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HONEY RASPBERRY 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 cup frozen raspberries 1 cup cold skim milk 1 cup plain low fat yogurt 2 tablespoons honey 1 banana 1/4 teaspoons vanilla 6-8 crushed ice cubes
Place berries and 1/2 cups milk in blender. Blend on high for one minute until smooth.
Add remaining milk, yogurt, honey, banana and vanilla. Beat for another minute.
Add crushed ice cubes. Blend slowly until smooth.
New scientific research from the University of California, Davis reveals that Honey consumption raises antioxidant levels.Antioxidants provide defense against free radicals, which cause cell damage.
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign say that honey may be a healthier alternative to corn syrup due to its higher level of antioxidants, compounds which are believed to fight cancer, heart disease and other diseases.
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