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Health & Fitness
Drink Your Way to Health

Drink your way to health with our five tasty smoothie recipes! Not only are they super yummy, but they're also super good for your body.

They'll cleanse and help up your nutrient levels, to reveal a more radiant, revived and healthy you!

Berry, banana and ginger smoothie
This is an excellent source of calcium and fibre. Calcium is good for your bones and muscle function. Fibre is good for keeping your cholesterol levels balanced, and for your digestive system. Ginger has been known to aid digestion, and treat nausea, diarrhoea and upset tummies.
 
Makes two servings
 
  • 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 banana
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 cup natural, unsweetened yoghurt
  • 3 cups low-fat milk
  • A few fresh mint leaves
 
Pop ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
 
Banana and berry smoothie
This smoothie is high in calcium, and a good source of Vitamin C, which helps you fight off bugs and absorb iron from your food. It’s also a fantastic source of folate, which is essential for growth and a healthy pregnancy.
 
Makes two servings
 
  • 1 cup strawberries or raspberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1 banana
  • 2 cups low fat milk or soy milk
  • 2 scoops frozen yoghurt
 
Mango banana smoothie
This smoothie is a tasty alternative to dairy based smoothies. It’s a good source of Vitamin C, carbohydrates and folate.
 
Makes one large serving
 
  • 1 large banana
  • 2-3 slices canned mango in natural juice
  • ¼ cup ice cubes
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice (or milk or yoghurt)
 
Blend together until smooth and serve in a large glass.
 
Blueberry smoothie
This version of blueberry smoothie is high in calcium, folate, and calcium, and low in saturated fat.
 
Makes two Servings
 
  • 2 cups of blueberries
  • 1 cup pineapple or orange juice
  • 1 cup low fat vanilla or unsweetened natural yogurt
  • 2 teaspoon honey (optional)
 
Combine all ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
 
Orange and banana smoothie                     
This smoothie is another Vitamin C and potassium rich smoothie, and also dairy free.
 
Makes two small serves
 
  • 1 chopped orange
  • 1 chopped banana
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup ice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
 
Combine ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
 
Krystle Chester

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Last updated: 22/04/2009


 
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