Smoothie King is adding menu items said to pair well with diet medications

US fast food and beverage company Smoothie King says it has added menu items that should be a good fit for customers taking GLP-1 weight loss medications.

The company says the menu items will contain added protein and no added sugar levels, which will help segments of their customer base achieve their weight loss goals.

Smoothie king This is stated in a message on the company’s website that franchises will serve these products, which also contain a richer fiber content and at least 20 grams of protein.

“For more than 50 years, Smoothie King has been blending delicious, nutritious smoothies, and we are excited to launch this menu as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting our guests on their personal health and wellness journey,” CEO Wan Kim said in a statement . “We know that every individual’s path is different, and with the increasing use of GLP-1 medications across the country and our customer base, we want to ensure Smoothie King provides the nutritional resources to match.”

Smoothie King said it enlisted the support of a registered dietitian to select formulas for the smoothies that would closely match the goals of GLP-1 diet drug users.