Superfood Alert: Strawberries
Strawberries are a delicious way to add more antioxidants and fiber to your diet. According to the California Strawberry Commission, a serving of strawberries, just 8 berries, contains more vitamin C than an orange, and 2 grams of fiber! What’s even better, is that a cup of strawberries contains just 50 calories.
I’ve found that the best and fastest way to get my daily intake of fruits and veggies is to make a power-packed morning smoothie. Here’s a strawberry smoothie recipe to get you started. It also contains blueberries–another superfood!
Strawberry & Blueberry Smoothie
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 banana, peeled
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1 individual size container of yogurt
Combine all ingredients in a blender, or smoothie maker, and blend until mixture reaches desired consistency. To add a little zip, replace some of the milk with orange juice. Yogurt can be any flavor, depending on what you like. I’ve also added a handful of uncooked quick oats to this recipe for increasing my whole grain intake.
November 12, 2008 No Comments



