within 90 minutes. • The difference between a smoothie and a juice is that a smoothie is created by blending the whole fruit with all its nutrition - whereas a juice is simply the juice extracted from the fruit. • There is currently no legal definition for a smoothie, however, if legislation followed juice market guidelines only a few brands would remain true smoothies; the remainder would be labelled as 'smoothie drinks' as they are diluted with yoghurt and sugar. True smoothies do not contain dairy products, preservatives, colourings, additives or sugar. They are just pure fruit, crushed. • Smoothies are becoming a recognised form of nutritional fast food, 'food on the go'. • Some smoothies can be suitable for people with gluten intolerance, Coeliac UK has a list of approved brands. Remember, always read the ingredients label. • Smoothie packaging comes in all different shapes and sizes! Some can even be stocked in vending machines. • There is even a week dedicated to celebrating smoothies around the globe www.internationalsmoothieweek.com 100% pure fruit smoothiepack® and Smoothie Smile® are the perfect fruit boosting, healthy eating, and naturally nutritious addition to any balanced diet. With no additives, preservatives, wheat, dairy, GMO or gluten, everyone can enjoy their pure fruit goodness. smoothiepack® and Smoothie Smile® available at Makro, Greggs, Londis, Welcome Break, Holland & Barrett and other leading retailers.

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