KIWI Smoothies

KIWI COOLER

9 kiwifruit
4 cups pineapple juice
8 ice cubes
2 cups sparkling water
8 large strawberries

Preparations:

1. Peel the kiwis and cut into small pieces.
2. Place half in a blender with 2 cups juice and 4 ice cubes.
3. Blend until smooth. Stir in 1 cup sparkling water.
4. Repeat with the remaining kiwis, 2 cups juice, 4 ice cubes, and 1 cup sparkling water.
5. Pour into tall glasses and garnish each with a strawberry.

KIWI PEACH SMOOTHIE
4 kiwifruit, peeled
4 peaches, peeled and frozen*
16 ounces can pineapple juice
1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cups frozen limeade concentrate
1/4 teaspoons coconut extract
1 cup ice cubes

Preparations:
Garnish: kiwifruit slices
* If fresh peaches are unavailable, substitute 1 1?pounds Bag frozen peaches.
Process first 7 ingredients in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.

HEALTH BENEFIT

Kiwi fruits are rich in many Vitamins, flavonoids and minerals. In particular, they contain a high amount of Vitamin C (more than oranges), as much potassium as bananas and a good amount of beta-carotene.

Eating kiwi fruit is clearly a healthy choice, and it is particularly useful in these cases:

• Prevents Asthma
• Prevents wheezing and coughing, especially in children
• Protects our DNA from mutations
• Provides a healthy amount of antioxidants and vitamins
• Helps prevent colon cancer thanks to a high fiber content