Archive for September 2006

Blueberry Nutrition

Sep 15th, 2006 | By Henna | Category: Nutritional

Flavors range from mild sweet to tart and tangy. They are nutritional stars (almost literally, as it turns out) bursting with nutrition and flavor, yet remain very low in calories. Blueberries are one of the most popular berry in the United States. These berries were once referred to “star berries” because of the little star-shaped [...]



Strawberry Nutrition

Sep 15th, 2006 | By Henna | Category: Nutritional

This little red-heart shaped fruit really packs in the nutritional punch! Strawberries are naturally fat, sodium, and cholesterol-free. Also high in vitamin C, folate and potassium which helps the body metabolize protein. Just 8 strawberries a day provide 20% of the folic acid your body needs on a daily basis. Those same 8 strawberries a [...]



Apple Nutrition

Sep 15th, 2006 | By Henna | Category: Nutritional

One medium apple with skin contains almost 4 grams of dietary fiber. Apples can be a key food in your dietery plans. Scientific studies have been done to suggest eating apples on a regular basis improve your overall health and help prevent certain diseases. Apples contain no fat, cholesterol, or sodium, and contain small amounts [...]



Banana Soy Smoothie

Sep 14th, 2006 | By Eggie | Category: All Recipes

1 banana, sliced and frozen 1 peach, peeled, sliced and frozen 6 strawberries, hulled 1/2 cup apple juice 1/3 cup light plain soy milk 2 tablespoons soy protein isolate 1 tablespoon sugar Place all ingredients in blender container. Blend until smooth. 1 serving.



Nectarine Orange Smoothie

Sep 14th, 2006 | By Eggie | Category: All Recipes

1/2 pound fresh nectarines or peaches, peeled and cut up 1 cup soy milk, chilled 1/3 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon sugar Ice cubes Place all ingredients in blender container. Blend until smooth. 1 serving.



All Fruit Smoothie

Sep 14th, 2006 | By Eggie | Category: All Recipes

1  ripe pear, peeled, cored and cut into chunks 1/2  cup green seedless grapes 1  small ripe banana 2  teaspoons honey 1/4  cup cranberry juice cocktail 5  ice cubes Place all ingredients in blender container. Blend until smooth. 1 serving.



Honeydew-Grape Smoothie

Sep 14th, 2006 | By Eggie | Category: All Recipes

2 cups cubed honeydew melon or cantaloupe 2 cups green or red seedless grapes 2/3 cup white grape juice, chilled 4 ice cubes Place all ingredients in blender container. Blend until smooth. 3 servings.



Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Sep 14th, 2006 | By Eggie | Category: All Recipes

1 cup plain nonfat yogurt 2 teaspoons peanut butter 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup 1 frozen banana   Place all ingredients in blender container. Blend until smooth. 1 serving



Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Sep 14th, 2006 | By Eggie | Category: All Recipes

1 15 oz can pure pumpkin, chilled 1 12 oz can evaporated milk, chilled 1 8 oz container vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 pint whipping cream, whipped into soft peaks.   Place all ingredients, except whipped cream, in blender container. Blend until smooth. Top with whipped cream and [...]



Pumpkin Smoothie

Sep 14th, 2006 | By Eggie | Category: All Recipes

1 cup milk 1 medium banana 1/4 cup solid pack pumpkin 1 dash cinnamon 2 tablespoons maple syrup 4 ice cubes Place all ingredients in blender container. Blend until smooth. 2 servings.