Wednesday, May 28, 2008

KIWI Smoothies

KIWI COOLER

9 kiwifruit
4 cups pineapple juice

8 ice cubes

2 cups sparkling water

8 large strawberries


Preparations:
  1. Peel the kiwis and cut into small pieces.
  2. Place half in a blender with 2 cups juice and 4 ice cubes.
  3. Blend until smooth. Stir in 1 cup sparkling water.
  4. Repeat with the remaining kiwis, 2 cups juice, 4 ice cubes, and 1 cup sparkling water.
  5. Pour into tall glasses and garnish each with a strawberry.
KIWI PEACH SMOOTHIE
4 kiwifruit, peeled

4 peaches, peeled and frozen*

16 ounces can pineapple juice

1/4 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cups frozen limeade concentrate

1/4 teaspoons coconut extract

1 cup ice cubes


Preparations:

Garnish: kiwifruit slices

* If fresh peaches are unavailable, substitute 1 1‐pounds Bag frozen peaches.

Process first 7 ingredients in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.

Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.


HEALTH BENEFIT


Kiwi fruits are rich in many Vitamins, flavonoids and minerals. In particular, they contain a high amount of Vitamin C (more than oranges), as much potassium as bananas and a good amount of beta-carotene.

Eating kiwi fruit is clearly a healthy choice, and it is particularly useful in these cases:

  • Prevents Asthma
  • Prevents wheezing and coughing, especially in children
  • Protects our DNA from mutations
  • Provides a healthy amount of antioxidants and vitamins
  • Helps prevent colon cancer thanks to a high fiber content

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