acai smoothie (1 serving(s))

Choose an unsweetened acai base and avoid added syrups, honey, juice concentrates, and sweetened protein powders.

Use a smaller smoothie portion and sip it slowly rather than drinking it quickly.

Add protein and fat, such as plain Greek yogurt, unsweetened soy yogurt, chia seeds, hemp seeds, or almond butter, to slow carbohydrate absorption.

Keep fruit portions modest; favor berries such as raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries instead of large amounts of sweeter fruit.

Add fiber-rich ingredients such as spinach, kale, ground flaxseed, or chia seeds, and avoid straining the smoothie.

Have the smoothie alongside or after a balanced meal, then take a 10–20 minute easy walk afterward if appropriate for you.