Getting Ready for Summer Smoothies

      

Today I did an activity for the young girls in my church.  I did my best to teach them about good health and hygiene, and how eating healthy can help us feel better about ourselves.  I wanted to have the girls make some healthy smoothies, but found researching "healthy smoothies" is a very conflicting topic!  Every person seems to have conflicting opinions and "research" on what is and isn't good for our bodies.  While I do believe there are grains and proteins and powders and such that could make these smoothies more healthy, I think that if I'm getting fruit in my body during the day than I am in good shape.  The girls LOVED these and each had their own favorite.  

Strawberry Pineapple Smoothies

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt

1 large banana

1 ½ c. chopped pineapple

1 ½ c. frozen strawberries

Combine all ingredients in a blender.  Process until smooth.  Add ice to thicken or liquid to thin. 

Peach Pineapple Smoothies

2 cups chopped pineapple

1 cup frozen peaches

¼ cup orange juice

Combine all ingredients in a blender.  Process until smooth.  Add ice to thicken or liquid to thin. 

Green Smoothies

1 large orange, peeled and segmented

½ of a large banana, cut into chunks

6 large strawberries

2 cups spinach

1/3 cup plain Green yougurt

1 cup ice.

Combine all ingredients in a blender.  Process until smooth.  Add ice to thicken or liquid to thin. 

      On a side note, we have finally had some good weather where I live, which has been AWESOME!!!!  It makes me giddy for fresh fruit, gardening and......SWIMMING SUITS!!!!!!

Some women have fetishes about purses, or shoes.  My fetish is swimwear.  I love it!  I used to work at a major retailer, and at the end of the season, I would just by up all the mis-matched pieces on a killer discount!  When My Giant and I were first dating, I had 32 tops, and 28 bottoms!  But then I decided to be more modest.  It was hard to part with most of my suits, but I did, and don't regret it.  I am in need of fulfilling my obsession yet again (since I only now have one ill-fitting suit + a maternity suit) and am so happy that the vintage style of suits is in, which means I can actually find modest suits that not every other person at the pool has the same suit!  AWESOME!!!!  There are a ton of places to find suits, and Shabby Apple just rolled out some new ones!  The red and white checkered one above is my fave, but do like the other ones listed.  On a final note, I just say that I am beyond school-girl giddy about summer!