As Covid Numbers Improve Masks Become Optional

Its been a tough two years for people on planet Earth. The pandemic known as Covid-19 has spread like wildfire and left many victims in its path. Even as we developed vaccines and anti-viral treatments, the virus mutated and seemed [...]

Is Drinking a Smoothie Every Day Good for Your Body?

So exactly what happens to your body when you drink a smoothie every day? I guess that really depends on the type of smoothie you consume. If you get a highly processed smoothie with lots of added sugars and drink [...]

Smoothies as Meal Replacements – How to Stay Full

Smoothies have long been used as a meal replacement by many people. They have calories, vitamins and minerals and they put substance in your belly. But often times the body will digest this smoothie rather quickly and you are left [...]

2021 Year in Review for Island Smoothie

Happy New Year to everyone reading this. We hope that 2022 will be a great one for you. 2021 certainly had its share of challenges but we find ourselves in a new calendar year now with a renewed sense of [...]

Open for the Holidays

The Outer Banks are seasonal in regards to business, tourism and surfing. The summer season is when tourists flock here and spend their vacations in the sun and sand. For the locals, we enjoy seasons too. The holiday season is [...]

Can You Live on Nothing But Smoothies?

This question has come up a few times over the years. Whether it was asked in jest or if a person were really considering living on smoothies in an attempt to lose a lot of weight quickly, the question is [...]

Did the TV Show “Outer Banks” Result in More Visitors This Year?

In case you hadn't heard there is a hit TV show on Netflix called "Outer Banks". It is a teen drama which has captivated the imagination of teenagers and adults alike. The show is set in Outer Banks North Carolina. [...]

Summer May be Officially Gone but the Smoothies are Still Here

This week marked the official end of summer on the calendar. But with temperatures still in the 70's and 80's, Island Smoothie is the place to get your cool, refreshing, healthy beverage. The surf is still up and even when [...]

Three Do it Yourself Smoothie Recipes

Sometimes you get the hankering for a smoothie and you are no near your favorite smoothie shop we are closed. No matter. You can create a delicious smoothie yourself in your home. Of course you will have to do the [...]

The Origins of Coffee

Coffee. This delicious yet strange drink which has taken the world by storm centuries ago has never let up. What is it and where did it come from? In certain parts of the world there are other warm drinks which [...]