• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
The Fitchen
  • The Fitchen
  • Recipes
    • Meal Prep
    • Mains
    • Vegan
    • Snacks
    • Gluten Free
    • Sides
    • Salads
    • Dessert
    • Soup
    • Appetizers
  • Lifestyle
    • Travel
    • Home
    • DIY
    • Snack History
    • How to Start a Food Blog
  • Sports
    • MMA
    • Boxing
  • About
    • Contact
    • Work with us
    • Privacy Policy
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Appetizers
  • Sides
  • Snacks
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Mains
  • Main Menu
  • Breakfast
  • Dessert
×

Smoothie Saturday: Heart Healthy Reds

June 1, 2013 by thefitchen 4 Comments

Smoothie Saturday: Heart Healthy Reds

With half of a head of red cabbage chilling in the fridge and no recipes planned for it this week, we decided to put it to good use. Sticking with the red theme, we threw in other crimson-colored fruits and vegetables. As a general rule, red fruits and vegetables benefit the heart and circulatory system. Read on for more details:

INGREDIENTS [makes 24 oz.]

1 c. chopped red cabbage
½ red bell pepper
1 roma tomato
5 medium strawberries
½ c. raspberries
8 oz. cold water
1 ice cube [optional]

Raspberries: Antioxidant powerhouse. Increase enzyme activity, oxygen consumption, and heat production in fat cells - aka these berries boost your metabolism. Maybe their most awesome benefit is that they are serious about fighting cancer thanks to their phytonutrient levels and anti-inflammatory properties.

Strawberries: A similar nutritional profile to raspberries, but with a little more sweetness. Tons of Vitamin C and fiber give strawberries some extra edge. They have been proven to lower bad cholesterol, too.

Red pepper: Bell peppers contain 30 carotenoids such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, beta-carotene, lycopene, and plenty more. Their lycopene content and fiber makes them particularly heart-healthy by lowering bad cholesterol.

Roma tomato: Packed with lycopene and numerous other antioxidants, tomatoes are renowned for their cancer fighting abilities.

Red cabbage: Another Vitamin C powerhouse, red cabbage has anti-oxidant properties for anti-aging, boosting immunity, and glowing skin. Red cabbage contains the liver detoxifying and stimulating amino acid glutamine.

When selecting these fruits and vegetables [and all fruits and vegetables] look for organic. If they've been sprayed with pesticides from the seed stage of growth or genetically modified, the benefits don't really apply. Look for organic and, whenever possible, local ingredients.

« Spanish Polenta Cakes
Lemon Berry Cheesecake »

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Popular Posts

Sweet and Spicy Baked Cauliflower

Overnight Slow Cooker Oatmeal – Cinnamon Apple

Sweet Potato Hash Browns

Gluten Free Potstickers

Israeli Couscous with Spinach and Mushrooms

No Bake Gluten Free and Vegan Protein Bars

Footer

Recent Recipes

5 Healthy Foods in Portugal That Will Not Disappoint You

We Asked AI for the Healthiest Ingredients from Around The World

5 Healthy Foods in Hawaii that are Beyond Delicious

5 Healthy French Foods That Combine Flavor and Nutrition

5 Healthy Moroccan Street Foods You Absolutely Must Try

5 Healthy Filipino Foods That Are Good For Your Diet

Vegan

Completed Vegan Buddha Bowl

Vegan Buddha Bowl with Roasted Veggies

Apple Oatmeal Pancakes

Apple Oatmeal Pancakes

Zucchini Zoodles with Creamy avocado sauce

Zucchini Zoodles with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Potato Salad

Lean Potato Salad

Hand holding cookie

Zucchini Breakfast Cookies

Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls

Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Spring Vegan Potato Salad

Easy Vegan Potato Salad

More Posts from this Category

Gluten Free

Spicy Honey Mustard Chicken Legs

Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls

Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls

Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms

Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Broccoli Slaw Chicken Stir Fry

