\nyou have a smoothie. Also know that a little smoothie goes a long way,
\nso don’t drink a lot.
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\nminerals, and not so many calories, carbs, or fat is the glorious
\nsmoothie. Surely you’ve had one. If not–you’re in for a major
\ntreat–that won’t be self-destructive, either.
\nYou can make smoothies at home if you have a blender, food processor,
\nor even an electric mixer.<\/p>\n
Start with: 1 banana, 3 ice cubes, 1\/2 cup fruit juice. You can add any
\nother fruit you choose: strawberries, raspberries, cherries, apple
\nslices, kiwi, oranges, whatever you’re in the mood for. I recommend
\nfresh fruit, but it’s also good sometimes to use frozen fruit or even a
\ncanned fruit. That means you can always have the ingredients on hand
\nand make one anytime. (Just avoid processed fruits that have added
\nsugar).<\/p>\n
You can add “power” ingredients, too. Like protein powder you get at a
\nhealth-food store, or wheat germ, or an energy booster such as ginseng.
\nYou can add herbs, too, if you’re feeling the need. (Check with your
\ndoctor first, though, because herbs can be powerful and may have side
\neffects or negative interactions with medications).
\nIf you want to make it a dairy smoothie, add 1\/4 cup skim milk or
\nnon-fat yogurt. Some folks add ice cream, sherbet or sorbet, but for
\nthose of us losing weight or maintaining a weight loss, that decision needs to be carefully
\nconsidered. <\/p>\n
Remember, you’re getting your daily serving of fruit when
\nyou have a smoothie. Also know that a little smoothie goes a long way,
\nso don’t drink a lot. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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