When most people think of smoothies they think of fruit smoothies. They are definitely the most popular type of smoothie. The fruit smoothie recipes below incorporate all of the wonderful fruits mother nature has to offer in a number of delicious combinations.
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The idea for this smoothie came from juicing apples and lemons to make sugarless lemonade. If you’re into juicing you should give this a try for a truly tasty and refreshing beverage. The homemade lemonade was such a big hit that I decided to convert it into a smoothie recipe.
Lemons offer a wide array of health benefits, including being great for detoxification, an important aspect of overall health. Here’s a run down of health benefits attributed to lemons.
I have to be honest, raspberries are my favorite food. The field behind my house growing up was full of raspberry bushes that I harvested until my little fingers were stained red. Naturally, raspberries are one of my favorite smoothie ingredients.
Lucky for me, and others who love these delectable berries, they offer a lot in the way of health promoting properties.
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This is a popular smoothie recipe that comes in many different variations. I think you’ll dig the version I created below. As with any smoothie recipe I post, feel free to tweak to meet your needs.
Here are a few reasons why consuming cherries on a regular basis is good for your health. They are an antioxidant powerhouse, and contain important nutrients such as beta carotene (19 times more than blueberries or strawberries) vitamin C, potassium, iron, magnesium, dietary fiber and folate. These vitamins and minerals offer much in the way of healing and prevention.
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There’s nothing like a tall refreshing glass of OJ in the morning – except for this outrageously orange smoothie. This is the perfect smoothie for orange lovers with its sweet and tangy taste.
Oranges are renowned for their vitamin C content, but what other nutritional benefits do they offer? They contain a variety of phytonutrients, which when combined with vitamin C provide significant antioxidant protection and immune system support. The phytonutrients found in oranges have been shown to lower high blood pressure and cholesterol in animal studies.
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How often do you read or hear someone talking about antioxidants? They’re all the rage. Foods and supplements high in antioxidants are held in high esteem, and for good reason.
Antioxidants are substances that protect your cells from damage caused by unstable molecules, better known as free radicals. Free radicals are produced through the process of oxidation, which is the interaction between oxygen and other molecules. A rusty car bumper is an example of damage from oxidation.
Your body produces free radicals when your cells use oxygen, as is the case when breaking down food and exercising. Exposure to environmental toxins like smoke and radiation also produce free radicals. Free radicals are implicated in a number of diseases including cancer and heart disease.
Antioxidants to the rescue!
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Here’s a nice healthy recipe for all you peach lovers. It serves well as a fruit snack or desert.
From a nutritive standpoint, peaches are somewhat underrated. Peaches provide a high amount of potassium, a shortage of which leads to a number of health problems. In combination with banana, this smoothie recipe provides plenty of this key mineral.
Peaches are high in antioxidants and phytonutrients. They are a good source of beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, high in vitamin C, rich in dietary fiber, and studies have even revealed them to be anti-cancerous. And best of all, peaches are delicious, at least in my opinion.
