Beverage

Whip up this smoothie for a fast, nutritious breakfast that is rich in calcium, protein, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B6, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc and probiotics. Peanuts are a significant source of resveratrol, a chemical studied for potential anti-aging effects and also associated with reduced cardiovascular disease and reduced cancer risk. Ounce for ounce, peanuts contain almost 30 times as much resveratrol as grapes, which often are touted as being one of the few good sources of the antioxidant.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana
• ¼ cup silken tofu
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• ¼ cup calcium fortified orange juice
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon rice protein
• raw honey to taste, about a teaspoon

Equipment

A blender.

Process

Put all ingredients into a blender and liquefy.  Add some ice if you like it colder. Pour into tall glass to serve.

This tangy, refreshing lemon-ade has stood the test of time not just for extracting loads of vitamin C from the rind, but for exceptional taste. Someone can always be found to do the stomping, especially children. Makes a quart. New wooden stompers can be easily bought, or have fun looking for the old, turned ones found at garage sales or flea markets.

Ingredients

• 1 large fresh lemon
• 1/2 cup Gluten Free Works fructose
• 1 quart of fresh water

Equipment

A heavy glass pitcher and a wooden stomper.

Process

1. Scrub the lemon with baking soda on a clean wet cloth.
2. Rinse well then cut into thin slices.
3. Toss the lemon slices into the pitcher with the fructose.
4. Stomp a few minutes until the juice is rendered, but not so long as to mash the rinds.
5. Stir, add ice cubes and enjoy!