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Papaya Pineapple Smoothie

Both papaya and pineapple have a lot of enzymes that aid digestion. If you’re having digestive difficulty, drinking some of this smoothie before a meal will help lessen bloating and indigestion.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 3 1/4 cups

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped papaya
2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
8 ice cubes
1 cup rice milk or almond milk
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon finely ground flaxseeds
1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon maple syrup

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Serve immediately.

  2. variation

    Step 2

    Add 1 tablespoon of unrefined virgin coconut oil for additional healthy fat and calories.

    Step 3

    For more protein, add a scoop of whey protein powder.

    Step 4

    If you use frozen fruit, leave out the ice cubes as the smoothie will be thick enough without them.

  3. storage

    Step 5

    Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for 2 days. Shake well again before serving.

  4. nutrition information

    Step 6

    (per serving)

    Step 7

    Calories: 125

    Step 8

    Total Fat: 4.7g (2.8g saturated, 0.7g monounsaturated)

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 21g

    Step 10

    Protein: 2g

    Step 11

    Fiber: 2g

    Step 12

    Sodium: 20mg

  5. CULINARY RX

    Step 13

    Papayas have vitamin C, which is an antioxidant and may also reduce absorption of cancer-causing nitrosamines. They also contain folic acid, which has been shown to minimize cervical dysplasia and certain cancers.

Excerpted from The Cancer Fighting Kitchen, copyright 2017 by Rebecca Katz and Met Edelson. Published with permission by Ten Speed Press.
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