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Smoothie Headache Cure

The following smoothie recipe and variation are said to be not only healthy in a general sort of way but also as a cure for migraine headaches. I don't know whether that's the case or not, but I'm sharing the information because the smoothie tastes great (if you like spinach and pineapple, that is).

Pineapple Spinach Smoothie

Take a chilled 6 oz. can of pineapple juice, put into blender. Add a handful of washed, chilled spinach, and blend until smooth. Tastes delicious and is loaded with calcium, protein, and lots of other goodies.

Variation: take a can of chilled pineapple chunks and add spinach in a blender until thick. Add juice of pineapple to a consistency that you can drink. Drink a large glassful and lay down. The migraine should go away or at least lessen. That is an old remedy and I don't know if anyone has ever heard of it or not.

Vegetarian Protein Shake Recipe

In a blender, combine the following:

2 bananas
1 tsp of bee pollen
1-2 Tbs of honey, or sweeten to taste
1/2 whole lemon -- rind, seeds, and all
6 walnuts
Strawberries, when available

Put all the above in 1/2 to 2 cup water, depending on how thin you like your drink. Then blend it all to the desired consistency.

Healthy Avocado Smoothie Recipe

1 medium or large ripe avocado
1 1/2 cup fresh pineapple
1 Tbs honey
1 1/2 cup orange juice
2 tsp lime juice (optional)
1/4 tsp coconut flavoring
2 ice cubes

Peel and slice avocado and pineapple into small chunks. Crush ice with the orange juice. Combine with rest of ingredients and puree in blender until smooth.

A Healthy Nut Milk Shake

If you're a Dairy Queen fanatic, I understand the compulsion. It's hard to beat a soft serve on a hot day or with a hot date.

Unfortunately, most desserts and snacks made with traditional, pasteurized dairy and sugar are anything but healthy for your body.

But don't despair because I have a great alternative for you, an easy and delicious recipe:

Health Nut Milk Shake

3/4 cup almonds, soaked 2-8 hours or
3/4 cup cashews, soaked 1-2 hours
4 dates, soaked 1-2 hours (save soak water)
3-4 peeled frozen bananas
3 cups cold filtered water or apple juice

Optional flavorings:

1 tsp non-alcoholic vanilla extract
2 Tbs raw carob powder
A few fresh berries
1 tsp ground cinnamon

In blender, combine nuts, dates and water or juice until smooth.

Break frozen banana into pieces, add to mixture and blend until smooth.

Add one or more optional flavors if desired.

Pour into glasses. Serves 4.

Banana-Berry Smoothie

Preparation time: 5 minutes Serves: 1

Soymilk turns this fabulous classic smoothie into a creamy treat.

Adding soy powder boosts the protein to 23 grams.

1 medium banana, sliced and frozen -
6 strawberries, frozen
(or try a similar amount of another berry, like blueberry, raspberry or cherry) -
2 tablespoons of frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed -
1 cup White Wave Silk Vanilla Soymilk In blender

combine banana, strawberries and orange juice concentrate.

Add White Wave Silk Vanilla Soymilk and blend until smooth and creamy.

Serve immediately. Per serving: 170 calories; 5 grams protein; 2 grams total fat (0 grams saturated fat); 36 carbohydrates; 0 cholesterol; 45 milligrams sodium; 3 grams fiber

High protein variation:

Follow the recipe, but increase White Wave Silk Vanilla soymilk to 1 1/2 cups and add 1 cup White Wave Silk Strawberry soy yogurt and 2 tablespoons of soy protein powder.

ROOTIE TOOTIE BANANA SMOOTHIE Fruit Drink

½ sandwich bag frozen bananas
1-2 cups any other fruit you have handy, frozen or not
1 small tub yogurt
milk if needed
ice

Put about 1 ½ cups ice into a blender. Blend until pieces are about 1/3 inch across at biggest. Add yogurt and blend a bit more. Add bananas and other fruit slowly, a couple pieces at a time, and blend in between adding them. Add more ice, or add milk if needed to adjust consistency.

BAHAMA MAMA SMOOTHIE

1/4 cup tofu
1 1/2 cups tropical V-8 Splash or other pineapple/citrus blend
1/4 cup plain non fat yogurt
1/2 banana
Frozen strawberries, pineapple, and mango water or soy milk to taste/consistency

Optional:
3 or 4 baby carrots (you'll never know they're in there!)
1 tbs. wheat germ or 4-5 almonds

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.

