Experts Agree: This Is The One Processed Breakfast You Should Stop Eating Every Morning Because It Slows Your Metabolism

Pre-made and processed smoothies are one of the most convenient breakfast products out there. If you’re in a pinch in the morning and pressed for time, grabbing a bottle and hitting the road can still give you a boost of energy if you weren’t able to sit down for breakfast. A major drawback of these breakfast products, though, is high sugar content and a lack of protein.

If you’re trying to lose weight, it’s best to avoid sugar as much as possible and to have a consistent protein-powered diet, making this breakfast choice an unhealthy one that won’t support your goals. We spoke with registered dietitian Sarah Romotsky to learn more about pre-made smoothies, and why making these drinks at home yourself is a better way to satisfy that fruity craving while still staying on track.

One of the processed breakfast foods that can make weight loss difficult and contribute to slowing metabolism is a pre-made smoothie. This doesn’t mean all smoothies aren’t good choices, but particularly the pre-made ones (that come in already mixed-in bottles that you can quickly pick up) are mostly made up of added sugar and typically lack protein. You need the latter, not the former to lose weight healthily.

“These are two pitfalls for any weight loss plan,” Romortsky explains. “These pre-made smoothies fall in the same category as other sugar-sweetened drinks such as juice and soda which are known to negatively impact your health.”