Strawberry Smoothies

Fire up the blender, it’s time for smoothies. And smoothies aren’t just for summer, bitch.

Strawberries are one of nature’s super foods. They are packed with nutrition, including plenty of folate, fiber, and Vitamin C. A serving of strawberries actually has more Vitamin C than a medium-sized orange.

What does this mean for your health? Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects the body against premature aging and is often associated with reduced risk of stomach, colon and lung cancers. Folate, one of the B vitamins, helps break down the amino acid homocysteine in the blood, which helps lower risk of heart disease and stroke. It’s also suggested that folate may lower the risk of colon cancer.

To make your own strawberry smoothies, try the following recipe:
2 C. fresh strawberries, stemmed and rinsed
1/3 C. frozen lemonade concentrate (about half of a 6-ounce can)
1/3 C. confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar)
3 C. ice cubes

1. Place strawberries, lemonade concentrate and sugar in a blender container.
2. Blend at low setting until mixed.
3. Blend in ice cubes, 1/2 cup at a time, until the mixture is slushy.
4. Serve in frosted glasses.

Super-duper yummy-time!

Until next time,

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