Welcome to My-personaltrainer's healthy cuisine! Today we will give a "protective armor to our cells and we will challenge free radicals with a powerful antioxidant shake, a sort of magic potion against the bad guys of the organism responsible for damage such as cellular aging and weakening of the immune system.
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Identity Card of the Recipe
- 39 KCal Calories per serving
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Ingrediants
- 150 g of black grapes
- 150 g of blueberries
- Juice and pulp of yellow grapefruit or pink grapefruit
- Untreated lemon juice
- 125 ml of low-fat yogurt
- A few ice cubes
Materials Needed
- Glass blender
- Ceramic knives
- Juicer
Preparation
- Thoroughly wash all the fruit and dry it with absorbent paper.
- Cut the black grapes and remove the seeds inside.
- Cut the grapefruit peel, eliminating the bitter white part, thus obtaining pieces.
- Cut the lemon and squeeze the juice of one half.
- In the glass of the blender, combine the chopped grapefruit pulp, the blueberries, the grapes, the grapefruit juice and the lemon juice. Add the low-fat yogurt and a few ice cubes. Blend intermittently until you get the right consistency To make it more liquid if necessary, add water or skim milk.
Did you know that
Blueberries are very rich in anthocyanins (substances with known antioxidant properties), tannins (which exert a vasoconstrictive and mildly anti-inflammatory activity), vitamin C and fiber. They are among the substances richest in antioxidants, together with black grape juice. A note of merit therefore goes to the grape, whose polyphenols (and among these, resveratrol) boast exquisitely antioxidant properties.
Citrus fruits such as grapefruit and lemon, rich in flavonoids and vitamin C, also contribute to increasing the dose of antioxidants in this smoothie.- The antioxidant smoothie should be consumed at the moment to avoid a possible degeneration of the antioxidant active ingredients. However, if it is not consumed immediately, it is recommended to keep it in the fridge, preferably in a closed container to avoid contact with light.
Alice's comment - PersonalCooker
In addition to weakening free radicals, this special antioxidant smoothie satisfies the palate and refreshes body and spirit from the summer heat! To get your fill of antioxidants, I recommend eating lots of fruit and vegetables, even 5 portions a day, and avoiding foods that are "enemies of health", such as those rich in fat, very salty and fried.Nutritional values and Health Comment on the recipe
The antioxidant smoothie is a low-calorie drink, suitable for any diet (except for the most significant lactose intolerances). It mainly provides carbohydrates and other energy nutrients (as well as cholesterol) are not relevant. The fibers are not too abundant.
The antioxidant smoothie is a food that is useful in the fight against oxidative stress, but also in diets against certain metabolic pathologies.
The average serving of Antioxidant Smoothie is about 250ml (100kcal).
