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" There&amp;#039;s a reason smoothie stores are popping up everywhere\u2014the blended frozen beverage is delicious, and especially refreshing when temperatures climb toward triple digits. And it&amp;#039;s an even better treat when made at home, because you can skip the unnecessary fat and sugar commonly found in store versions and keep it simple with heart-healthy fruits and protein. Read on for six recipes that are sweet, simple to make and loaded with good-for-you nutrients.   The Basic Recipe 1 cup mixed fresh or frozen fruit (our favorite combo is blueberries and peaches) 1/2 cup crushed ice   Combine ingredients in blender and blend on high until smooth (about 30 seconds to 1 minute).  Protein Punch This yummy combination of nut butter and yogurt gives you about 15 grams of protein and 40 percent of the calcium you need for the day.   2 Tbsp nut butter (such as peanut or almond) 1 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt 1 banana 1/2 cup crushed ice   Combine ingredients in blender and blend on high until smooth (about 1 minute).   Tropical Immunity Blast Drink this and you&amp;#039;ll get plenty of help avoiding those annoying summer colds. It has a healthy dose of immunity-boosting vitamins A and C (in the mango and papaya), probiotics (in the yogurt), antioxidants (in the blueberries) and omega-3 fatty acids (in the flaxseed oil). Plus, it&amp;#039;s a treat for your taste buds!  1 cup lowfat plain yogurt 1 Tbsp flaxseed oil 1 mango, diced 1/2 papaya, diced 1/2 cup blueberries 1 cup crushed ice   Combine ingredients in blender and blend on high until smooth (about 1 minute).  Post-Workout Pump-Up The milk adds carbohydrates and protein that your muscles need for recovery after an intense workout. Ginger can also help reduce muscle aches.   1 cup skim or lowfat chocolate milk 1 cup strawberries 1 tsp minced ginger 1/2 cup crushed ice   Combine ingredients in blender and blend on high until smooth (about 1 minute).  Bone Builder  The 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese in this smoothie provides roughly a third of your daily calcium needs, while the same amount of yogurt would only give you 20 percent.  1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1 cup raspberries 1/2 Tbsp Nutella (optional) 1/4 cup crushed ice   Combine ingredients in blender and blend on high until smooth (about 30 seconds).  Feel-Good Fix The yogurt&amp;#039;s carbohydrates and protein will keep you energized, while the omega-3 fats in walnut oil help optimize brain function.  1 cup nonfat or lowfat vanilla yogurt 1 cup blackberries 1 Tbsp walnut oil 1/2 cup crushed ice   Combine ingredients in blender and blend on high until smooth (about 1 minute). "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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