Tofu Fruit Smoothie

A great non-dairy smoothie using silken tofu in place of yogurt or milk. Tofu Fruit smoothie is rich in potassium and protein making it an awesome morning smoothie.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen mixed berries $
• 1/2 cup white grape juice (or any juice of your choice)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 firm ripe banana, peeled and sliced
• 1 (12.3-ounce) package light silken tofu (such as Mori-Nu)
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• Blend all the ingredients until smooth.

Recipe by: My Recipes

Coffee and Banana Morning Smoothie

Give yourself a happy boost and start your day with a stress-relieving coffee and banana morning smoothie. Here are just a couple of the many health benefits of bananas and why adding them to your daily diet is important:

:) regulates blood sugar and produces stress-relieving relaxation
:) contains high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin - the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter
:) protect against heart attack and stroke
:) high in potassium and low in salt
:) rich in pectin to regulate digestion
:) a natural antacid, providing relief from acid reflux, heartburn and GERD

Instructions

1 sliced peeled banana
1 cup 1% low-fat milk 
1/2 cup cold black coffee 
2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1/2 cup ice in a blender
Blend until smooth—and enjoy!

Recipe by: Health.com

Carrot Apple Ginger Juice

A tasty detoxing juice to help cleanse your digestive system. The apple helps sweeten up the juice while the carrots add a vibrant color. This carrot apple ginger juice is rich in anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties (from ginger), beta carotene, fiber, antioxidant called quercetin (from the skin of red apples) to fortify your immune system.

Juice together:

2 Apples, cored, peeled and chopped

5 Carrots, peeled and chopped

1 inch Ginger piece, peeled and chopped

1/2 Lemon, seeded and skin removed

Salt or honey to taste (optional) Recipe by: Food Viva

Beets and Carrots Juice

Photo: Food Viva

This raw juice is rightly named "Beat The Cold" as it contains essential vitamins and antioxidants to help boost your immune system and keep you healthy during the cold and flu season.

2 beets
2 carrots
4 stalks celery
1/2 cucumber
Thumb size of ginger

What makes this raw juice a great immune booster: Let's take a look at the ingredients..

Beets are rich in vitamin C, folate, manganese, iron. They are also a wonderful source of betaine, which stimulates the function of liver cells and lowers inflammation in the body. 

Ginger contains antibiotic and antiviral properties to keep your respiratory healthy. 

Celery is a good source of vitamins B2, B6, C, and K. Celery reduces stress hormones and toxin levels by cleaning the liver, gall bladder and kidneys.

Carrots contain an abundance of vitamin A which is essential to maintaining a healthy immune system. 



Recipe by: Joyous Health