Reese Grey used to think low-carb smoothies were punishment. “I’d try one made with kale, ice, and half a cucumber, and then wonder why I was still hungry and grumpy,” she laughs.
But after committing to a lower-carb lifestyle to help balance her energy and mood, she wanted her morning smoothies to actually satisfy her.
“I wasn’t asking for dessert in a glass,” she says. “I just didn’t want to dread my breakfast.” Lean1 Chocolate 5 Pound (37 Servings), Fat Burning Meal Replacement
She began experimenting with combinations that felt good and tasted better. Instead of loading up on sugary fruits, she focused on healthy fats, fiber, and ingredients with flavor depth—like cinnamon, cocoa, and nut butters.
She discovered that blending a little avocado with unsweetened almond milk, berries, and chia seeds made for a rich, creamy drink that didn’t spike her blood sugar or leave her craving more an hour later.
“The trick wasn’t removing everything,” Reese explains. “It was about balancing what I kept.”
Now, her smoothies are more than just a health habit—they’re a part of her routine she looks forward to. “When something is both good for you and good to you, that’s when it sticks,” she says.
And as for the old green sludge days? “Never again,” she laughs. “Life’s too short to sip something that makes you wince.”
