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Lip-smacking smoothies
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Smoothies are healthy, yummy and easy to make
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FOR THAT FRESH FEELING Down a smoothie
Fruit juices, punches, milk shakes are familiar health drinks . ‘Smoothie’ known as the ‘21st century health drink’, is a healthy alternative to milk shake.
Similar to a milk shake in consistency it is a delicious blend of vegetables or fruits or in combination, with complementing ingredients like milk, yogurt, ice creams, flavours, spices, sugar or salt. You can make smoothies out of any combination. Choose those ingredients which compliment each other and suit your taste.
A smoothie is a great way to start, finish and break the day. Try seasonal fruits or vegetables. All you need is a blender and you will have a glassful of goodness in just a few seconds. Remember to blend to a smooth consistency.
Fruits used for making smoothies are, apple, pineapple, berry, melon, lime, mango, banana, sapota, kiwi and pomegranate. Carrot, cucumber, mint, celery, are ideal vegetables. The nutritive value of a smoothie can be improved by adding wheat germ, flax, bran, cereal, tofu and peanut butter. Smoothies are rich in fibre and easy to digest.
Nutritious and versatile, smoothies are an excellent way of grabbing a quick meal.
Pomegranate smoothie
Ingredients
Pomegranates - 2 cups
Apple (small) - 1
Orange juice – 1/2 cup
Chilled milk – 1/2 cup
Sugar – 1 1/2 cup
(optional)
Method
Peel and slice the apple then mix it with orange juice, sugar and pomegranates.
Chill in refrigerator. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend till it becomes smooth in consistency. Serve in two tall glasses.
Carrot magic
Ingredients
Grated carrot – 3/4 cup
Curd (not sour) - 1 cup
Raw mango grated – 1/4
cup
Grated cucumber – 1/4
cup
Pepper - a pinch
Salt - to taste
Ice-cubes - few
Mint leaves – a few
Method
Chill all the ingredients and blend all the ingredients except the mint leaves.
Pour into glasses with mint leaves topping and serve.
Orange Banana smoothie
Ingredients
Apple large, peeled and
sliced - 1
Banana peeled - 2
Orange juice - 300 ml
Method
Chill all the ingredients. Then blend them until smooth.
Serve immediately.
LEENA LEON
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