What you need:
1 apple, cored, peeled, and sliced
1 lemon, peeled and seeded
1/2 cups filtered water
1/2 cups ice
1 (2‐inch) piece fresh *ginger root, peeled and crushed

How to make it:

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

*Ginger, a knobby root that is used as a a seasoning and flavoring for sweetening in cakes, cookies, breads, and beverages  and used heavily in Asian cooking.  Ginger is an excellent natural remedy for nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness and general stomach upset.

• 1 ½ C watermelon, seeded and cut into chunks
• 1 C lemon sherbet
• 1 TBSP lemon juice
• 10 ice cubes

How to Make It:

1. Place the watermelon chunks into the blender.
2. Add the frozen sherbet and lemon juice.
3. Place the ice cubes on top.
4. Cover and blend until smooth.

This is a special treat on a hot summer’s day. Even with the lemon kids enjoy this drink. If you want a little change of pace try lime sherbet and lime juice instead.

• 1 (6 oz) container low fat lemon yogurt
• 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple in its own juice, drained
• 1 (16 oz) can blackberries in lite syrup, drained
• 1 C ice cubes

How to Make It:

1. Place the yogurt in the blender.
2. Add the drained pineapple and blackberries.
3. Place the ice cubes on top.
4. Blend until smooth.

Any type of fruit yogurt will work with this smoothie recipe. Try different kinds to which see ones your family enjoys the most!