Manjit

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Zaikabharat brings you the authentic taste of India with mouthwatering, simple, and easy recipes. Cooking relieves stress for me, provides with an opportunity to be creative, boost my mood, and brings back wonderful memories of my mom's kitchen. I have been a culinary part-time instructor for several years in addition to my professional careers as a cancer research scientist, an educator, a healthcare administrator, and a community leader. I have done several cooking demos, TV shows, and I still continue to do so. I would like to share my cooking adventure through this blog and hope you enjoy these recipes.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Avocado Mint Smoothie


Avocados are excellent source of monounsaturated fat, good source of fiber and vitamins. Avocado enables body to efficiently absorb fat-soluble nutrients such as alpha and beta carotene and lutein in other food eaten in conjunction. Besides taste and nutrition avocados are good for liver and can help improve lipid profile.


Ingredients:

1/2 cup avocado
1/2 cup yogurt
4-6 ice cubes (optional)
2 tablespoons kefir (optional)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger chopped
10-12 fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon kale leaves or spinach
1 cup cold milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pure stevia/sweetener of choice, sugar, honey, or molasses

Preparation:

Combine all the above ingredients in a high speed blender.
Blend together to a completely smooth consistency.
Serve chilled.