The Smoothie as a Clinical Tool: Integrating High-Fiber Plant Protein for Active Adults

This article, authored by Full Plate Living Program Director, Amy Hanus, introduces the smoothie as a culinary medicine vehicle that clinicians can utilize to help patients integrate high-fiber, nutrient-dense protein sources—such as legumes and seeds—into a daily routine that supports an active lifestyle, metabolic health, and chronic disease prevention.

“By focusing on adding plant-derived protein packages, patients can satisfy their protein needs while simultaneously closing the ‘fiber gap’—the staggering reality that only about 6% of the U.S. population meets daily fiber recommendations.”