{"id":3327,"date":"2011-07-19T09:01:58","date_gmt":"2011-07-19T15:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nutritionknowhow.org\/wordpress\/?p=3327"},"modified":"2013-08-08T14:07:04","modified_gmt":"2013-08-08T14:07:04","slug":"12-smoothie-recipes-to-beat-the-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutritionknowhow.org\/blog\/h\/12-smoothie-recipes-to-beat-the-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Smoothie Recipes to Beat the Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is summer usually this hot?\u00a0 In Omaha, Nebraska today it is going to be 98\u00b0 degrees with a heat index of 115\u00b0.\u00a0 Luckily I work inside but many people are not as lucky.\u00a0 It is so important to stay hydrated during this extreme heat.\u00a0 \u00a0Beat the heat by enjoying an easy and nutritious beverage, a smoothie.\u00a0 Smoothie is defined as a drink made from fruits, juices, vegetables, crushed ice, etc., usually with milk or yogurt, whipped in a blender until smooth.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

One of my favorite smoothies is the Summer Breeze Smoothie.\u00a0\"SummerBreezeSmoothie\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
1 c. yogurt, plain<\/td>\n1 banana, peeled<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6 strawberries<\/td>\n1 t. vanilla<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1 c. pineapple, canned in juice<\/td>\n4 ice cubes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Directions<\/p>\n

Place all ingredients in a blender and process on high until smooth.\u00a0 Serve immediately.<\/p>\n

Nutrition Information per Serving: Calories 150, Total Fat 1.5 g (2% DV), Saturated Fat 1 g (4% DV), Cholesterol 5 mg (2% DV), Sodium 60 mg (2% DV), Total Carbohydrate 31 g (10% DV), Dietary Fiber 2 g (10% DV), Sugars 26 g, Protein 5 g, Vitamin A 2% DV, Vitamin C 35% DV, Calcium 15% DV, Iron 4% DV.<\/p>\n

<\/em>Check out 11\u00a0more low cost and easy Smoothie Recipes<\/a>\u00a0and Summer Beverages Recipes\u00a0submitted by nutrition professionals\u00a0through the Recipe Redux blog!<\/p>\n