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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Get some “purple power” with this quick and easy recipe. You’ll get your daily dose of fruit in a delicious drink that packs a nice antioxidant punch, provides a good amount of dietary fiber, and plenty of essential nutrients and minerals. Trust me, your body and taste buds will thank you.
This smoothie is good anytime of day, and can even be served as a healthy dessert.
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Peach, pineapple, and papaya – three fruits in a synergistic combination that’s very appealing to the taste buds. This smoothie is amazingly delicious and reminds me of the fruit flavored slurpees I use to get from 7-Eleven years ago. Thankfully my fondness for slurpees has been replaced by healthy smoothies. If you have a sweet tooth like I do, satisfy it with something healthy like this smoothie.
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Here’s a delicious smoothie for all you berry lovers. The three berries that comprise this smoothie recipe are blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. All three combine for an antioxidant powerhouse.
The primary free radical-scavengers found in all three berries are vitamin C and manganese, which are critical antioxidants for protecting the body’s tissue from oxygen-related damage. You’ll also get a good serving of heart-healthy fiber from this smoothie.
It’s only appropriate that the inaugural smoothie recipe I post is one of my favorites. There are a myriad of health benefits attributed to blueberries, including but limited to, antioxidant powerhouse, brain food, anti-aging, anti-cancer, and eyesight improver.
Living in Michigan, one of the top blueberry producing states, I buy them by the pound when in season and freeze a fair amount for future use. Most grocery and health food stores carry frozen blueberries (get organic or wild when possible) ready for all your smoothie needs.
