Satisfying smoothies can do more than just cool you down on a hot summer day. They can power you up, too. Whether for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or as a lunchtime refresher, smoothies are a refreshing way to get powerful nutrition. And as a busy mom looking for convenient and tasty ways to boost my family’s nutrition, I’m cheering about how easy it is to do it. * Fruit juices-orange, cranberry, other favorites–provide antioxidants and essential vitamins we need daily. * Milk-especially fat-free evaporated milk-delivers essential calcium and protein. * Add-ins provide an extra punch of super-nutrition: o Just a half cup of pumpkin, from the can, delivers great fiber and more than a day’s worth of the antioxidant Vitamin A; o fresh fruit like banana, berries, peach, nectarine or mango add fiber and antioxidants; o a spoonful of peanut butter adds protein and kid-approved flavor. If you’ve got teens or other family members who like to make their...
