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available, consider soaking dry, unsweetened ones or add- ing frozen ones to your smoothies. If you’re using fresh cherries, double check to be sure that you’ve removed all the pits before tossing them in the blender. Cranberries: Tart and tangy, a little cranberry goes a long way. In lab studies, cranberries have been shown to kill cancer cells. 6 The proanthocyanidins they contain keep bacteria from sticking, helping to prevent stomach ulcers and bladder infections. Dried, unsweetened cranberries can be soaked before being added to smoothies, or you can leave them dry to add little bits of texture. Currants: Like other tart red fruits, currants offer some protection against heart disease and other maladies. Their high magnesium content plays a role in building and main- taining strong, healthy nerve and muscle fibers. Goji Berries: Fresh goji berries are almost impossible to come by, perhaps because these fruits are usually sold fresh only in Asian and European countries. If you can’t get fresh gojis, don’t worry – dried ones are a potent addition to your smoothies. Full of antioxidants, beta carotene, and other nutrients, they are also very high in fiber. If adding goji berries to a smoothie, consider soaking them before- hand. Grapes: Red and purple grapes are high in fiber, plus they’re loaded with antioxidants. Red Smoothie Detox Factor | Elizabeth Swann Miller [email protected] 44