Pomegranate and Cranberry Smoothie Recipe
Pomegranates and cranberries are in season at the same time and they blend together beautifully. Both are great sources of vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants. This smoothie is very sweet and creamy. The frozen blueberries give it a nice chill and will help make it a little thicker. I used fresh pomegranate and cranberry juice. [...]
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Cactus Pear and Pomegranate Superfruit Smoothie Recipe
I had some leftover cactus pears and pomegranate from previous recipes so I thought I’d toss them in a blender with goji berries to see what blends up. I also like to just dump a bunch of superfoods in a blender so that I can feel like I’ll turn into a superhuman as I drink [...]
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Acai Berry Smoothie Recipes and Nutrition
Acai (pronounced “ah-sigh-ee”) is a tiny berry that grows on the acai palm tree and is native to Central and South America. The flavor is sometimes described as a combination of red wine and chocolate. When used in a green smoothie, acai is best used as a flavor modifier and not as a base fruit. [...]
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Pomegranate and Cherry Green Smoothie Recipe
We’re approaching pomegranate season and our local produce markets are starting to carry them. Pomegranates add a delicious flavor and a big dose of antioxidants to smoothies. Both pomegranates and cherries contain powerful cancer fighting antioxidants. Anthocyanins are the antioxidant that give them their red color. It is this antioxidant that studies have shown to [...]
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Super Acai Antioxidant Blast Smoothie Recipe with Pomegranate
Pomegranates, blueberry and acai berry are all extremely rich in antioxidants. They also go great together in a smoothie! Acai (pronounced “ah-sigh-ee”) is a tiny berry that grows on a species of palm tree in Brazil. It is praised for it’s super high antioxidant load and possible disease-fighting phytonutrients. The flavor is sometimes described as [...]
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Pomegranate Smoothie Recipes and Nutrition
It’s pomegranate season! If you’re looking for ideas on what to do with these fall and winter fruits, how about putting them in a green smoothie? Pomegranates add a rich flavor and extra dose of disease-fighting antioxidants. Health Benefits and Nutrition Pomegranates are a great source of vitamin C, B5, potassium, fiber and antioxidants. Studies [...]
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