Start your day with a burst of antioxidants in this uplifting green tea-fruit smoothie.

Makes 2 servings, 1 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

2 cups frozen unsweetened mixed fruit (peaches, melon and grapes)
3/4 cup hot brewed green tea
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Combine fruit, tea, honey and lemon juice in a blender; blend until smooth and frothy. Serve immediately.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 169 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 43 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 4 g fiber; 1 mg sodium; 35 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (57% daily value).
3 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 1 fruit, 2 other carbohydrate

Too many carbs. I couldn't drink this.

riitact

For REAL Health tips, check out www.NewsTarget.com. Mike Adams is not a Doctor, as these two are, but knows more about health than they ever will. This "recipe" is a great way to start yourself out on the road to Syndrome X, a pre-diabetic condition. Green Tea, Fresh squeezed lemon juice, and Stevia (The only sweetener you should use, period) is delicious! Try adding Wheat Grass Blend and Cayenne for a great Juice Fast Feast!

Rob Michael, Albuquerque, NM

The honey certainly could be left out but eating a bit of fruit isn't going to put you on the path to diabetes. Give me a break. Eating a diet high in refined carbs, high fructose corn syrup, refined sugar, etc is what leads to diabetes.

Samantha Gibble

Excellent way to get many of your daily antioxidents and nutrients! :) You could certainly use stevia if you drink this daily, however natural honey has many benefits also!

Anonymous, Fayetteville, NC

As a borderline diabetec I can only have up to 45 carbs a day. This would wipe out my day.

Ruth, Indianapolis, IN

Great way to start the day. I do need a little protein so I usually have an egg or handful of nuts as well.

runningrosie, Detroit, MI

Sounds great but, how about making this a real complete breakfast and add some good fat and protein: ie a tablespoon of protein powder and a handfull of almonds or sunflower seeds or 1.1/3 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil?. My idea of a smoothie! A yes, stevia is great, use it all the time. Proposed changes equal makes about 350 calories total or so. A fine breakfast or lunch or even dinner!! I'm 83 and feel 45!!

henry prew, Hicksville N.Y., NY

Too much honey makes it way too sweet. I cut it to 1 T honey & added a handful of unsalted nuts one time, & a handful of unsalted sunflower seeds another before whizzing it in the blender - Now it's much better.

blue_stone_man, Mandan, ND

This was nice and thick. I used blackberries,strawberries,blueberries and banana--they were all frozen. Poured the hot green tea over them and added two packets of Stevia. I added 1/8 cup of bran flakes and blended it all together. Wheat Germ would be a good thing too, I bet. I will play with is again in the future. thanx for the recipe idea

Marie