Summer coolers

Oranges are nature’s finest gift to man. Orange is the most beneficial when eaten as it is without the outer skin and pips of course. Once juiced,the orange loses its fibre and a few nutrients. As summer moves into its hottest weeks,I think only of peaches,the sensual,soft juicy fruit brimming with nutrients such as potassium,phosphorus,magnesium,copper,iron,vitamins C and A. Cherries are stone fruits related to the plum,peach,apricot,and almond,all of which,interestingly are relatives of the rose. They are available in pale red to very dark red growing sweeter as they get darker. Cherries have many health benefits. They contain anti-ageing antioxidants and are full of fibre,vitamins A,B and C,and lots of minerals such as calcium,iron and potassium. Cherries have no fat. They are also good for purifying the blood and for boosting energy. Rich in anthocyanins and bioflavonoids,these compounds help to relieve and prevent arthritis and gout. They also reduce pain and inflammation as well as eliminate migraine. I share the recipe of my all-time favourite non-dairy smoothie which not only tastes good but is packed in nutrients.

Vita Pack Smoothie

Ingredients

1 cup frozen summer fruit (water melon,sun melon,orange,cherries,mango,pineapple)

1 scoop of whey powder

1 tbsp flaxseed oil

1 tbsp ground flaxseed

2 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp unsweetened grape or cranberry juice

1 tsp demerara or Stevia leaves for sweetening

8 ice cubes

1 cup water

Method

Blend until smooth and if needed you can add a few ice cubes to thicken it up. Take a quick shot before heading out of the door this summer.

(The writer is a city-based food and diet consultant and can be contacted at adda.mehrotra@gmail.com)

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