Spring Time Happenings at the Outer Banks

Here we will list some upcoming events for our location here in Outer Banks, NC. There is always plenty to do in our area. Surfing Championship Over in Nag Head, the ESA surfing championship is being held. The ESA is [...]

Reasons to Consume Healthy Smoothies

In a world where almost every fast food offering is bad for you, there are natural and healthy alternatives. Our shop was created with that in mind. We want to offer delicious tasty food that is not going to clog [...]

Re-Opening Soon for 2019

Island Smoothie shuts down for the cold winter months. Spring will soon be here and we are revving up to serve our customers all the tasty food and beverages that they have become accustomed to. We will be opening at [...]

Fun and Historical Facts About the Outer Banks NC

The blog we have here at Island Smoothie serves to two purposes: 1) to entertain and 2) to educate. We figure we can have some fun with the knowledge that goes with our products and with our local area. We [...]

Importance of Sunscreen Lotion

Spring is only a few months away and summer not far behind that. People love bathing in the ocean and bathing in the warm rays of the sun as well. A certain amount of sunlight is healthy for the human [...]

Vitamin C and Metabolic Syndrome

Have you heard of metabolic syndrome? It is when a person's blood triglycerides, blood pressure and cholesterol are all elevated. The trifecta increases the risk of a person dying by stroke or heart attack many-fold. The person is usually overweight [...]

Winter Time in the OBX

It's winter time here in Corolla, NC. With average highs in the 40's, it's easy for people who are not from here to think that there is nothing to do in the winter time. I am here to tell you [...]

Fruits and Veggies Keep the Doctor Away

We all remember that old saying: "An apple a day keeps the Dr. away.". The saying was created as a way to stress the importance of having fresh fruit as a means to support the immune system. In reality, you [...]

Short Break for the Winter

Island Smoothie Cafe is on a short break for the winter but stay tuned. We will rev it back up for the spring. We will be back to bring you the delicious and nutritious foods and smoothies that we offer. [...]

Healthiest Store Bought Green Juices

If you are shopping and you have the need for some healthy green juice but don't feel like making it yourself, rest assured, there are some quality products available. Of course, everyone knows by now that many juice companies put [...]