What's a recipe for a healthy fruit smoothie?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:There’s nothing faster than a morning smoothie and, with the right ingredients, it can be a cancer-fighter, too. Just pop frozen blueberries into your blender with a ripe banana and a cup of almond milk or soymilk. Blend it slowly at first, and then turn it up as the ingredients start to blend. It’s delicious, and great for you!
The rich color of blueberries comes from anthocyanins, natural antioxidants that neutralize free radicals. Blueberries also help prevent urinary tract infections, just as their cousins, cranberries, do.
For variety, try adding mango or kale to your smoothie. These foods have cancer-fighters of their own.Helpful? 4 people found this helpfulThere’s nothing faster than a morning smoothie and, with the right ingredients, it can be a cancer-fighter, too. Just pop frozen blueberries into your blender with a ripe banana and a cup of almond milk or soymilk. Blend it slowly at... More -
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics answered:Smoothies are a great warm-weather treat. They are also a good way to get in a healthy breakfast on the go. But the nutritional value depends on what you put in the blender.
These recipe tweaks can give your smoothies an easy, healthful kick:
- Use frozen or fresh in-season fruit for sweetness. Don't add extra sugar or honey.
- For a thick smoothie, add silken tofu in place of ice cream.
- For a frothy smoothie, add a teaspoon or two of dry non-fat milk to the mix.
- Use low-fat or non-fat milk (cows', soy or rice) instead of full-fat options.
- Up the protein value with a spoonful of peanut butter, nuts or granola.
- Top off your drink with some fresh mint from your garden or a little lemon zest.
Smoothies are a great warm-weather treat. They are also a good way to get in a healthy breakfast on the go. But the nutritional value depends on what you put in the blender. These recipe tweaks can give your smoothies an easy, healthful kick:... More -
Dr. Andrea Pennington answered:In a blender pour 1 1/2 cups vanilla soymilk or almond milk, add 1 cup frozen organic strawberries, 1 medium banana and 1/3 cup calcium-enriched orange juice. Cover and blend on high speed for about 45 seconds or until smooth. Add honey to sweeten your smoothie if you desire. This recipe is 2 servings. One serving has 280 calories and 3 grams of fat.In a blender pour 1 1/2 cups vanilla soymilk or almond milk, add 1 cup frozen organic strawberries, 1 medium banana and 1/3 cup calcium-enriched orange juice. Cover and blend on high speed for about 45 seconds or until smooth. Add honey to... More -
Dole Nutrition Institute answered:Capture the feel of an island paradise with this smoothie made from tropical fruits and enriched with low-fat yogurt.
Easy Aloha Smoothie
Makes: 3 servings
Prep Time: 5 min.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15.25 oz.) DOLE® Tropical Mixed Fruit, undrained
- 1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Fresh mint sprigs, optional
Combine tropical mixed fruit, yogurt and ice cubes in blender or food processor. Cover; blend until smooth. Garnish with fresh mint, if desired.
Capture the feel of an island paradise with this smoothie made from tropical fruits and enriched with low-fat yogurt. Easy Aloha Smoothie Makes: 3 servings Prep Time: 5 min. Ingredients 1 can (15.25 oz.) DOLE® Tropical Mixed Fruit,... More
