History of Marriott-Slaterville City Volume XVI January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015

Let's get Blending!! The freshest, fastest way to get your veggies is in a smoothie. Try these easy tips and healthy recipes before mixing up a green drink. 3 Tips for Smoother Smoothies . Put the liquid in first. The blades can move more freely if they are surrounded by liquid. Next add your greens and the fruit goes in last. • Start slow. If your blender has a low speed start there to break up large pieces of fruit, then work up to the puree function button. • Thicken with ice. If your smoothie is too thin you can thicken it up with a couple of ice cubes. Kale Smoothie with Pineapple and Banana 1/2 cup coconut milk 2 cups stemmed and chopped kale or spinach 11/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple 1 ripe banana Place in the blender in the above order and blend. Serves 2, calories per serving 253 www.realsimple.com Peach and Carrot Smoothie 1/2 cup milk (can use almond milk or coconut milk) 1 cup frozen peaches 1 cup semi cooked carrots 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt Sweeten to taste with honey or maple syrup Place in the blender in the above order and blend. www.realsimple.com There will be no seminars or screenings in February. For concerns or questions contact Rebecca at Rebecca.Nicriols@imail.org or call 801.866.8993, CHIC Center 801.387.7800