SMOOTHIES FRUITS and BERRIES

SMOOTHIES FRUITS and BERRIES 

Smoothies Fruits and Berries can be a great refreshment for a summer morning, a nice lunchtime snack, or a satisfying late evening meal. Make them sugar-free, fruits and berries are sweet enough. There is no need for sophisticated blenders. You can use a simple hand blender to make it quicker and easier.  All processes will take just several minutes, and the outcome is so pleasing!

For the first one, I blended:

• 1 cup of strawberries
• ½ cup of Light Cream (Half&Half is good too)

This one is rich, creamy, super delicious, good for breakfast, and healthy for kids.

To make a smoothie lighter and to avoid extra fat, I made the second one:

• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 yellow pear
• 2 kiwis
• ½ cup of cold water

The third one is gently spicy:

• 1 apple
• ½ cup strawberries
• ½ cup of cold water
• 1 tsp 100% fruit orange marmalade
• Pinch of ground cinnamon
• 1 slice of ginger

These three variations are just the ideas. You can experiment with many different fruits and berries, choosing Low Glycemic ones.

Weight Loss Help

The Glycemic Index of berries is generally lower than Glycemic Index of fruits, so use freely:

• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Blackberries
• Black, red or white currant

Fruits to use:

• Kiwi
• Nectarine
• Plums
• Apples
• Figs fresh fruit
• Apricots
• Peaches

Use with moderation:

• Mango
• Persimmon
• Pineapple

Avoid adding:

• Banana
• Grapes
• Melon
• Sugar
• Honey
• Maple or other syrups
• Heavy cream

I’d like to clarify, that those tips strictly apply to overweight kids and adults, or people which risk factors for Diabetes, Obesity, Hyperlipidemia.

For healthy kids and adults who want to develop better eating habits, some adjustments can be made. For example, using mango, persimmon, pineapple, banana, Half & Half or sour cream, is totally acceptable. However, still avoid adding white or brown sugar, honey, and syrups.