COCONUT GINGER SMOOTHIE

You can throw just about anything in a fruit smoothie to enhance its flavor such as honey, tofu, jams, any combination of fruits, peanut butter, juices, etc., but keep in mind it will effect the nutritional values.

1/4 cups apple juice
1 pinch coconut, grated or. . . 1 tablespoon coconut milk *
1/2 banana
1/4 teaspoons ginger root fresh, peeled, grated
1/2 cups crushed ice or 2 small ice cubes 

*can be made from fresh or dried coconut or purchased bottled. Do not use the canned coconut mix for mixed drinks as it is very sweet and different.

If using fresh coconut, cut coconut meat into pieces & place equal amounts of coconut & hot water in food processor or blender. Puree at high speed for a couple of minutes, let steep for 30 minutes. Then pour into a strainer set over a bowl.

Press on the pulp and squeeze by the handful to extract as milk as possible. Pour the milk through a fine mesh strainer. For dried coconut: use 1 cup p unsweetened, dried coconut with 1 1/2 cups hot tap water.

Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Puree one minute and proceed as above. Will keep up to three days refrigerated and indefinitely, if frozen. Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Faster Metabolism : Coconuts contain medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), a unique fat that is shuttled straight to the liver and immediately burned for fuel. Research shows this little detour revs metabolic rate by up to 50%, speeding weight loss and doubling energy levels.

A Healthier Heart: Coconut's powerful anti-oxidants neutralizes the free radicals that contribute to the build up of bad cholesterol, while it's healthy fats help the body produce good cholesterol. This cuts heart disease by 67 %.

Stronger Bones : The sterols in Coconut mimic the action of progesterone, a key hormone for bone strength., experts at Indianas Purdue University. Plus, coconut oil nourishes the pancreas, so pancreatic enzymes cab better absorb bone fortifying minerals like Calcium.

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