Vita-Juice Smoothie
Vita-Juice Smoothie
Photography by Matthew Kimura
This recipe makes 2 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 231 |
| pro | 5 g |
| total fat | 4 g |
| sat. fat | 0 |
| carb | 47 g |
| fibre | 8 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 77 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 9 |
| iron | 16 |
| vit A | 271 |
| vit C | 98 |
| folate | 28 |
This is full of antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, anthocyanins and other phytochemicals. Antioxidants can help prevent a host of illnesses. Flaxseeds contain both soluble and insoluble fibre, as well as heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Ingredients
Preparation
In blender, pur?carrot juice, blueberries, strawberries, flaxseeds and orange and cranberry juice concentrates until smooth.
Additional information :
Tips
You can buy ground flaxseeds in most supermarkets and health food stores. You can also grind your own in a clean coffee grinder. Whole and ground flaxseeds stay fresh in an airtight container in the freezer for months.
For a thicker smoothie, add 1 banana.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: March 2004
- Keywords : Drinks-non alcohol; Vegetarian; Blend; Orange juice; Blueberries;
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