Smoothie Recipes to Lower Cholesterol

Here are 7 delicious and super healthy smoothie recipes that give you a great opportunity to enjoy these cholesterol-lowering ingredients:

Cholesterol-Lowering Green Smoothie

This green smoothie recipe contains leafy green veggies, apple and avocado … all of which are proven to have cholesterol reducing benefits.

You can go a step further than this by adding chia seeds and spirulina powder into the smoothie too!

They won’t affect the taste a lot, but would really boost the health benefits of this beverage.

Ingredients

2 cups kale (if you’re a green smoothie newbie, substitute spinach for kale)
1 apple
½ avocado
½ cup almond or coconut milk

Optional: 2 tbsp chia seeds and 1 tsp spirulina powder

Instructions

Add all ingredients to the blender, preferably in the list order.
Blend for roughly 1 minute so that any lumps even out. This will probably be a bit less with higher end blenders.

Apple & Avocado Smoothie

Apple, spinach, chia seeds and avocado all have great potential for reducing cholesterol. Plus the avocado adds a yummy creamy texture to the smoothie.

Ingredients

1 apple (cored)
¼ avocado (peeled)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 cups baby spinach
½ cup almond milk, unsweetened

Instructions

Add all ingredients to the blender, preferably in the list order.
Blend for roughly 1 minute so that any lumps even out. This will probably be a bit less with higher end blenders.

Strawberry, Raspberry & Yogurt Smoothie

Berries are known to have great benefits for heart health and strawberries in particular have great potential for lowering cholesterol.
Throw in some bio yogurt and you’ve got yourself an awesome cholesterol lowering smoothie!

Ingredients

1 ½ cups strawberries
1 ½ cups raspberries
1 spoon natural almond butter
1 cup low fat yogurt
½ cup almond milk, unsweetened

Instructions

Wash the strawberries and raspberries before blending and remove strawberry hulls.
Blend the strawberries, raspberries and yogurt until smooth.

Blueberry Avocado Smoothie

Get your boost of cholesterol busting fatty acids and health promoting antioxidants with this combination!

Ingredients

1 cup frozen blueberries
¼ avocado
1 cup coconut water
Juice of ½ lime
Raw honey to taste (optional)
4 ice cubes

Instructions

Blend everything together until the mixture is creamy and smooth.

Tropical Green Smoothie

Ingredients

¼ avocado
1 cup pineapple (cubed)
½ pear (cored)
3 cups fresh baby spinach
¼ teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
2 tablespoons chia seeds (soaked for 5 minutes beforehand)
½ cup almond milk, unsweetened

Instructions

Cube the pineapple, core the pear, grate the ginger and soak the chia seeds prior to making the smoothie.
Put everything in the blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

Green Apple Citrus Twist Smoothie

Here’s another take on the traditional green smoothie, with cholesterol lowering apple and spinach plus a hint of tangy lemon.

Ingredients

2 green apples
½ organic lemon
1 handful or several large leaves of spinach or kale
½ cup almond milk, unsweetened

Instructions

Blend all of the ingredients until smooth.

Banana Berry Cholesterol-friendly Smoothie

This delicious smoothie contains kale, almonds and oatmeal for lower cholesterol.

Ingredients

½ banana (sliced)
1 cup blueberries
2 cups kale
½ cup cooked oatmeal
10 crushed almonds
½ cup almond milk, unsweetened

Instructions

Blend all of the ingredients in your blender until smooth and creamy.

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Chicken Milanese Recipe

You can ask your butcher for chicken cutlets, but it is a waste of money. It takes by seconds to do it yourself. Serves 4 4 boneless/skinless chicken breast 2 large eggs 1 ¼ cups/284ml rice crumbs 3 tbsp/45ml parsley, chopped 2 tsp/10ml chopped fresh oregano 1 tsp/5ml coarse sea salt ¾ tsp/4ml ground black pepper 2 tbsp/30ml canola oil Flatten chicken between sheets of plastic wrap with a mallet to thickness of ½ inch/1.3cm. Whisk eggs in medium bowl to blend. Mix rice crumbs, and ⅔ of parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper on plate. Dip chicken in beaten eggs; turn to coat. Dredge in crumb mixture, coating completely. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plates; sprinkle with lemon juice. Serve with browned potatoes and vegetable. private chefs and event catering Jensen Beach + Palm Beach + Fort Lauderdale + Miami Beach info@yadachef.com | 954-367-YADA (9232)

