{"id":18357,"date":"2013-01-25T17:19:08","date_gmt":"2013-01-25T22:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/?p=18357"},"modified":"2014-10-29T11:06:42","modified_gmt":"2014-10-29T16:06:42","slug":"blast-of-berries-a-smoothie-with-a-punch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitzness.com\/blog\/blast-of-berries-a-smoothie-with-a-punch\/","title":{"rendered":"Blast of Berries: A Smoothie with a Punch"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo Credit: Zirconicusso<\/p><\/div>\n

We all know how delicious and nutritious fruits are for us, but have you been underestimating the power of berries?\u00a0 Each berry looks and tastes different, but contributes to a healthy diet in a similar way.\u00a0 These little sweet treats are packed with antioxidants that are known to help prevent a wide range of diseases.\u00a0 In fact, according to a study done by PLoS Medicine<\/i>, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, including berries, can improve heart health and reduce the risk of having a heart attack.<\/p>\n

While the risks of physical diseases are often decreased by berry consumption, mental diseases have also been proven to decrease by eating these fruits, specifically Alzheimer\u2019s and memory loss.\u00a0 According to a research study published by Annals of Neurology<\/i>, women who ate one serving of blueberries or two servings of strawberries a week experienced less mental decline compared to that of their peers who did not consume berries.\u00a0 So in order to reduce your risk of these devastating diseases, we have comprised a berry blast smoothie recipe to pump you full of these antioxidant rich fruits!<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 cup of (Tropicana Pure Premium) orange juice<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup of chopped fresh strawberries<\/p>\n

\u00bc cup of fresh blueberries<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup of fresh blackberries<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup of fresh raspberries<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup of low-fat vanilla yogurt<\/p>\n

Ice<\/p>\n

Teaspoon of Honey (optional)<\/p>\n

Sprig of Mint (optional)<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until it reaches a thick liquid, or the consistency of a smoothie\/milkshake.\u00a0 Pour into glass and garnish with mint.<\/p>\n

This smoothie will help you stay full and feel satisfied because the berries are packed with fiber and liquid content.\u00a0 This refreshing snack or breakfast drink is a great way to get your body the nutrients it needs!
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