Fruit Smoothies: The Fountain of Health

Fruit smoothies are fantastic: they’re nutritious (rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber!) and they’re ready in minutes, making them a great option for a quick breakfast or late afternoon snack. If you find your fruit intake is generally low, a smoothie is a great option to increase your intake of nature’s health powerhouses. You can use any kind of liquid in your smoothies: soy milk, almond milk, rice milk, skim milk, water or natural fruit juices, like fresh OJ. If you want to add an extra bit of sweetness, a bit of honey can go a long way for little extra calories.
Here are some recipes for delicious and nutritious smoothies (my favourite in the strawberry-banana;)). Enjoy!

Strawberry banana smoothie
1 cup of skim milk or soy milk
1/2 cup of strawberries
1 whole banana
1/2 cup of orange juice
1/2 cup of vanilla yogurt 
1/2 cup of crushed ice
1 teaspoon of honey

In a blender, purée strawberries and banana. Add milk, yogurt, orange juice, honey and ice. Blend until smooth and slightly thickened.
This yummy smoothie is high in fiber and protein. Bananas and oranges are rich in potassium, while strawberries contain potassium, vitamin C and calcium. Potassium is great for regulating your electrolyte levels; this smoothie is great for athletes as it helps with muscle cramps!

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Mango Smoothie

1 cup of mango
1 cup of cantaloupe
1/2 cup of pineapple
1/4 cup of almonds
1/2 cup of almond milk
1/2 of crushed ice

In a blender puree the pineapple, mango and cantaloupe. Add almonds, almond milk and ice. Blend until smooth and slightly thickened. 

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Blueberry Smoothie

1/2 of a banana
1/2 a teaspoon of flax seed powder 
1/4 cup of frozen blueberries
1 cup of soy milk
1/4 cup of ice 

In a blender puree the banana and blueberries. Add milk, flax seed powder and ice. Blend until smooth and slightly thickened. Blueberries are low in fat, packed with vitamin C and full of fiber.

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Fruit n' Oats Smoothie 

1 cup of milk
1/2 cup mixed frozen fruit
1/2 cup of oats (milled, if desired)

In a blender mix all the ingredients until smooth and slightly thickened. Add honey if you like.

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 Fruit n' Wheat Smoothie

1 banana
1/2 cup of orange juice
juice of 1/2 a lemon 
1 cup of vanilla Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons of wheat germ
2 teaspoons of honey
1/2 cup of crushed ice

In a blender puree the banana and pineapple. Add lemon juice, orange juice, Greek yogurt, crushed ice and wheat germ and mix until smooth.

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