BANANA BERRY SMOOTHIE

2 bananas
1/2 cup blueberries
1 cup plain yogurt

Peel bananas, slice and place on a cookie sheet. Put in freezer and freeze until solid. Remove from freezer and place in blender. Slice berries and add to blender. Pour in yoghurt. Blend until smooth. Pour into glass and serve.

BANANA BERRY SMOOTHIE RECIPE

1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup plain, low-fat yogurt
1/2 small, peeled ripe banana
1/4 cup stemmed, sliced strawberries
honey to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla soy protein powder

Place all the ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth.

CINNAMON BANANA SMOOTHIE RECIPES

In a blender combine:
1/4 c plain yogurt (Vanilla is good, but choose flavor depending on your taste)
1/4 c skim milk
1/2 banana
A splash of vanilla
A dash of cinnamon
4 ice cubes

Blend to desired consistency. Substitute whatever fruit is in season or even use something like canned peaches. I usually double the recipe above, but these are the original measurements.

BANANA CREAMA SMOOTHIE

1 banana
½ cup natural yogurt
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla essence

Slice banana and put into a blender. Add ½ cup milk, yogurt and vanilla. Blend until banana is mashed. Add remaining milk and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses.

FRUIT BANANA SMOOTHIE RECIPES

1 cup orange juice
2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
4 small bananas
honey to taste

Place all the ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth.

BANANA LIME SUBLIME SMOOTHIE

2 cups limeade
1 banana
1 cup lime sherbet
3 Tbs. coconut milk
1 cup ice

Pour all liquid ingredients into the blender. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at MIX setting for 30 seconds then blend at SMOOTH setting until smooth. While the machine is running, move the stir stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Each recipe serves 3-5.

BANANA MOLASSES SMOOTHIE

5 pitted prunes
1 medium banana, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups low-fat vanilla soymilk
1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
3 ice cubes

Place prunes in small bowl and cover with hot tap water. Let rest for 15 minutes or until plump. Drain. Combine plumped prunes and remaining ingredients in blender and whip until smooth.

BANANA OAT SMOOTHIE

1 Cup Milk
1 Packet Instant Oatmeal, Regular Flavor
1 Whole Banana, Cut In Chunks
1 Cup Orange Juice

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Cover and blend on high speed for 1 min.

Banana Smoothie Recipes #1 Pick
BANANA ORANGE SMOOTHIE

1 8-ounce container nonfat cherry yogurt
1 banana, peeled, cut into pieces
1 orange, peeled, white pith removed, cut into segments
8 frozen dark cherries
6 frozen strawberries
Combine ingredients in blender. Blend on medium speed until smooth. Dividebetween 2 glasses.

BANANA PEACH SMOOTHIE

1 cup mashed ripe bananas -- (about 2 large), -- frozen
1 cup peach nectar
1/2 cup low-fat milk

Place all ingredients in blender. Cover and blend about 30 seconds or until smooth. Serve immediately over ice cubes. Serves 2.

BANANA SOY SMOOTHIE

3/4 cup soy milk
1/2 cup soft silken tofu
4 bananas, frozen
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon carob powder

Combine soy milk and tofu in blender. Add bananas, honey, vanilla extract, and carob powder. Blend until smooth.

Banana Smoothie Recipes #2 Pick
BANANA STRAWBERRY ORANGE

1 banana
1 handful of strawberries
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup orange juice
Handful of ice cubes

Put it all in the blender. Serves 3.

NOTE:

a. If Fresh Juice is not available use commercial Unsweetened Juice.
b. Use a little Apple Juice concentrate for extra sweetness.
c. You can add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of Thermojetics beverage to the shakes.
d. You can add Herbal Aloe to the shakes.
e. Use low fat Soy Milk for weight loss shakes. Whole fat Soy Milk can be used to increase weight, for high-energy shakes or body building shakes.
*Rice Milk, *Oat Milk, *Soy Milk or *Goat Milk may be used.

IMPORTANT: Other forms of milk may slow down results or cause Diarrhea or Constipation.
* Waste removal
* Weight loss

Best used as a preventative and is excellent for people with low immunity or who suffer from a compromised elimination system due to disease, medication or surgery.

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