Vegetable Crush Smoothie

You can throw just about anything in a fruit smoothie to enhance its flavor such as honey, tofu, jams, any combination of fruits, peanut butter, juices, etc., but keep in mind it will effect the nutritional values.

1 tomato, cored and sliced
2 stalks celery, trimmed and sliced
1 large red bell pepper, deseeded and sliced
1 small clove garlic, peeled
6 ice cubes
6 fresh basil leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste (optional)

Process all the ingredients, except the salt and pepper (if using), in a blender until smooth. Add the salt and pepper and mix well.

Getting four of five servings of vegetables daily is important, regardless of how they're prepared, say Cynthia Sass, R.D., a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association and author of Your Diet Is Driving Me Crazy (Marlowe & Co.,2004). Eating brussels sprouts with butter or ranch dressing is better than not eating anything green at all. In fact, some fat helps you better absorb crucial nutrients such as beta-carotene and other phytochemicals. But try to make that fat the good kind, like olive oil, olive pesto or sun-dried-tomato pesto.

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