Breakfast Tip #1: Orange Pineapple Smoothie

Over the next few days, I will be featuring healthy breakfast ideas from Elizabeth Ward, who already shared with us easy solutions to squeeze in breakfast. Elizabeth Ward, M.S., RD is a multi-published nutrition consultant. Her latest book is The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to the New Food Pyramids (Alpha Books, 2006).

Breakfast Idea #1: Orange-Pineapple Smoothie. Combine 8 ounces calcium- and vitamin D-fortified 100% orange juice, 1/4 cup pineapple chunks and 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt in a blender or food processor. Blend on high speed for two to three minutes and serve immediately.

Health Benefits:

• Yogurt is packed with protein for building bones and repairing cells and muscle tissue.
• In addition to phytonutrients, 100% orange juice is an excellent source of vitamin C, which promotes a robust immune system as well as healthy gums and connective tissue, such as collagen.
• Fortified orange juice provides as much bone-boosting calcium and vitamin D as milk.

For more information, visit Florida Juice.

Image: Orange Pineapple Crush from Tesco