Stand and Shine Magazine May 2014 | Page 24

Body It’s Smoothie Season Warmer weather means that it’s time for cool drinks to make their seasonal debut! And you can’t go wrong with smoothies! They provide a huge portion of vitamins and minerals that are needed for your body to function and not to mention that they just take a few minutes to make! Perfect for those busy summer adventures or just a lazy swing-in-a-hammockfor-hours day. Making smoothies can be fun and very easy - just throw in items that are already in your kitchen to create a unique flavor. Usually a base ingredient is used, like yogurt, and then fruit and a small amount of liquid like water or juice. A few ice cubes with give it a cool, slushy taste. If experimenting in the kitchen is not your thing, try out some of our simple recipes on the following page to get you started!