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