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Smoothies and juices both contain fruit, but they are not nutritionally identical. Here’s how they compare for fibre, free sugars, 5 A Day, ingredients and everyday use.

Building a gut-friendly smoothie does not require a cupboard full of supplements. Discover useful ingredients including oats, banana, berries, flaxseed, greens and live-culture yoghurt.

How much fruit belongs in a smoothie? Here’s a simple guide to fruit portions, NHS guidance and how to balance fruit with vegetables, protein, fibre and the right liquid base.

Blackcurrants bring sharp flavour, deep purple colour and plenty of personality to smoothies. Discover three reasons this bold British berry earns its place in the blender.

Figs bring jammy sweetness, fibre and a rich, velvety texture to smoothies. Here are three reasons this slightly luxurious fruit deserves more blender time.

Apple may be an everyday fruit, but it is remarkably useful in a blender. Discover how fibre, plant compounds and crisp sweetness make apple a smoothie staple.

Lemongrass brings fresh citrus aroma and herbal brightness without the sharp acidity of lemon juice. Here are three reasons it works brilliantly in green smoothies.

Beetroot brings dramatic colour, earthy sweetness and useful nutrients to the blender. Discover three reasons this deep-red root deserves a place in your smoothie.

Carrots bring natural sweetness, vibrant colour and beta-carotene to smoothies. Here are three reasons this dependable orange veg works surprisingly well in the blender.

Pea protein is a practical plant-based way to make smoothies more substantial. Discover its essential amino acids, dairy-free credentials and why it works so well in a blender.

A good protein breakfast smoothie needs more than a scoop of powder. Here’s how to build a filling morning blend with protein, fruit, fibre, liquid and flavour.

Toddlers can drink smoothies, but portions, timing and ingredients matter. Here’s how to serve smoothies sensibly, protect little teeth and keep whole foods in the mix.