Summer Time Blast

I don’t know about you, but it’s so hot, I could fry an egg on the sidewalk.  Well, since I’m a vegan I won’t be doing that; so instead enjoy this glorious smoothie I made to beat the summertime blues.  Enjoy.

1/2 cantaloupe, peeled, deseeded & cut into cubes

6 strawberries

4 cups of nut milk (use any nuts of your choice)

2 cups of raw agave nectar or raw honey (sweeten to taste)

2 cups of crushed ice

Place all ingredients in a blender and enjoy.

The beauty of this smoothie is the richness and wealth of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and antioxidants included.  Here is a brief list of some of the healing powers of this drink.

Cantaloupe is rich in vitamin A and C.  The power of vitamin C protects us from free radicals.  Cantaloupe is also a healer of constipation, high blood pressure, fever, eases the digestive tract, aids with disorders of the kidneys and bladder, and help suppress the appetite.

The nutritional content of cantaloupe follows:

Vitamin and Mineral Content:

• Vitamin A : 3,420 I.U.
• Thiamine : .05 mg.
• Riboflavin : .04 mg
• Niacin : .5 mg.
• Vitamin C : 33 mg.
• Calcium : 17 mg.
• Iron : .4 mg.
• Phosphorus : 16 mg.
• Potassium : 242 mg.
• Fat : .2 gm.
• Carbohydrates : 4.6 gm.
• Protein : .6 gm
• Calories : 20

 Strawberries also rich in vitamin C contain a significant range of phytonutrients and antioxidants, which also fight free radicals.

**Remember free radicals are elements that can damage cells leading to many kinds of cancer

The nutritional content of strawberries follows:

• Vitamin K
• Vitamin B5
• Vitamin B6
•  Manganese
• Potassium
• Copper
• Magnesium
• Riboflavin
• Folic Acid
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids 

Raw Nutmilks are rich in protein, carbohydrates, and (good) fat.

Raw Honey has been used for years as an energy booster and cold/fever remedy.  Singers can attest to the soothing relief honey has on sore throats.  One of the most significant benefits of honey is, once taken, its ability to inhibit the growth of bad bacteria.

Agave nectar is found to boost the immune system and be an effective tool in weight loss.

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