03 Mar Nutrition Corner: Raychelle's Power Smoothie
Are you getting enough?
Click the following link to see how much fruit you should eat everyday:
http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/fruits_amount_table.html
So what counts as a cup of fruit?
A cup is the equivalent of one small apple, one large banana, 8 large strawberries, or 8 ounces of 100% fruit juice. Be sure to note that drinking fresh juice is excellent for quick absorption, however, it will be necessary to compensate for the lack of fiber contained in it. My suggestion would be to take the remaining pulp and add it to a smoothie. For more examples of your favorite fruits, click this link:
http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/fruits_counts_table.html
A great way to ensure that you consume a variety of fruits everyday is to blend them into a smoothie. (I like to freeze my fresh cut fruits prior to blending because I like a slushy consistency.) The key to choosing fruits is to make sure that you eat as many colors of fruit every week. You should opt for pesticide-free, organically- grown fruits whenever possible and make sure that they are in-season. To learn more about locally-grown fruits in your state, visit the following link:
http://www.nrdc.org/health/foodmiles/
Here is a recipe for a great smoothie:
Raychelle's Power Smoothie
1/2 cup strawberries; 2 cups unsweetened apple juice; 1 tbsp. ground flaxseed
1/2 cup pineapple; 1/4 cup aloe vera juice; 1 ripe banana
1/2 cup mango; 1 cup crushed ice; juice of 1 large lemon
2 tbsp. honey or agave nectar
Gradually combine all ingredients in a blender .
Use additional juice to achieve desired consistency.
Serves 4.
Enjoy!
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