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Sick of fish? Bored with oatmeal? Sip your way to a stronger ticker with these juice and smoothie recipes…
Lisa DeFazio’s Heart Healthy Smoothie
5 more heart-smart smoothies…
Bored with oatmeal? Sip your way to a stronger ticker with these juice and smoothie recipes from leader nutritionists and doctors.
Read on…
Lisa DeFazio’s Heart Healthy Smoothie
“An antioxidant in orange juice called hesperidin improves blood vessel function and helps lower a person’s risk of heart disease,” explains Los Angeles-based nutritionist Lisa DeFazio, RD. “Papayas may be very helpful for the prevention of atherosclerosis thanks to their vitamins C and E. Carrots are also rich in antioxidants, which help protect our cardiovascular system. “
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 banana
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup red grape juice
- 1/2 papaya
- 1/4 carrot juice
Place all ingredients in a blender, blend, and enjoy!
More juices and smoothies…
Joy Bauer’s Heart-Smart Blueberry-Pomeganate Smoothie
Kim Snyder’s Rainforest Chia Seed Smoothie
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Smoothie-lover? Smoothie-virgin?
“An antioxidant in orange juice called hesperidin improves blood vessel function and helps lower a person’s risk of heart disease,” explains Los Angeles-based nutritionist Lisa DeFazio, RD. “Papayas may be very helpful for the prevention of atherosclerosis thanks to their vitamins C and E. Carrots are also rich in antioxidants, which help protect our cardiovascular system. “
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 banana
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup red grape juice
1/2 papaya
1/4 carrot juice
Place all ingredients in a blender, blend, and enjoy!
Find more heart-smart smoothie recipes here.
