Low Fat Smoothie Recipes

Low fat smoothies can play other roles besides being a healthy snack or cool drink – a good smoothie can help you build lean muscle, increase energy levels, and boost your immune system to help fight off bacteria and viruses. Anyone following the news has heard the hype about the “Swine Flu” (which ironically has nothing to do with pigs). People across the country are buying up N95 face masks, sanitizers, and disinfectants to try to avoid the flu. What they don’t realize is that the most important way to avoid getting the Swine Flu is to have a healthy immune system.

This low fat smoothie recipe is one I drink a lot of whenever I start to feel a cold or flu symptoms coming on, and it helps me to stay healthy throughout the year. It’s packed with citrus and vitamin C, including a supplement that can also be used by itself.

Ingredients: Frozen peaches 1/2 Banana (eat the other half) Fresh orange slices Orange juice Emergen-C (orange flavor) 2 tbsp non-fat yogurt (optional)

Put equal parts orange slices and peaches in the cup along with the banana, filling it roughly 3/4 of the way. Pour in one pack of Emergen-C, yogurt if desired, and the orange juice. Blend until smooth. This delicious low fat smoothie will help keep your immune system boosted so you can avoid sick days. If you are already sick, increase the yogurt (and make a it frozen) for a treat that feels great on your throat. Enjoy!