Ingredients:

2 c cantaloupe
1 whole lime
1/3 c canned peaches in water
1 T honey (if you use peaches in syrup, forego this step)
1 scoop protein powder
handfulof ice cubes

Directions:

Squeeze 2-3 tablespoons lime juice into blender. Add ice, then other fruit and powder. Spin until blended. Add honey and spin until mixed and frothy.

Peaches are known to help make the skin glow with health.  Peaches contain more than 80 percent water, Vitamin A, and are a good source of dietary fiber, making them good for those trying to lose weight.

2 cups frozen peach slices
1 banana, sliced
6 tablespoons nonfat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cups orange juice or apple juice
1/2 cups nonfat milk, optional

Sugar to taste. Throw all ingredients in the blender and chop and then puree for many seconds until it is delightfully smooth.

Per 16oz glass

Calories: 212  Carbs: 37g  Fat: 4.2g  Protein: 1.7g

A source of high energy and low fat, tofu is used by vegans worldwide to replace meat as a protein source.

This is also a incredibly satisfying and flavorful post workout drink.

1/2 cups apple juice
1/2 cups frozen vanilla nonfat yogurt, or any flavor of sorbet
4 ounces (1/2 cup) soft tofu, drained
1 cup fresh or frozen sliced strawberries or peaches
1 banana, peeled and broken into chunks
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cups ice cubes
Fresh whole berries for garnish (optional)

Place all ingredients into container of electric blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds.

Per 16oz glass
Calories: 212 Carbs: 44g Fat: 1.9g Protein: 11.5g

Smoothies are a tasty and healthy way to get much of your daily requirement for fruit (and often calcium, veggies, and protein as well).

With more and more studies proving that many multi-vitamin pills are next to worthless, a smoothie is a wonderful way to start your day!

1 quarter strawberries, hulled
1 banana, broken into chunks
2 peaches
1 cup orange or peach or mango or apple juice
2 cups ice
In a blender, combine strawberries, banana and peaches. Blend until fruit is pureed. Blend in the juice. Add ice and blend to desired consistency. Pour into glasses and serve.

Add 1/4 cup of protein powder to this smoothie for a healthy meal or post workout drink anytime.

For an optimal health boost add 3 tablespoons of acai berry juice. This adds an extraordinary amount of antioxidants as well as helping as a mild appetite suppressant. Even better, is there are no known side effects from this fruit. If you have an allergy to fruits, you might want to check with your doctor.

Per 16oz glass
Calories: 210 Carbs: 77g Fat: 8.8g Protein: 2.4g