{"id":5761,"date":"2014-07-04T14:41:48","date_gmt":"2014-07-04T18:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/?p=5761"},"modified":"2014-07-04T14:41:48","modified_gmt":"2014-07-04T18:41:48","slug":"red-white-and-blue-4th-of-july-smoothies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2014\/07\/red-white-and-blue-4th-of-july-smoothies.html","title":{"rendered":"Red, White and Blue – 4th of July Smoothies"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dysfunctional<\/a>Happy Independence Day!\u00a0 Our Lady of Weight Loss<\/a> thought that it would be fun to share three smoothie recipes today, in red, white and blue fashion!\u00a0 Because smoothies offer big nutrition!\u00a0 Being healthy is your patriotic duty.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s go retro, okay? We used to walk as a society. Walk 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Think of it as a patriotic duty for the good of our nation. Let\u2019s start cooking again. Let\u2019s use fresh products. You know what a joy both those activities are? The definition of health from the perspective of the World Health Organization is complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity. If you take that definition, you realize what an obligation all of us have.\u201d<\/p>\n

–Rear Adm. Boris Lushniak, acting U.S. surgeon general<\/a><\/p>\n

Smoothie Tip:<\/strong>\u00a0 The best way to mix your smoothie is to either start with the liquid or an ingredient like yogurt (heavier consistency).\u00a0 Then add the fruits or vegetables, and then the ice.\u00a0 Start your mixer on slow and slowly increase the speed.\u00a0 If too thin, add more fruit.\u00a0 If too thick, add more liquid.<\/p>\n

RED:\u00a0 Cranberry, Black Cherry and Raspberry Smoothie<\/strong>
\n1\/3 cup cranberry juice
\n1 cup black cherries, pitted
\n1\/2 cup raspberries
\n1\/3 cup plain yogurt
\na few ice cubes<\/p>\n

White:<\/strong>\u00a0 Yogurt and Banana Smoothie<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 banana, sliced
\n\u00be c (6 oz) plain yogurt
\n1 Tbsp agave
\n\u00bd tsp freshly grated ginger
\nan ice cube or two<\/p>\n

Blue: Blueberry Ginger<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 cup milk (of choice: almond, full fat, skim, etc)
\n1\/2 cup blueberries
\n1 frozen banana
\n3 Tbsp grated ginger
\nan ice cub or two<\/p>\n

Blend one at a time.\u00a0 Enjoy.\u00a0 Repeat \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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