As humans in general, we drink a lot of different beverages. We need water to live and every beverage has water in it. As college kids, we tend to drink more alcohol than the average person and as a result, need even more water as well as nutrients. What better way to kill two birds with one stone than drinking a smoothie? There are a couple spots close to campus like Tropical Smoothie and Smoothie King. Here's why you should pick one up today:

1. Smoothies are loaded with important vitamins.

Often you'll find ingredients in there that you wouldn't normally eat, let alone touch with a ten-foot pole (spinach, yuck).

2. They're easy to make.

No need to go to Smoothie King, you can make a smoothie in your own home quicker than waiting in line for one. Just toss a few fruits in the blender with almond milk (or soy if that’s your thing)

3. You feel like a boss.

I love sipping my smoothies out of a handcrafted coconut cup to remind me of my tropical roots. Everything tastes better out of a coconut.

4. Lay off the booze for a day.

Seriously, that stuff will kill you. Treat that beat up liver of yours to a fruitful pallet of flavors that are more than a mere mixer for your vodka.

5. Stay hydrated

You can drink water without actually drinking water. Imagine that. Fruits are mostly water, so when you eat them it's like having a glass.