How to Make Smoothies
A smoothie is a delicious and healthy drink that is easy to make. You can be as imaginative as you like to create a smoothie from your favorite ingredients. Add vitamin and herbal supplements to your smoothie to give it an extra healthy dimension. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Use the most powerful blending tool that you can. An electric stand blender works best. If you don't have one, use an electric hand blender or food processor.
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Begin with a liquid base. Use 1 cup of the liquid of your choice per serving. Choose milk, milk alternatives such as soy, coconut or rice milk, fruit juice or even water. Organic milk and all natural juices make a healthier smoothie.
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Add a serving of your favorite fruit or vegetable. A typical serving is 1 cup. Experiment with different combinations. Fresh fruits and vegetables are best, but you may substitute canned products that are low in sodium or packed it their own juice.
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Mix in 1/2 cup of yogurt. Be creative with your choices. When you make a vegetable smoothie, use plain yogurt. Keep the calorie count down by using fat free yogurt.
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Blend in 1 tbsp. of honey or condensed milk to sweeten your smoothie.
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Mix in the recommended serving amount of your favorite dietary or herbal supplement to make your smoothie extra healthy. Add a scoop of protein powder to give your immune system a boost and build healthy muscles. Brewers yeast is an excellent source of B vitamins and enzymes that will help your digestive system. Add a few teaspoons of raw wheat germ to provide extra fiber. Tailor your smoothie to your own individual needs.
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Tips & Warnings
Freeze fruit beforehand to make an extra cool smoothie on a hot day.
Use ice cubes instead of a pure liquid base if you prefer a thicker smoothie. For extra flavor, freeze juice into ice cube trays then add to your smoothie.
To prevent your blender from locking up, add the liquid first. Mix in one ingredient at a time, blending for a few seconds after you add each ingredient.
Make your smoothie ahead of time and freeze it in a container with a little extra room for expansion. Thaw the smoothie when you're ready and enjoy.
Drink your smoothie immediately. A smoothie will separate, even in the refrigerator, after 20 minutes. If this happens, just blend again for a few seconds to restore your smoothie to perfection.