Why You Should Keep A Bowl Of Coffee Grounds Out In Your Kitchen

Fresh coffee has many more benefits than simply fueling your morning pick-me-up. There are all kinds of clever uses that coffee grounds can serve in your kitchen. One example is as a natural neutralizer of unpleasant smells. Keeping coffee grounds in a bowl on your countertop — either spent or fresh — will help keep the whiffs away and give your kitchen a pleasing coffee smell. That's because caffeine contains nitrogen, an ingredient that has odor-absorbing properties. Scientists at The City College of New York discovered that it can even eliminate the smell of raw sewage waste, so you can safely bet it can handle a few unpleasant odors lurking in your kitchen. And it's not just the air in your kitchen that can benefit. Placing a few scoops of ground coffee in an open container inside your fridge will keep the bad smells away there, too. If you'd rather use fresh grounds than the leftovers from your morning cup, you can even make DIY coffee sachets using fine mesh bags an

Chinese Gingered Beef with Bok Choy Recipe

Cutting the steak into thin slices before cooking dramatically cut the cook time down. This is a wonderful “meal in a pot”. It is great for a quick weeknight meal and easy to double or triple if you have a crowd. Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 ¼ pounds/565g flank steak 1 tablespoon/15ml cornstarch 2 teaspoon/10ml olive oil 1 ½ tablespoons/17ml fresh ginger, minced 2 cloves garlic minced 3 carrots, diced ½ cup/125ml beef broth or water 2 tablespoon/30ml soy sauce, braggs liquid aminos or coconut aminos 1tablespoon/15ml hoisin sauce, see sauces 1 tablespoon/15ml dry white wine ½ teaspoon/2ml red pepper flakes, or 1 teaspoon/5ml seeded red chile pepper 8 ounce/225g can sliced water chestnuts 1 red pepper thinly sliced (optional) 3 cups sliced bok choy Directions Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Sprinkle steak with cornstarch and toss to combine. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add steak and saute 2-3 minutes, tossing frequently. Reduce heat to medium-high

This Baker Just Won the Award for the Best Baguette in Paris Using a Genius Secret Ingredient

It sure does sound tasty. By Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer , an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure , Time , Los Angeles Times , Glamour , and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. FOOD & WINE'S EDITORIAL GUIDELINES Published on May 2, 2024 In late April, Xavier Netry from the Utopie bakery took home the title for the best baguette in the annual Grand Prix de la baguette competition in Paris, beating out more than 170 other competitors. He could have ridden into the sunset with his title and trophy, never sharing a thing about how he made his award-winning bread. But instead, he chose to share his biggest secret with the world. As Euro News explained, for the last 30 years, the Syndicat des Boulangers-Pâtissiers du Gra

Super Crispy Broccoli & Cauliflower Hot Wings Recipe

You will need Serves 4 1 cauliflower, cut into florets (stalks and all!) 1 broccoli, cut into florets (stalks too) 400ml water 100g rice flour 200g plain flour 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch salt 1L vegetable oil, to fry For the sauce 100ml hot sauce 100g cold margarine 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper To serve 1 bunch chives Cucumber Vegan sour cream (natural coconut yoghurt works too!) Directions 20 mins to prep 10 mins to cook Step 1 Place half of the plain flour in a large bowl, add water and whisk, it should be a thin consistency. Step 2 Mix together the remaining plain flour and rice flour, old bay, baking powder and pinch salt. Step 3 Dip the broccoli and cauliflower pieces in the wet mixture then coat with the dry mix. Place on a rack to rest. Step 4 Heat oil to 180°C. Fry the broccoli and cauliflower in batches for about 5 minutes or until crisp and brown. Step 5 Add all ingredients for the sauce to a cold pan. Turn the heat up

Bastille Day the Facts and Some Food to Celebrate

Bastille Day is the French national holiday which is celebrated on July 14th of each year. In France, it is called La Fête Nationale. Some simply use the date “le quatorze juillet” when speaking of the holiday. The celebration is still a major holiday as once was Memorial Day or the 4th of July in the United States. No Bastille day would complete without a parade with marching bands, military cadets, aircraft, and speeches. Everyone is out celebrating. France in the late 1780s was ruled by a greedy and corrupt aristocracy. The country was nearing bankruptcy, the poor had little to no food (remember the “famous” line attributed to Marie Antoinette) and the growing bourgeoisie (middle-class) were growing increasingly powerless. On July 14, 1789, a group of Parisians banned together and stormed the Bastille prison, releasing the seven prisoners inside. The march marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The lasting significance of this event was the recognition that power was n

