Apple-Aloe Juice Blend

Yield:1 Serving

Ingredients:

1 cucumber, cut into slices

3 apples, sliced

1" aloe vera leaf, skin removed

1. Process all ingredients in a juicer.Pour in a glass and enjoy.

Per Serving:244 calories, 0g fat, 61g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 10g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 32mg sodium.

Brazilian Blast Smmothie

Yield:1 large Serving
Ingredients:
1/2 c non-fat greek-style vanilla or plain yogurt
1/2 c mango,chopped
1/2 c acai juice

1. Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.Pour in a glass and enjoy.

Per Serving:187 calories, 40g carbohydrates, 7.5g protein, 0g fat, 2.5mg cholesterol, 113.5mg sodium.

Tangerine Salsa

Here's another colorful & fresh salsa with very low calories and zero fat that is perfect as a dip for corn chips or a topping for a burrito.

Yield:6 Servings
Ingredients:
3 tangerines, peeled,segmented, and chopped into pieces
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 green ball pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small jalapeno,seeded and finely chopped
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp. lime juice
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1.In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients together and mix thoroughly.Cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving.Serve at room temperature with corn tortilla chips.

Per Serving:30 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol,0mg sodium,8g carbohydrate,1g fiber, 1g protein.

Tropical Caribbean Salsa

Nothing spices up your meals like this fresh and colorful salsa from the Caribbean.Using nothing but tropical fruits, its perfect as a garnish for grilled fish and chicken or as a dip for tortilla chips.

Yield:6 Servings
Ingredients:
2 c fresh pineapple, chopped
2 red or yellow bell peppers, seeded, chopped
3 kiwi fruits, peeled, chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 c mango, peeled, chopped
1/2 c fresh cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, deseeded, finely chopped
juice of 1 lime

1.Combine all the ingredients together in a glass bowl and mix thoroughly.Cover and chill for 2 hours before serving.

Per Serving:90 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 5 mg sodium,23g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 2g protein.

Orange Fennel & Carrot Juice Blend

Servings:2 Servings
Ingredients:
4 oranges, peeled, segmented
2 carrots, ends trimmed
1 fennel bulb, ends trimmed, sliced in half

1. Place all ingredients , alternating between each one in a juicer.Stir and serve immediately.

Per Serving:181 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 5g protein, 40g carbohydrate, 157mg sodium,0g cholesterol, 10g fiber.

Greens Smoothie

This smoothie is a great way to get all the healthy benefits of vegetable and fruits in a single serving.A great way to start your day or perfect for an afternoon pick-me up.

Yield:1 Serving
Ingredients:
1 medium apple, cored, sliced
1 medium pear, cored, sliced
1/2 bunch of kale leaves
1 celery stalk
2 oz. water

1. Put all the ingredients except the water in a juice extractor.Add the water to juice and mix.Serve immediately.

Per Serving: 215 calories,0g total fat,0mg cholesterol,30mg sodium,57carbohydrate,11g fiber,2g protein.

Fresh Tomatillo Salsa

This is a simple tomatillo salsa which you can use as a dip for tortilla chips or as a salsa for tacos or enchiladas.You can adjust the amount of chilies if it is too strong or omit them all together for a milder taste.

Yield:2 1/2 c
Ingredients:1 lb. tomatillos,husks removed, and rinsed, cut in half
3 serrano chiles, cut in half, deseeded (optional)
1 jalapeno chili, cut in half, deseeded (optional)
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
juice of 2 limes
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and process till it becomes a chunky puree. 2.Transfer tomatillo salsa to a small serving bowl and use as a dip or salsa.

Per Serving:13 calories,0g fat,0 saturated fat,0mg cholesterol,37mg sodium,
3g carbohydrates,1g fiber,0g protein

Antioxidant Acai Smoothie

Start your day off right with this beautiful magenta acai smoothie or enjoy it for a quick afternoon pick-me-up.

Yeild:2 Servings

Ingredients:

1 1/2c unsweetned soy milk

1/2 c frozen blueberries

1 banana, sliced

1-2 tbsp. agave nectar

1-3 1/2oz. package Acai frozen pulp

1. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.