Viva la healthy alternatives! This week, Starbucks launched its newest product: smoothies. Except they're called vivanno nourishing blends. Whatever. They're delicious. The 16-ounce cold orange mango banana blend concoction is a blend of one whole banana, whey protein and fiber powder, your choice of milk, ice and Naked juice (an exclusive blend from the Atlanta company made only for Starbucks). The healthy treat is quite filling and is intended to serve as a meal replacement, but it only contains 250 calories (or less, if you adjust your milk choice to non-fat). Plus, it's got 16 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber and one serving of fruit. The banana chocolate blend, which has 270 calories, 21 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber and 5 grams of fat, is made with bittersweet cocoa, a whole banana, whey protein and fiber powder. Caffeine addicts can add a jolt to their drink with a shot of espresso. One more fresh tidbit: Starbucks uses hormone-free milk! The vivanno blend drinks are $3.75, and are available at all Starbucks. Though you probably have no trouble finding a Starbucks near you, visit
www.starbucks.com if you want to learn more.