Registered dietitians share four common smoothie-making mistakes they see people making on a regular basisand how to fix them.

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Theres no wrong way to make a smoothie, right?

Well, actually its a little more complicated than that.

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According to registered dietitians, a few common mistakes are keeping your smoothie from reaching its full potential.

New York-based registered dietitian

registered dietitian and author ofThe Better Period Food Solution.

Smoothie mistakes can make a well-intentioned nutrient-rich breakfast or snack into something thats about as healthy as ice cream.

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Want to make your smoothie as full of nutrients as possible while being delicious?

Keep reading for advice from the experts.

Otherwise, your smoothie isnt going to be nutrient-dense enough to be truly satiating or nutritious.

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Many people make their smoothies too carb-heavy and not with enough protein or healthy fats, she says.

Sometimes, people will drink double the portion size without even realizing it, Rifkin says.

With protein, Barkyoumb says to aim for at least 15 to 20 grams in total.

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When food is blended, it cuts down on its physical size.

My favorites are frozen spinach or frozen riced cauliflower, she says.

That way, youll remember to actually use them next time you fire up your blender.

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The key, is striking a balance.

Even while avoiding these common mistakes, theres plenty of room to experiment.

Thats the funand tastiestpart!

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