During the beautiful weather we have been having, it can be a great idea to make your own smoothies.

You still get your fruit and veg but without actually having to eat them; and by adding crushed ice they can be very refreshing.

Here are some smoothie recipes for you.

Avocado shake

1 small ripe avocado

1 small ripe banana

250ml soya milk

Chop the banana and avocado add with milk in blender and whizz.

Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamins B, C, calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and essential natural fats

Good for: balanced diet – contains all 6 human needs; water, fat, protein, natural sugar, vitamins and minerals

 

Fruit Smoothie

1 papaya

1 orange

½ pint (3ooml) apple juice

Halve & deseed the papaya, and scoop out the flesh. Place segmented orange, chopped banana and apple juice into blender with papaya and blend.  Serve over ice.

Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, Vitamins A, B6 and C, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and digestive enzymes

Good for digestion of proteins and gently cleansing the intestines

 

Quick Hit

125g (4oz) hulled strawberries

1 small ripe mango

½ pint (300ml) orange juice

Roughly chop strawberries and mango flesh and freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight.  Place in blender with orange juice and process until thick.

Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, Vitamins B, B3, C and E, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur and zinc

Good for boosting the immune system

 

Merry Berry

100g (3½oz) frozen mixed berries/summer fruits

100g (3½oz) canned lychees (drained weight)

100g (3½oz) coconut milk

100g (3½oz) soya milk

Put everything in a blender and whizz.

Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, Vitamins B1, B2, B6, C and E, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur and zinc

Good for boosting the immune system and slowing down the signs of ageing.

 

Berry Cream

350ml orange juice

1 banana (sliced)

450g (1lb) frozen forest fruits

Put all in a blender and process.

Nutrients: Beta-carotene, folic acid, Vitamins B1, B2, B6, C and E, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur and zinc

Good for boosting the immune system and slowing down the signs of ageing.

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