Broccoli Slaw and Chicken Stir Fry

Spring Vegan Potato Salad

Easy Vegan Potato Salad

Sheet Pan Tofu Fajitas

Sheet Pan Tofu Fajitas

Maple Breakfast Sweet Potatoes

Maple Breakfast Sweet Potatoes

More Posts from this Category

Breakfast

Breakfast Ideas That Will Energize Your Day

5 Breakfast Ideas That Will Energize Your Day

Apple Oatmeal Pancakes

Apple Oatmeal Pancakes

enjoy your coconut quinoa breakfast bowl sauce

Coconut Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Hand holding cookie

Zucchini Breakfast Cookies

Sweet Potato Breakfast Burritos

Sweet Potato Breakfast Burritos

Maple Breakfast Sweet Potatoes

Maple Breakfast Sweet Potatoes

Tofu Scramble Breakfast Bowls

Tofu Scramble Breakfast Bowls

Prep Ahead Smoothie Recipes

3 Prep Ahead Smoothies

More Recipes

Main Dishes

Instant Pot Curry Chicken and Rice

Instant Pot Curry Chicken and Rice

Enjoy Vegetarian Taco Lasagna - EASY protein packed vegetarian taco lasagna

Easy Vegetarian Taco Lasagna

Spicy Honey Mustard Chicken Legs

Greek Pasta Salad Meal Prep

Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls

Sweet Potato Burrito Bowls

Broccoli Slaw Chicken Stir Fry

Broccoli Slaw and Chicken Stir Fry

Sheet Pan Tofu Fajitas

Sheet Pan Tofu Fajitas

Turermic Chickpea and Cauliflower Soup

One Pot Turmeric Cauliflower Soup

More Recipes!

Sides

delicious stuffed peppers with grilled chicken

Stuffed Peppers With Ground Chicken

Mixed baby leaf salad, Apple & Goat cheese

Mixed Baby Leaf Salad, Apple & Goat Cheese

Sesame Garlic Grilled Mushrooms

Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms

Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms

Spring Vegan Potato Salad

Easy Vegan Potato Salad

Maple Breakfast Sweet Potatoes

Maple Breakfast Sweet Potatoes

5 Easy Roasted Cauliflower Recipes

5 Easy Roasted Cauliflower Recipes

Rainbow Roasted Winter Vegetables

Rainbow Roasted Winter Vegetables

More Recipes!

Desserts

How to Make a Heart Cream Tart Cake for Your Loved One

How to Make a Heart Cream Tart Cake for Your Loved One

Bulletproof Hot Chocolate

Bulletproof Hot Chocolate

Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Bars

Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Bars - No-Bake

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Strawberry Frozen Mousse Cheesecakes

Strawberry Frozen Mousse Cheesecakes

Blueberry Coconut Lime Popsicles

Blueberry Coconut Lime Popsicles

One Bowl Gluten Free Snickerdoodles

One Bowl Gluten Free Snickerdoodles

Peanut Butter Pretzel Buckeyes

Peanut Butter Pretzel Buckeyes

More Posts from this Category

Snacks

Healthy Dishes for Your NFL Football Viewing Party

Healthy Dishes for Your NFL Football Viewing Party

enjoy your coconut quinoa breakfast bowl sauce

Coconut Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Prawn Tacos with Lime and Coriander

Prawn Tacos with Lime & Coriander

Mixed baby leaf salad, Apple & Goat cheese

Mixed Baby Leaf Salad, Apple & Goat Cheese

Hand holding cookie

Zucchini Breakfast Cookies

Buffalo Cauliflower Sliders with Blue Cheese Slaw

Buffalo Cauliflower Sliders with Blue Cheese Slaw

Tapas Pizzas

Tapas Pizzas

Chai Baked Oatmeal Muffins

Chai Baked Oatmeal Muffins

More Recipes!

Smoothies

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Smoothie

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Smoothie

Avocado Spinach Green Smoothie

Avocado Spinach Green Smoothie

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowls

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Bowls

Chocolate Espresso Protein Smoothie

Chocolate Espresso Protein Smoothie

Mango Turmeric Green Smoothie

Mango Turmeric Green Smoothie

4 Ingredient Green Smoothie

4 Ingredient Green Smoothie

Orange Berry Spinach Smoothie

Orange Berry Spinach Smoothie

Immune System Restoring Juice

Immune System Restoring Juice

More Posts from this Category

Cocktails

Michael Jordan’s Jumpman Cocktail

An Inspiring Story Behind Michael Jordan’s Jumpman Cocktail

Bulletproof Hot Chocolate

Bulletproof Hot Chocolate

Cucumber Vodka Lemonade

Cucumber Vodka Lemonade

Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Smash

Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Smash

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Smoothie

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Smoothie

Avocado Spinach Green Smoothie

Avocado Spinach Green Smoothie

Lemon Lime Gin Spritzers

Rosemary Gin Spritzers

Black Cherry Mojitos

Black Cherry Mojitos

More Posts from this Category

The Fitchen - Copyright 2012 - 2021