Peach Strawberry Smoothie
Strawberries are one of the foods you should buy organic. The fruit is delicate, so nonorganic strawberries are typically sprayed with about 300 pounds of pesticide per acre.
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 2
- 2 cups peaches, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup strawberries
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ tablespoon gingerroot, peeled and grated
- Juice of ½ lime (1–2 tablespoons)
Blend the ingredients in a blender until smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
PER SERVING:
Calories: 90 | Fat: 1 g | Protein: 2 g | Sodium: 1 mg | Fiber: 4 g
Peaches
Peaches are a stone fruit low on the glycemic index, so they don't trigger insulin or weight gain. They are high in the antioxidant vitamins A and C, and also rich in niacin and potassium.
