| Did you know that bananas promote a healthy | | | | strawberries (preferably frozen), a scoop of vanilla ice |
| digestion by helping your system eliminate toxins and | | | | cream and 2 tablespoons of honey. Start adding the 6 |
| impurities in the body? And did you also know that is | | | | ice cubes gradually until blended and a bit slushy. To |
| contains tryptophan, which is a type of protein that the | | | | add a little pizzazz, top with whipped cream, chocolate |
| body converts into serotonin - also known as the | | | | syrup and some maraschino cherries with a sprinkling |
| "happy neurotransmitter" and is in charge of our mood | | | | of some chopped nuts. |
| center - and makes us feel more energetic and | | | | - Blend 1 banana, 1 cup of limeade, 1 cup of key lime |
| youthful? Which is why bananas are just perfect for | | | | yoghurt, half a cup of banana yoghurt, while gradually |
| recipes for smoothies. | | | | adding 2 cups of ice. Serve immediately for better |
| Here are some recipes that you can try at home, | | | | satisfaction. |
| provided that you have a blender and an ample supply | | | | - Blend 1 chopped banana, 8 oz. of natural or plain |
| of bananas at home: | | | | yoghurt, and a cup of milk for a couple of seconds. |
| - Pour 1 cup of strawberry nectar or apple juice and a | | | | Add 1 teaspoon of honey and process just to blend it |
| cup of milk in the blender. Add 1 frozen banana (should | | | | in. Pour into a glass and sprinkle some cinnamon on |
| have been chopped before freezing), 1 and a half cup | | | | top. |
| of frozen strawberries and a cup of strawberry | | | | - Bananas and eggnogs can be combined too for a |
| yoghurt. Blend until smooth. (Note: frozen fruits release | | | | special feel of the Christmas spirit. Blend 2 cups of |
| more sweetness than normal temperature fruits, | | | | eggnog, 1 banana, 1 cup vanilla or natural yoghurt, half a |
| eliminating the need for sugar.) | | | | cup of milk, 2 cups of ice, a pinch of nutmeg and a |
| - Blend 2 bananas, 1 large mango (or 2 small ones, | | | | pinch of cinnamon. Add some cinnamon on top to |
| should be pitted and peeled) and half a cup of full | | | | garnish. Serve immediately. |
| cream (or full fat) milk. Blend it until smooth. Best if | | | | You can create a ton of banana smoothie recipes and |
| served immediately. Can also be frozen as popsicle | | | | you still can't get enough. Try these out or create one |
| sticks or can be served with some ice cream on top. | | | | of your own. |
| - Blend 2 bananas, 8 oz. crushed and drained | | | | Enjoy! |
| pineapple, 1 and one-fourth cup of milk, half a cup of | | | | |