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MEXICAN 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 tomato juice 1/2 teaspoons chopped jalapeno pepper 1/4 teaspoons cayenne 1/4 cups chopped onion 1/2 cups chopped parsley 2 cloves garlic, peeled
Chop and blend all the ingredients together. Serve immediately.
Garlic is believed to be effective in preventing and treating high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, atherosclerosis, and respiratory infections. One study reported that Garlic was able to reduced arterial plaque formation by nearly 20% in some participlants, the benefits being most notable in women.
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