Rancho La Puerta Power Punch
This is a smoothie to sip when you return from the gym, a crucial time to replenish spent nutrients. The protein-rich tofu will
give your brain a boost as it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can guard against some of the negative effects of aging.
1/2 cup soft silken tofu
1-1/4 cups pear nectar
1/2 cup frozen diced pineapple
1/2 frozen banana, sliced
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
Combine the tofu and pear nectar in a blender. Add all the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth. MAKES ABOUT 2-1/2 CUPS;
SERVES 2 PER SERVING.
Calories 170; calories from fat 18 (10%); total fat 2 g; saturated fat 0.5 g; cholesterol 0 mg; carbohydrate 38 g; fiber 3 g;
protein 3.5 g; vitamin A 39 i.u.; beta-carotene 0 mg; vitamin B6 0.2 mg; vitamin B 12 0 mcg; vitamin C 11 mg; vitamin D 0 i.u.; vitamin E 0.2 mg; folate 12 mcg; calcium 30 mg; iron
1 mg; magnesium 35 mg; phosphorus 51 mg; potassium 281 mg; selenium 1 mcg; sodium 10 mg; phytochemicals: isoflavones, phenolic acids.
Rancho La Puerta Skinny Minnie
Honeydew and cantaloupe have hardly any calories, and yet they're full of flavor and nutrition, two things that anyone, whether they're watching their weight
or not, can appreciate. The orange-fleshed cantaloupe is a good source of vitamin A and beta-carotene, which can help guard against heart disease and stroke.
2 cups diced cantaloupe
1/3 cup lemon sorbet
2 teaspoons frozen orange juice
concentrate
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
4 ice cubes, crushed
Pinch of salt
Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. MAKES ABOUT 2 CUPS; SERVES 2 PER SERVING.
Calories 134; calories from fat 5 (4%); total fat 0.5 g; saturated fat 0 g; cholesterol 0 mg; carbohydrate 33 g; fiber 2 g;
protein 2 g; vitamin A 21,000 i.u.; beta-carotene 13 mg; vitamin B6 0.3 mg; vitamin B 12 0 mcg; vitamin C 88 mg; vitamin D 0 i.u.; vitamin E 0.3 mg; folate 39 mcg; calcium 34 mg;
iron 0.5 mg; magnesium 28 mg; phosphorus 57 mg; potassium 717 mg; selenium 1 mcg; sodium 33 mg; phytochemicals: beta-carotene, phenolic acids.
