Tasty Everyday Smoothies

 

Smoothies are a great way to get more healthy cancer-fighting fruits and vegetables into your diet. Just remember, smoothies can pack a lot of calories so use these as a large snack or meal. These tips can help you get started on smoothie making.

· Blend ingredients together to desired consistency, adding additional liquid if needed. Depending on the 'strength' of your blender, you may need more or less liquid to make the mixture blend.

· You can use frozen fruit instead of fresh. This will make a thicker smoothie.

· For tofu, try a brand such as Mori-Nu. This type of tofu, which is sealed in rectangular, 12-ounce boxes, does not need to be refrigerated until it is opened. Look for it on the regular store shelf, possibly in the 'health food' aisle of your grocery store. Do refrigerate any left over portion of tofu after you open it at home.

· In any of these recipes, use whichever liquid you like. Try 100% juice, organic skim milk, soy milk, rice milk, almond milk, oat milk, or other grain milk.

Note: Calorie and protein values are approximate and vary slightly, depending on which liquid you use to blend ingredients together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remember, any fruit, along with a few baby carrots, a good source of protein (tofu, flax, cottage cheese), and a bit of liquid can make a tasty smoothie!                                  

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