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KIWI COOLER 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.
9 kiwifruit 4 cups pineapple juice 8 ice cubes 2 cups sparkling water 8 large strawberries
Peel the kiwis and cut into small pieces. Place half in a blender with 2 cups juice and 4 ice cubes.
Blend until smooth. Stir in 1 cup sparkling water. Repeat with the remaining kiwis, 2 cups juice, 4 ice cubes, and 1 cup sparkling water.
Pour into tall glasses and garnish each with a strawberry.
Based on the data published in the international scientific literature and the U.S. Food and Drug Administrationís approved legal definition of a good (>10% of the daily value ) or excellent (>20% of the daily value) source, Kiwi fruit may be classified as an excellent source of vitamin C as well as dietary fiber. By the FDA's definition, kiwifruit would also be a good source of vitamin E and potassium. Kiwifruit is low fat and contains no cholesterol.
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