Everything but the kitchen sink-Smoothie

With a recommended five servings of fruit and protein from nuts this is the smoothie to include in your fitness and healthy living regime. With all natural ingredients and no protein shakes and powders, this is the perfect recipe for a detox

Often people confuse between Smoothies and Juice. Juicing is the process where the fruit is blended and then the water along with nutrients is separated from the pulp. What a waste of Fiber! Smoothie on the other hand pulverizes the whole fruits and vegetable, along with the skin and nothing is wasted. The fiber from the fruits and vegetables not only keeps you fuller for a longer time but also helps people suffering from constipation

I am always looking for ways to add protein to my diet, and what better way than adding almonds. I remember mom always talking about the benefits of Almonds for eye sight and brain development. She used to soak almonds at night for the whole family and next morning peel them and give them to all of us with our breakfast before heading out to school. With our hectic mornings, I just don’t have time to soak and peel the almonds but I always add it to my smoothie. 

Strawberries, Blueberries and kiwi are called Superfoods for a reason, they are nutrient powerhouses containing large amounts of antioxidants,vitamins and minerals. These antioxidants protect against cancer and may reduce the effects of Dementia and Alzheimers. These berries pack such an nutritional punch, that I can easily write a whole article on them. Pomegranates are known for improving heart health and blood circulation and we all know the old saying an Apple a day keeps the doctor away! You can add whatever fruits you have in hand. I have used Peaches, Nectarines, Cantaloupe or whatever fruit is at home. You can customize it to what is at home or what you like. If Pomegranate juice is not available you could try Orange juice.

This smoothie is my breakfast at least 5 days of the week and is so convenient to carry in my car when I am driving to work. Lot of people have asked what I do to maintain my weight, so along with a healthy diet I do walk regularly at home. Sharing my” How to lose weight while watching TV and I don’t mean on the treadmill ” extremely popular post.

Here is the step by step pictorial recipe-

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May Goddess Durga bless you and your family