If you're looking for a healthy, fruity drink that captures the essence of summer, experiment with smoothies this year. Healthy, delicious and simple to make, smoothies are a perfect beach drink, snack or even a light lunch on a hot day. The best part? Customize them to your favorite tastes, whether you like berries, melons or citrus fruit.
For example, if you're looking for a healthy breakfast, try this carrot-mango smoothie by Martha Stewart. Carrot juice, frozen mango, and nuts or even a hard boiled egg will make this a complete meal - just add your vitamins!
If you're more of a berry person, try this Stay-Young smoothie. Combine 1/2 cup of organic blueberries and strawberries (or blackberries and raspberries), 1/2 cup of chilled green tea, 3/4 cup plain, low-fat organic yogurt, two tablespoons of ground flax seed, and some raw sugar in your blender or food processor. This is really yummy and really good for you!
The Golden Nectar smoothie - one of my personal favorites - has my favorite combination of orange juice, honey, lemon juice, ginger and bananas. Blend and you're done, and what a great tasting, refreshing drink this is. There are literally hundreds of combinations you can use to make a great smoothie. All you need is your creativity, some good fruit, and your blender!
Happy Summer!
No man can be brave who considers pain the greatest evil of life; or temperate , who regards pleasure as the highest good.
Posted by: jordan 3 | August 03, 2010 at 07:57 PM