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Fruit and Veggie Combo Smoothie

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:00:29 +0000

Ingredients:

1/2 banana
2 cups peaches
1 tablespoon lentil sprouts
2 tablespoons alfalfa sprouts
1 tablespoon whey powder
1 tablespoon ground flax seed
1/4 cup kifer

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a Vita-Mix blender.

Make sure lid is securely in place.

Blend on high until smooth.

Fruit and Veggie Smoothie

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:34:24 +0000

Fruits and veggies should be a regular part of our diets. They help us stay healthy by providing lots of different vitamins and minerals our bodies need.

Ingredients:

1 cup of apples (sweet tasting apples are better)
1 cup apple juice
1/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup cucumbers (peeled and sliced)
1/2 cup sliced carrots
nutmeg or cinnamon (optional – a dash of it)
2 cups of ice

Add all ingredients to a Vita-Mix blender.

Blend on high until smooth or desired consistency is reached.

Broccoli Smoothie

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:12 +0000

This recipe is a great way of ensuring you get the fruit and vegetables portions your body requires.

Ingredients:

4 Florets of Broccoli
1 Carrot (chopped)
2 Handfuls of Spinach
1 Apple (chopped)
2 Oranges (peeled and quartered)
Orange Juice to dilute

Directions:

Place all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender and blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until smooth.

Green Monster Smoothie

admin — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:38:56 +0000

Here’s a combination of ingredients guaranteed to give you a nice dose of nutrition.

Ingredients:

1 Banana
5 Strawberries
1 cup baby spinach
1 cup almond milk
2 teaspoons flaxseed
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder

Directions:

Place all ingredients in your Vita-Mix blender.

Replace lid and make sure it’s securely in place.

Blend on high until mixed well/smooth.

Broccoli And Carrot Smoothie

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:14:23 +0000

This recipe has an interesting combination of ingredients. If you try it leave a message with your thoughts on how it tastes. It looks rather ‘interesting’.

Ingredients:

2 slices onion (you can use 1 if you prefer)
1 cup broccoli (not frozen)
1 tomato
1/2 raw carrot
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup sunflower seeds (hulled)
1/2 cup sesame seeds (un-hulled)
1 cup kale
1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice
4 tbsp salsa

Directions:

Place lemon juice and salsa into a Vita-Mix blender.

Add remaining ingredients.

Replace lid and make sure securely in place.

Blend on high until smooth.

Boost Your Metabolism With A Little Spice Smoothie

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:00:39 +0000

Did you know that eating spicy things will help increase your metabolism? Here’s a recipe that has a bit of a bite to it to get your metabolism moving.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cucumber (peeled & chopped)
1/2 cup red bell pepper (chopped)
2 cups tomato juice
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp scallions (chopped)
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce

Directions:

Add all ingredients in a Vita-Mix blender.

Make sure lid is securely in place.

Blend on high until smooth.

Pour into serving glasses and refridgerate for at least 30 minutes before drinking.a

Carrot Smoothie

admin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:19:20 +0000

Carrots are such a healthy snack! They provide so many vitamins, minerals, enzymes, etc that our body needs. So why not try drinking your next serving of carrots?

Ingredients:

12 ounces carrot juice (fresh works best)
3 baby carrots
2 cups vanilla yogurt
1/2 peeled lime
8 ice cubes

Directions:

Place all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender and blend on high until smooth.

Lots of Fruit with a Dash of Vegetable Smoothie

admin — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:40:53 +0000

Here’s a delicious mixture of fruits

Ingredients:

1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup strawberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1 small carrot
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 cup 2% milk
2 cups ice

Directions:

Place all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender.

Place lid on blender and make sure it’s tightly in place.

Blend on high until smooth.

Tomato Smoothie

admin — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:17:26 +0000

This is another recipe that is great for anytime of the year but can be especially beneficial in the winter months. Tomatoes are full of antioxidants and will help keep your immune system healthy.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup celery (chopped)
2 cups tomatoes (chopped)
1/2 cup carrots
1/2 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup apple juice
2 cups ice
Tobasco or hot sauce to taste

Directions:

Place all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender.

Place lid snugly on blender.

Blend on high until smooth.

Veggie Smoothie

admin — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:15:38 +0000

This is a great recipe for anytime of the year but in the winter months it can help boost your immune system.

Ingredients:

1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup of cucumber (peeled & sliced)
1 cup sliced apple (use a sweet tasting apple)
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/4 cup applesauce
dash of nutmeg (optional)
dash of cinnamon (optional)
2 cups of ice

Directions:

Place all ingredients into a Vita-Mix blender.

Place lid on blender.

Blend on high until smooth.

Note: You do not have to use the nutmeg or cinnamon it just gives it a little extra flavor and will also give it a great smell.