Oranges are the Vitamin C winner and guava juice is smooth and loaded with Vitamin C, drink this smoothie to keep your immune system strong.
Ingredients
2 cups raspberries
2 oranges (peeled, membrane removed – you want the pulp only)
¼ cup yogurt
¼ cup guava juice
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.
This smart smoothie uses the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of blueberries to fight signs of aging and deterioration. There is also evidence that blueberries may help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders.
Ingredients
4 cups blueberries
¼ cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
1/8 cup apple juice
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two
Coconut contains lauric acid, a nutrient food that found in mother’s milk.
It has lots of vitamins, potassium and chloride so; it can prove a beneficial drink for sports person as they lose many nutrients in the form of sweat. Mixed with mangoes, pineapple juice and yogurt this is a perfect smoothie to give you the energy needed for a great workout.
Ingredients
2 cups mango
1-tablespoon coconut milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup yogurt
¼ cup pineapple juice
3 ice cubes
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.
Black currants are renowned for their high content in Vitamin C (a powerful antioxidant), GLA (Gamma-Linoleic Acid, a very rare Omega-6 essential fatty acid) and potassium. They have been shown to have twice the potassium of bananas, four times the vitamin C of oranges, and twice the antioxidants of blueberries. Enjoy this super healthy smoothie.
Ingredients
4 cups blackcurrants
¼ cup yogurt
¼ cup cranberry juice
¼ teaspoon honey
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.
Strawberries are the most popular berries and for a good reason, they are sweet and healthy. Peaches are high in fiber and Vitamin A, C and E. Unlike other fruits it contains calcium.
Ingredients
2 cups strawberries
2 cups peaches (peeled, cored)
¼ cup yogurt
¼ cup mineral water
¼ cup club soda
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.
Pineapple and blueberries are a great combination for smoothies – they are both filled with essential vitamins that strengthen your immune system. Mixed with yogurt, perhaps the healthiest food on the planet, this smoothie is too good to be true
Ingredients
2 cups pineapple
2 cups blueberries
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup pineapple juice
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two.
Fresh Pineapple provides an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. It also offers a very good source of vitamin B1, and is a good source of fiber, vitamin B6, copper, and magnesium. Since pineapple provides an excellent source of manganese, it is beneficial in energy production and antioxidant defenses. Peaches provide good sources of carotenes, potassium, flavonoids, and lutein. These phytochemicals are especially beneficial in the prevention of heart disease, macular degeneration, and cancer. Mixed together with yogurt and you have a one powerful smoothie.
Ingredients
4 peaches (peeled, seeded)
¼ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup pineapple juice
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two
Passion fruit have somniferous properties, and when taken before going to bed they are effective in relaxation and a restful sleep, which make this smoothie a great after dinner dessert.
Ingredients
2 cups pineapple chunks, frozen
2 passion fruits
½ cup frozen yogurt
1/8 cup pineapple juice
Directions
Blend ingredients until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately. Serves two
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