Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3216: [Part 1] 7 Big Benefits of Blending, 5 Shocking But Healthy Foods You Can Safely Put In Your Blender and Does Blending Destroy Fiber by Ben Greenfield
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Dec 8, 2025 Ben Greenfield reveals the surprising benefits of blending, highlighting how it boosts nutrient absorption and digestion. Thick smoothies can keep you fuller longer and contribute to lower blood sugar levels compared to juicing. Discover how to incorporate superfoods and healthy fats seamlessly into your diet. He also shares some shocking yet safe ingredients to blend, such as eggshells for minerals and avocado seeds for their antioxidants. Blending might just be the secret weapon for enhancing your overall health!
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Blending Boosts Nutrient Absorption
- Blending increases nutrient bioavailability while preserving fiber compared to juicing.
- It boosts digestion by increasing food surface area for enzymes to act more efficiently.
Make Thick, Chewable Smoothies
- Blend to save time and avoid juicer cleanup hassles, especially for mornings.
- Keep smoothies thick so you can chew them and trigger oral digestion for greater satiety.
Choose Blends Over Juice To Stabilize Sugar
- Prefer blending over juicing to retain fiber and blunt blood sugar spikes.
- Use vegetables in smoothies to lower sugar load and protect blood glucose.
