Fila's Scientifically Designed Yummy Fruit Smoothie

Whether a health food nut or a junk food junkie, you're gonna love this smoothie!

The following smoothie is based on scientific research for the prevention of stroke, heart attacks, cancer, and has been found to help depression/anxiety and thyroid function. A number of people in my classes have felt better upon drinking this smoothie regularly. The research behind the development of this smoothie relied on information from (1) The largest study in the world on the prevention of cancer sponsored by the World Health Organization; (2) The largest study in the world on the prevention of stroke and heart attacks; (3) Other scientific research.

Smoothie Recipe:

1 Cup Soy, Rice or Non-fat Milk
6 Ice Cubes
2 Tblspns. Welch's 100% unsweetened grape juice concentrate *
2 Tblspns. Mixed nuts (equal amounts of almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin, and flax seeds) (or you can eat these on the side with your smoothie)
2 Tblspns. Soy protein
1 Tblspn. Udo' Choice oil blend (found at Health food stores)*
1/2 Tblspn. Psyllium Husks (found at Health food stores)
3 Tbspns. 9 Grain Cereal (Which contains red and white wheat, rye, barley, corn, millet, oats, flax, and buckwheat rolled grains. This can be found at Honeyville Grain, Inc., or Bob's Redmill has one with 6 grains.)
1 Cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries (I personally use about 1/3-1/2 cup)
5 Fresh or Frozen Strawberries (I personally use Welch's frozen fruit blend)
1/4 of a Fresh Banana (I like a whole banana)
2 Tblspns. Groats or Rolled Oats (Groats are the oat grain before being rolled.)
Dash of Stevia powder or drop according to taste

Place all ingredients in blender and blend well.      ENJOY!
* Welch's 100% grape juice has been shown to outperform aspirin in reducing platelet clumping and keeping the blood vessel walls flexible. Do not use grape juice that has corn syrup added. Look for the kind with the American Heart Association Label.

Udo's Oil Blend is a superior source of omega-3 oils which have been shown to prevent strokes and heart attacks. Note: Udo's Oil is plant based. Some people do not absorb plant based oils very well. Those people should supplement with omega-3 oil from fish.
* If Udo' Blend is too pricey for you, you can blend your own oil using 3 parts Omega 3 oil to 2 parts Omega 6 oils. Some oils higher in Omega 3s are: Canola oil, Walnut oil, Almond oil.  Some oils higher in Omega 6s are: Corn oil, Soy oil, Safflower oil, and Sunflower oil.  So using quality oils, I make a blend of 3 parts Almond oil to 2 parts Sunflower oil and use that for the recipe.

Eating a daily handful of nuts has been shown to reduce the occurrence of stroke and heart attacks by about 20%. They are also a good source of plant based protein.

Fruits and vegetables have clearly been shown to reduce both cancer and heart disease.  New guidelines recommend eating 9-10 servings of uncooked fruits and vegetables per day.  Blueberries and strawberries are very nutrient dense.  YOU CAN ALSO ADD OTHER FRUITS TO THE SMOOTHIE.  (DR. FILA'S #1 RULE IS THAT THE SMOOTHIE TASTES GOOD TO YOU SO THAT YOU ARE MOTIVATED TO DRINK IT!)

Grains have been shown to reduce heart attacks by 20%, as well as cancer.  Uncooked and minimally processed grains are very healthy because they do not significantly increase insulin activity in the body.

Copyrighted Feb. 23, 2005  (you have Dr. Fila's permission to copy this for personal use only.)