Fruit smoothies are a delicious and easy way to add vitamins and minerals to your diet. With a little knowledge, you will be able to combine delicious fruits in your own recipes to maximize their effect. A well-balanced smoothie can contain potassium, magnesium and calcium, vitamins A, C, E and K and powerful antioxidants. You will want your smoothie to contain favorite flavors too, which is when combining fruit becomes fun.
Step 1
Select a source of potassium. Frozen orange juice is rich in potassium and other minerals, and vitamins A and C. Other good potassium sources are bananas, which give smoothies a silky texture, or berries, which will add a powerful hit of antioxidants, thought to help prevent many diseases related to aging.
Step 2
Select your source of vitamin C. If your smoothie doesn't have a citrus base, add strawberries or kiwi fruit.
Step 3
Select a source of vitamin A. Cantaloupe, apricots, mangoes and most berries are sources of vitamin A. Another option is to use cranberry juice as your liquid ingredient.
Step 4
Add magnesium and calcium. Mixed berries already contain as much nutrition as fruit can offer you. If you are utilizing milder flavors, a base of frozen pineapple juice will boost the mineral content of your smoothie.
Step 5
Place all of your chosen ingredients into the blender along with 1 cup fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt or 3/4 cup fat-free milk and mix until smooth. Experiment with different combinations until you find a favorite.
Tips and Warnings
- If your smoothie needs a little sweetening, add honey rather than sugar. If you prefer not to use dairy products, experiment with a larger quantity of frozen juice.
Things You'll Need
- Blender
- 1 cup fat-free vanilla frozen yogurt
- 3/4 cup fat-free milk
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup fruit juice base
- 1 to 2 cups diced fruit
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