The Psychological Effects of Drinking a Cold Smoothie
Have you ever consumed a nice cold fruit smoothie on a hot day and thought to yourself "man.. I feel good!"? You are not alone. Many drinkers of these delicious yet healthy beverages report the same sensation. People report the [...]
Yes It’s Fruit Smoothie Season Again
It's that time again! Shaking off the colder-than-usual winter here in the Outer Banks is something we look forward to helping you do. Our store closes for a few months in winter but we re-open in the spring. And now [...]
From Shipwrecks to Smoothies: A Taste of OBX History
The history of our area is rich and paced with intrigue. Our sandy shores are like a living museum of maritime tales, pirate legends, and rugged survival. Our shores are known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" because of the [...]
Five Facts to Know About Smoothies
As a smoothie shop in the Outer Banks, we often get asked simple questions in passing about smoothies. We are creating this article to share some of the knowledge we have gained in our decade in this business. Smoothies Have [...]
Debunking the Myth that Smoothies are Somehow Bad for You
Every once in a while, a blogger or opinion writer will post online that they believe smoothies are bad for you. They will then go into specific types of smoothies which when you really drill down on the details, are [...]
Island Smoothie Featured in Our State Magazine
Our State magazine is a popular publication that has been around for a long time. In fact, they sprung up during the most unlikely of times, when extra money for a magazine was seen as a luxury. The year was [...]
Fresh Fruit is the Key to Delicious Smoothies
We have all kept berries in the freezer to preserve them. They even make for a tasty snack when frozen. You can also put them in a blender to make a smoothie in frozen form. But there is little doubt [...]
Why We Use Acai as the Base for Our Bowls
Until a few decades ago, most Americans had never heard of Acai berries. The berry was only grown in South America and it goes bad if not frozen or eaten within 24 hours or so. This made it very hard [...]
Blueberries are Truly a Super Food – What Happens When You Eat Them Daily?
We've all heard the term "superfood" before. In fact, it is a term which sort of gained popularity in the last decade or so. What does it mean? A superfood is one which is packed with anti-oxidants. These molecules are [...]
How to Create Healthier Eating Habits One Step at a Time
We can tend to overdo it sometimes. Whether it be cookouts in the summer or high-calorie holiday dinners, the calories can sure add up fast. This tends to result in weight gain. If you have gotten into some bad eating [...]