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Vitamin Smoothies to Beat the Summer Heat

Vitamin smoothies are a great way to enjoy a cold beverage and relax on a hot summer day. Smoothies are not only delicious, but they are good for you as well, providing many nutritional benefits which will improve your dietary habits. These refreshments are perfect for long car rides, picnics or to make at home to enjoy in front of the television. Some of the most popular types of smoothies include protein smoothies, energy drinks and vitamin smoothies, but it is important to know the ingredients in these drinks in order to determine which type of drink suits your lifestyle.

Protein Smoothies - Protein is known as the building block for muscles and insufficient amounts of protein will make it difficult to obtain muscle mass and grow larger muscles. Protein supplements are available in powder forms and can easily be added to smoothies in order to build your muscles faster.
A large container of protein will cost about $30.00.Who Drinks Them?Protein smoothies are great for individuals looking to build larger muscles in a short amount of time. Protein is also used for individuals looking to lose weight while maintaining strong and healthy muscles. Body-builders and weight lifters often use protein supplements.
Energy Drinks - Energy drinks include stimulants, vitamins and minerals such as caffeine, guarana, taurine, ginseng and creatine. The caffeine and stimulants are the ingredients which give you the energy boost you desire. The amount of caffeine in one energy drink is usually equal to the amount used to make one cup of coffee.Who Drinks Them?Individuals, with busy schedules who require and extra "kick" to help them get through the day, will often use energy drinks for the uplift they need.
Vitamin Smoothies - Vitamin smoothies which use pure fruit with no added sugar can have great nutritional value. Beverages such as these provide the individual with a significant amount of Vitamin B and C as well as fibers and minerals. For the healthiest form of smoothie, do not use cream, ice cream whole milk or peanut butter. For best results, used crushed ice and pure fruit juice.Who Drinks Them?Anyone looking to maintain a healthy diet is most likely to drink these beverages. They are a great alternative to ice cream, pop or iced tea and provide vitamins and minerals which are great for healthy living.

Now that you have become familiar with the different types of smoothies, maybe you would like to try making your own at home.

Making your own smoothie is as easy as 1-2-3, literally! Read the directions below to find out at to make great-tasting smoothies in the comfort of your own home:

Choose the kind of fruit you want to use (strawberries, blueberries, oranges, bananas etc)
Blend the fruits that you chose with crushed ice (or fruit juice or yogurt) in a blender.
Pour into a cup and serve.

Whether you purchase them from a store or make them yourself, smoothies are an easy, healthy way to beat the summer heat and cool off on a hot summer day..

Jeff Matson is an avid health enthusiast who owned and operated his own natural health food store. Now retired, Jeff spends his time keeping fit, walking marathons and writing articles as a contributing editor for http://www.vitamin-insight.com - a site that offers information on vitamins and minerals.

Five Low Fat Holiday Party Appetizers

Holiday foods are about different kinds of flavors that satisfyyour taste buds. Here are some food picks - healthy, low fat, all easy to make:1. Marmalade, apple butter, or whole fruit preserves served on low fat crackers with slices of gourmet cheese. (Be sure to read the back of the packages of cheese andcrackers, look for low-fat options.)2. Pears and low fat cheddar cheese.

The sweet, tang of the fruit with the sharp taste of the cheese is a mixture that will please any palette. When serving, allow guests to slicetheir own fruit -- this will keep the fruit from turning brown.3. Ham and turkey are both low fat meats if you choose lean varieties. Here are a few special ways to serve them depending on the level of sophistication of your guests:- For kids: serve the meat in bite-sized chunks, also offer grapes and chunks of low fat cheese... let your guests pick up these healthy nuggets with toothpicks.- For the older crowd: Buy deli slices of ham, turkey, and cheese.

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Five Low Fat Holiday Party Appetizers

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Beastie Boutique - Pet Pampering

The Boutique is continually growing and is always seeking out the newest fashionable products to pamper pets, including, collars and leads, beds, armoires, apparel, feeding dishes and additional breed specific items. Gourmet gift baskets for dogs and cats are available as well.
The purchasing department has sought out distinctive gift items to create a memorable gift in which the consumer can purchase as corporate gifts or give to family and friends.
You can either order a basket listed on-line or call for special orders. The boutique features items from such companies as lu lu jane (of Paris, London, New York), Les Pooch, Chez Puppy, Haute Diggity Dog, George, Castor & Pollux, Izzy Yum Yums, Best Friends, and Douglas Cuddle Toys.

About Beastie Boutique:The gift basket portion of our business, known as Beastie Baskets, was originated in Plano Texas.
Recently purchased by Roger and Kristina McLeskey it is now operated in the Pacific Northwest. Beastie Boutique - Pet Pampering
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