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\nRefreshing Summer Smoothies<\/span><\/p>\n


\nLooking for a quick and satisfying snack or meal? Blend up a smoothie! Cool, creamy and refreshing smoothies provide an easy way to include more fruit and vegetables in your day and are so enjoyable on a hot summer day. Read on to find out how to make a healthful and delicious smoothie.
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\nChoose a Base<\/span>
\nStart with a protein-packed base, like Greek yogurt, milk or soymilk to ensure your smoothie keeps you feeling fuller, longer. When using 100 percent juice, combine it with one of these options for a satisfying protein boost.
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\nGet Creative with Fruit<\/span>
\nFruits are a no-brainer when it comes to smoothies. They blend easily, enhance the flavor with natural sweetness and add plenty of vital vitamins, minerals and fiber. Make a triple-berry smoothie with strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Or try mango, pineapple and banana for a tropical-tasting smoothie. To thicken smoothies without ice, use frozen fruit, such as berries or bananas. Try this Pi\u00f1a Colada<\/a> smoothie recipe that features fresh or frozen pineapple.
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\nBulk Up with Veggies<\/span>
\nIn addition to fruit, smoothies are a great vehicle for boosting your daily vegetable intake. Tender baby spinach is an easy vegetable to include due to its mild flavor and blendability. You could also try de-stemmed kale, or shredded carrots or zucchini. Strongly-flavored vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and others are not generally favored for smoothies. This vibrantly-colored Power Green Smoothie<\/a> shows you how easy it is to make a smoothie with spinach.
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\nUse Nutritious Mix-Ins<\/span>
\nGo beyond produce and boost the nutrient content of your smoothie with chia seeds, ground flax seed or hemp seeds to contribute heart-smart fats and fiber. Nut butters such as peanut butter or almond butter also add those same healthful fats and plant-based protein, plus a pleasing nutty flavor. Or blend old-fashioned or quick oats into your smoothie to turn up the fiber and give it a rich and thick consistency. Give it a try with this Peanut Butter Oat Smoothie<\/a>. <\/p>\n

For more smoothie-making tips or recipe ideas, email the Weis Dietitians at weisdietitians@weismarkets.com<\/a>.
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