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Beneficial Basil Banana Smoothie
In an effort to pass on my knowledge of why certain ingredients are particularly good for you I am providing some of the healthful benefits on the basil herb. While we don’t usually think of herbs as being an ingredient in a smoothie, we are overlooking any easy way to get these type of healthy herbs in our diet…without cooking a lengthy meal. Blending herbs in your smoothie is a quick way to ingest them and receive any curative or preventive powers they may have and basil has plenty. You can read much more here, but some of the highlights of basil include: It provides anti-inflammatory relief which stems from eugenol, a volatile oil in basil that blocks enzymes in the body that cause swelling, making basil an ideal treatment for people with arthritis.
Basil is known to have antioxidants that protect the body from premature aging and age-related problems and even types of cancer. Basil contains the flavonoids orientin and vicenin, which are plant pigments that block your cell structures from oxygen and radiation damage. Basil can help with constipation, stomach cramps and indigestion. It can also be used to give relief from the common cold, flu, asthma, bronchitis and sinus infections.
So what are you waiting for, try this smoothie and let us know what you think? Is basil a good smoothie an ingredient or should we just add more strawberries next time?
Smoothie Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 10 Basil leaves (fresh is better)
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Place all smoothie ingreidents in your blender and blend until the basil leaves are minced into tiny pieces and enjoy.
Non-Dairy Strawberry Smoothie
While milk products such as yogurt, ice cream and, yes, milk are staples of the smoothie world, many people cannot tolerate or don’t want the extra calories of milk or dairy ingredients in their smoothie. So for all the lactose intolerant folks who still enjoy a delicious and healthy smoothie, we give you the non-dairy strawberry smoothie. Of course, it will be simple, but adding some sweetener to it will change this from a normal strawberry smoothie to a lip-smacking smoothie that is also going to provide you with a host of health benefits.
Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 ice cubes
- 1 Tbsp honey
Instructions
- Add the water and strawberries to the blender first.
- Then pour in the honey and lastly add the ice cubers.
- Blend on low and gradually move to high until everything is a red fruity liquid.
- Then blend on high for another 30 seconds to aerate.
- Enjoy your non-dairy strawberry smoothie.
Strawberry Peach Soy Smoothie
Trying to get a little less dairy in your diet, or trying to avoid dairy altogether? Then take a chance on this strawberry soy smoothie that is dairy free.It is also a simple strawberry smoothie that is easy to make and delicious to drink.
- 1/2 cup soy or rice milk
- 12 strawberries
- 1/2 cup frozen peach slices
- 2 ice cubes
Combine soy milk, strawberries, peaches and ice cubes. Blend using the pulse option and first and then finish with a 1 minute blend on high and enjoy your non-dairy smoothie.
Mango Strawberry Banana Smoothie
I found this wonderful smoothie image on Flickr.com and then found the smoothie recipe on Sandra’s Recipes at http://sandrarecipeblogsite.blogspot.com. Not only is this mango, strawberry, banana smoothie a treat for the tongue, it is a visual delight for the eyes. Sandra has done a masterful job creating this smoothie. Please visit her site to find more recipes (and every recipe has a photo). This smoothie needs to be built in two colorful layers. It takes a little extra time, but you and anyone you share this smoothie with will be delighted at the results.
An added feature for this smoothie is the fact that is a non-dairy smoothie.
Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 mango, peeled, pitted and chopped
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 medium ice cubes
- 1 banana, chopped
- 10 strawberries, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 medium ice cubes
Instructions
- In a blender, puree the mango, orange juice, lime juice, honey, and ice cubes, until smooth, and divide amongst 2 straight-sided 8 oz. glasses, and set aside.
- Rinse blender, then puree banana, strawberries, lemon juice, and ice cubes, until smooth, and gently pour into glasses while trying to maintain a line separating the layers.
I would love to post additional photos of this smoothie, so if you give it a try, send in the photos to blenderman@smoothieweb.com and I’ll add them and give you credit.
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Wheatgrass Smoothie
I have never had a wheatgrass
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 medium orange, peeled and halved
- 1 medium apple, quartered
- 4 strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup of wheatgrass
- 1 cup ice cubes
Place all the ingredients in your blender and blend for about 1 minute. Then come back to this website and tell us how it was. Be honest, my taste buds are at stake.
We hope this smoothie recipe provieds you with the smoothie of your dreams.Still want more delicious smoothie recipes? Try looking at the Next Page »
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