Pine-Ango-Beet-Tango Smoothie

By miss5elements

Pump Up Your Workout
The Juicery, Portsmouth, NH
Owner Alex Vandermark blends this vitamin-dense brew - a combo of tropical fruits, strawberries, and ruby red beet - for fitness fanatics with a sweet tooth. The root vegetable increases energy, stimulates bllod flow, and speeds muscle recovery, which is perfect for gym-goers. "The sugar in the fruit balances out the earthy flavor of the beet," he notes.

EXTRA OOMPH:
A tablespoon of flaxseed oil delivers a big dose of omega-3 fatty acids, which lower cholesterol, improve memory, and ease joint pain.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c frozen mango chunks
• 1/2 c frozen strawberries
• 1/2 c frozen pineapple chunks
• 1/4 medium-size beet, peeled & chopped
• 1 c freshly squeezed orange juice

Preparation

Step 1

1. Blend ingredients for 40 seconds or until smooth.