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Several folks in today's busy world have located that a fruit-packed smoothie created with soy milk is a very good way to get important nutrients when they're on the go.

Study shows that soy milk is excellent for you and your household because it really is higher in protein, fiber and calcium. It really is also a excellent choice for people who avoid dairy products.

Many physicians, such as Dr. Alan Greene, a pediatrician at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, recommend deciding on foods made from whole natural soybeans. This is since soy milk produced from complete organic soybeans contains all of the nutritional goodness of the bean as nature intended - not concentrated or diluted.

"Organic soybeans are not genetically modified and have been grown without the use of toxic pesticides or other toxic chemicals," said Greene.

For your soy smoothies, try Natural Valley Soy, which is produced by families of organic farmers. Here are some suggestions for smoothie success.

• To enhance creaminess, freeze the fruit (except for citrus fruit). You also can add a couple of tablespoons of Natural Valley Nonfat Dry Milk Powder for a rich, creamy taste without the guilt.

• For additional protein, add a handful of raw almonds.

• Blend a handful of tablespoons of raw flax seeds for omega-three fatty acids. Add a handful of raw sunflower seeds for your day-to-day dose of omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids as effectively as vitamin E.

• Add liquids first and gradually add seeds and nuts and then frozen fruit. Liquid extracts (such as vanilla or almond extracts) go in final.

• Serve or freeze quickly to retain the full flavor and nutrients.

SUPER MAMA SOY SMOOTHIE

(Tends to make two servings) riding arena discussions

2 cups Natural Valley Vanilla Soy beverage

1/2 cup blueberries

two medium bananas (peeled, sliced and frozen)

1 tablespoon flax seeds

1 tablespoon raw almonds

Whirl all of the components in the blender until smooth - up to 5 minutes - and enjoy! - NU