Planet Smoothie Launches Superfruit Smoothies Inspired By Comic Heroes

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Smoothie has expanded its menu to include three new smoothies featuring a variety of superfruits to provide additional nutritional benefits. Since superfruits are superheroes when it comes to healthfulness, their names were inspired by popular heroes in Comics and mythology, as well.

Captain Cherry

• Tart cherry juice, strawberries, apple slices, organic Sambazon acai, granola

Thorberry Greek

• Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, tart cherry juice, Greek yogurt

PB Acai Avenger

• Peanut butter, banana, organic Sambazon acai

The superfruits found in the limited-time offer smoothies are packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals, and other nutrients that can help you live longer, look better and even prevent disease.¹   According to the Cherry Marketing Institute, tart cherry juice fights heart disease, increases melatonin, supports a healthy immune and cardiovascular system and provides pain relief by blocking enzymes that create inflammation.  Blueberries are a go-to fruit for brain function and memory and they are rich in manganese, which helps with your metabolism to keep you fit and energized². Raspberries are packed with fiber, provide 25 percent of your daily vitamin C and contain manganese³.

The leader in superfruits, the acai berry, provides many benefits that support a healthy lifestyle.  Acai can improve heart health, help increase energy, support a healthy digestive system and enhance mental health. Acai berries contain 20 times more antioxidants than red grapes⁴ and deliver a remarkable synergy of amino acids, essential fatty acids and fiber.

"We are excited to expand our menu to include additional smoothies featuring superfruits," said Donna Smith, vice president of marketing at Planet Smoothie. "We know that many consumers are searching for ways to live healthier lives and Planet Smoothie wants to make it easier for them to do so while still enjoying great tasting products.  From tart cherry juice and strawberries to blueberries and acai berries, the ingredients in these smoothies are delicious and the superfruits truly act as superheroes."

Captain Cherry, Thorberry Greek and PB Acai Avenger smoothies are only available through May 18. For more information, visit planetsmoothie.com.  

About Planet Smoothie

Planet Smoothie, intent on redefining the smoothie category, was founded in 1995 and is among the country's top smoothie concepts.  The brand appeals to a demographic of loyal, active and occasion-driven customers who want to live a healthier lifestyle.  Planet Smoothie offers real fruit smoothies with lower calorie, lower sugar, and higher protein options, giving customers a quick, portable snack or meal replacement.  Planet Smoothie's menu is organized into lifestyle categories to assist customers in finding the smoothie that helps them to achieve their personal goals, including protein, energy, and Lite categories.  Planet Smoothie currently operates 110 locations in 18 states.  For more information, please visit www.planetsmoothie.com.

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SOURCE Planet Smoothie