Grunt Cooking Term(s)

Grunt: There are 2 surprisingly different definitions of grunts in cooking: A type of fruit cobbler or pie, traditionally served on America's east coast that is a combination of a pie and a cobbler. It consists of fruit, most often berries, which are cooked beneath a crust of biscuit dough. The Grunt was named for the echo of sounds coming from the bubbling fruit under the dough as it cooks. A Grunt is similar in preparation to the Slump with the exception that the Grunt is steam cooked and the Slump is baked. Type of fish. White grunts could be the most under appreciated fish in the Gulf of Mexico. People love to catch grouper and snapper, but these bottom dwellers rival both species as table fare and can be caught by just about any angler, regardless of skill level. "That's how I built my reputation," joked Dave Zalewski, one of the longest running charter boat captains on the west coast of Florida. "That's why they call me Captain Grunt."

30 MINUTE MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE

1 tablespoon/15g butter 2 cloves garlic minced 2 tablespoons/15g flour 2 cups/500ml milk 8 ounces/225g cream cheese 1 cup/120g shredded cheddar 1 teaspoon oregano 1pound/450g elbow macaroni cooked according to directions on the package 2 cups/118g 1/4 cup/45g grated parmigiana Regina cheese 1-2 tablespoons/15-30ml olive oil Pre heat oven to 350F/175C/Gas 4 Melt butter in a saucepan. Add the garlic and oregano. Cook for 2-3 minutes and whisk in flour to form the roux. Slowly add milk stir until smooth add the cream cheese and cheddar, leaving enough to sprinkle on the top. Stir until cheeses have melted and combined. Toss the macaroni in the cheese mixture to thoroughly coat. Add the cheddar reserving a little for the top and place in a buttered casserole dish. Mix together the bread and cheese. Sprinkle oil over the crumb mixture. Toss just to coat, but not soak. Spread crumbs over the top of the macaroni. Cook for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Pad Thai With Pork Recipe

6 ounces/170g, dry rice noodles 1 tablespoon/15ml dark sesame oil 1 tablespoon/15ml cornstarch 1 pound/450g thinly slice pork loin 1/4 cup/60ml Thai fish sauce 1/4 cup/60ml fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons/45ml/39g light brown sugar 1/4 cup/60ml peanut oil (sub vegetable or sunflower oil) 4 cloves minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon dried pepper flakes (sub 1 red thai chili, minced) or to taste 1 green onion thinly sliced on the bias 3 large eggs, beaten 1 cup/184g fresh bean sprouts 1/2 cup/65g roasted peanuts, chopped 1 lime cut into quarters Small handful cilantro, chopped (we use flat leaf parsley) Soak rice noodles in a bowl of hot water for 40-45 minutes then drain. In a medium bowl whisk sesame oil and cornstarch. Add pork and let marinate at least 15 minutes Mix together fish sauce, lemon juice and sugar in a small bowl. Place a wok or large skillet over medium high heat. Add half of the peanut oil and heat to shimmering. Add pork and cook about 2 minutes. Remove pork to a plate

Mrs. Cheney's McIntosh Cake Recipe

Sometimes “old” classic recipes are the best. This recipe has to be from at least the 1950’s. It was found whilst cleaning out my Nanna’s (Nonna’s) kitchen. No need to have McIntosh apples any good baking apple will do. Since the bottom is the top you can arrange a couple of apples before pouring in the first amount of batter. 5 apples, peeled, sliced, cored 1/2 cup/85g granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons/7ml ground cinnamon Sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon over apples in a medium sized bowl. Toss to coat all the apple pieces and let sit while making the batter. 3 cups/298g all purpose flour 2 cups/383g granulated sugar 1 teaspoon/5ml baking soda 2 teaspoons/10ml baking powder 1 cup/250ml vegetable oil 4 large eggs 1/3 cup/80ml orange juice (we used triple sec) 2 teaspoons/10ml pure vanilla extract Greased bundt/tube pan Pre-heat oven to 350F/176C/Gas Mark 4 In a large bowl add the flour, sugar, baking soda,

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