By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Apr 17 2026 Smoothies may offer a surprising edge over juices and even whole fruit, with researchers linking them to better health markers, but lifestyle factors could be shaping the story.  Study: Health associations of various fruit forms: solid fruits, juices, and smoothies . Image credit: New Africa/Shutterstock.com A study in  Frontiers in Nutrition found that certain forms of fruit consumption, particularly fruit smoothies and solid fruit,