Truth is, getting your daily fix of fruits and veggies is easy if you incorporate a green smoothie into your daily routine – here are a few recipe ideas for green smoothies at home or try Zola’s Superfood Smoothie, with 1500mg of green micronutrients such as Spirulina and Chlorella, as a grab and go option.

Sweet Veggie Smoothie Blend:

• 1 cup apple juice
• 1 cup of sliced apple
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 1/2 cup of cucumber (peeled and sliced)
• 2 cups of ice
• a dash of nutmeg or cinnamon

Blend this vegetable smoothie until smooth.

Greener and Meaner Smoothie

• 1  Carrot (chopped)
• 4  Florets of Broccoli or handful of brussel sprouts (chopped)
• 2  Handfuls of Spinach
• 1  Apple (chopped)
• 2  Oranges (peeled and quartered)
• Orange Juice to dilute

Blend this vegetable smoothie until smooth.

What’s in your blender today? Email me: drinkzola@gmail.com; Twitter @drinkzola.

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Here are a few smoothie recipes that will cost you far less in calories but still have a big time taste. 

Açaí Antioxidant Smoothie

This smoothie should replace the old saying about an apple a day – drink one of these a day and you’re guaranteed to keep the doctor away!

• 8-10oz Zola Açaí Juice
• 1 Cup   Frozen Blueberries or Strawberries
• ½ Cup  Frozen Banana Chunks

Pear-Ginger Delight:

This smoothie is delicious!  I also love that it uses carrot juice, which gives this drink its orange color and lots of vitamin A.

• Combine 1 ripe pear-peeled, cored and chopped, ¼ fresh carrot juice, ¼ cup skim milk, ½ teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger and ½ cup crushed ice
• Blend until smooth.
• You can also add in some wheat germ or flaxseed for a little added fiber or omega-3 fatty acid.

Orange Cherry Smoothie:

I love the combination of oranges and cherries – this smoothie is great when you’re in the mood for something with a little tang to it.

• 8-10oz Orange Juice
• 1 Cup   Frozen Cherries
• ½ Cup  Frozen Banana Chunks
• Blend until smooth

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And while I’m no stranger to the joys of sipping an icy-cold drink while basking in the summer sun, I tend to be a bit more health conscious when it comes to myself and my kids.  Because let’s face it, sweet sugary drinks are not good for anyone’s health – not only can they lead to weight gain but also have been linked to several heart conditions.

I say, forget the sugary, artificially sweetened drinks and try one of these heart healthy and waistline friendly summer refreshers.

Smoothies:

Ok, you knew I was going to go here — but seriously, if you have a blender handy, simply combine fruit, yogurt, milk, or juice with ice and voila! Here’s a great summer smoothie recipe to try this weekend: 

Berry Blast

2 Cups frozen berries

2 Bananas

1 Cup Kefir

1/4 – 1/2 Can Coconut Milk

Don’t have time to make your own?  Come prepared with one of Zola’s great tasting, healthy smoothies and choose from Superfood, Energy, Antioxidant or Immunity.

Flavored Water:

If you don’t have a blender handy or are looking for something a little lighter, try a flavored water.  You can make your own naturally flavored water easily by adding slices of strawberries, lemon, mint or basil to a jug of water.  If you want to get really creative try some melon pieces – watermelon and cantaloupe will taste great!

Naturally Brewed Iced Tea:

Brew your own favorite tea at home, let it cool and add some ice.

Have some healthy summer drink ideas of your own?  Tell me about them!  What’s in your blender today?

– Chris

drinkzola@gmail.com; @drinkzola (Twitter)

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