Meet the Superfruits: Razzy Orange

Take a look at the compelling new research on the antioxidant properties of common and exotic fruits.

July/August 2007
By Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa 
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Fruit just might be the ultimate food. Delicious and brimming with an array of vitamins and minerals, plus low in calories, fruit goes far beyond a glass of orange juice with breakfast. Recent studies suggest that berries, cherries, grapes, pomegranates and a plethora of exotic tropical goodies may help prevent cancer, heart disease and the age-related brain fuzzies.

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Razzy Orange
Makes 2 to 3 servings

  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup frozen raspberries
  • 1 orange, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • ¼ cup raspberry- or orange-flavored yogurt

In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and enjoy.

Click here for the original article, Meet the Superfruits. 

Recipe source: Crocker, Pat. The Smoothies Bible. Toronto, Ontario: Robert Rose, 2003.

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