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CNA
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - Two Sisters' Smoothie for the summer heat
CNA938 Rewind Play In this hot sweltering summer heat, a well-blended smoothie provides refreshing relief. Two Sisters' Smoothies is a home-based viral smoothie bar in Kembangan, serving up delicious and innovative local flavours that hits the right spot. Cheryl Goh speaks with sisters-in-law Lew Su Ling and Lydia Batricia, the owners of Two Sisters' Smoothies, on how they blend up a storm every weekend.
Vogue
29-05-2025
- Health
- Vogue
Easy High-Protein Snacks, Straight From Nutritionists
If you've ever dabbled in tracking your protein intake, you'll know just how difficult it can be to hit the recommended 0.75g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. To make it easier (after all, we're all busy!), we tapped four nutritionists for their go-to high-protein snacks. Bon appétit! Blueberry Smoothie 'Blueberries make the perfect afternoon pick-me-up,' says nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner Farzanah Nasser. 'They've been shown to support memory, focus, and overall brain function, which is exactly why I love adding them to a protein-rich, blood sugar-balancing smoothie in the afternoons, when we tend to need it most. They're also great for gut health, helping to increase beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus.' Ingredients 1 cup plant/non-dairy milk 1 serving protein powder (20g) 1 tsp almond butter 1 tsp hemp seeds Add all ingredients to a blender and blend. Nasser suggests adding some gut-loving kefir and bee pollen, if you have them on hand, too. Apple Slices with Almond Butter and Hemp Seeds Nutritionist Rosemary Ferguson says this is a quick, easy snack that can work whenever, wherever. 'It gives you around 8 grams of protein and plenty of fiber from the apple, helping to balance blood sugar levels between meals. Almond butter provides healthy fats, and hemp seeds boost protein without fuss.' Want to bump up the protein content? Spoon a tablespoon or two of Greek yogurt into a bowl and enjoy alongside. Ingredients 1 apple, sliced 2 tbsp almond butter 1 tbsp hemp seeds Simply spread almond butter onto apple slices, sprinkle with hemp seeds, and you're good to go. Edamame Pods with Sea Salt and Lime Another Ferguson favourite, this plant-based snack packs in around 12 grams of protein and is perfect for the gap between lunch and dinner. 'Edamame pods are a really easy way to sneak extra protein and fibre into your day, plus they're incredibly satisfying and take seconds to prep,' she says. Ingredients
Telegraph
26-05-2025
- General
- Telegraph
Salted date caramel sauce
Step Add the following to a high-speed blender and mix until completely smooth: 75g pitted Medjool dates, 125ml semi-skimmed milk, a pinch of salt and ½ tsp vanilla extract. If you don't have a high-speed blender, you can use a food processor or other mixer but the result may not be as smooth.
CNET
14-05-2025
- Health
- CNET
Make a Smoothie in an Instant Without the Fuss. Here's How
We've all been there: You're running late and rushing to get out of the house in the morning, and you don't eat breakfast. You either skip breakfast entirely or opt for a fast food meal -- and if you do that your healthy eating habits are out the window. While waking up earlier could solve your problem, I found a solution that allows me to hit the snooze button and still have a nutritious morning meal I can have at home or take with me. The trick is doing a bit of prep work for my breakfast smoothie the night before. What's great about this tip is that I don't even have to worry about cleaning up a mess. Here's why: I'm blending the smoothie in a Mason jar, which acts as my single-serving to-go cup. No more using my blender pitcher or container and pouring the contents into a cup, and possibly spilling some smoothie all over your countertop. Grab some fruit or veggies, your blender and a Mason jar to get started with your smoothie. For more ideas, here's how to cut a cake with dental floss and how to stop junk mail for good. How to prep your smoothie in a Mason jar Safety first: Before using the Mason jars, check to make sure the jar is perfectly intact. Any blemishes to the glass, such as a crack, can make it easy for your jar to break. Also, you always want to make sure the blades you're using fit inside the Mason jar with plenty of clearance from the walls of the jar. If the blades touch the glass at all, they could cause the glass to shatter. Finally, it's important that you're using a real Mason jar brand since other canning jars may not work. Prior to adding fruit and veggies to your Mason jar, make sure the blade assembly fits properly on the mouth of the jar. A mouth on a regular-size Mason jar should work with most standard blenders, like Oster and Tribest . But for larger blenders, you may need a wide-mouth Mason jar. Note that some blenders, like Ninja and Nutribullet, may not be compatible. Test your attachments on a Mason jar before adding your ingredients. Add your smoothie ingredients Now that we've got that out of the way, start adding the smoothie ingredients, such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, a banana, fresh spinach, avocados, yogurt -- anything you like in a smoothie. Once you're finished, seal the Mason jar with its original lid and place it in the freezer overnight. If you don't have time to let your smoothie freeze, you can always use frozen fruits and veggies instead. If that's not an option, throw some small pieces of ice into the jar with your fruit to get the right consistency. Blend your smoothie in a Mason jar In the morning, take the jar out of the freezer and remove the lid. The contents in the jar will be frozen in preparation for that perfect smoothie texture. Next, add milk, juice or water to help make the fruit and vegetables easier to blend. Screw the blender blade assembly onto your Mason jar and flip the jar upside down. Now it's time to put the jar on the blender base. Blend the smoothie until it's... well... smooth and you no longer see any chunks of fruit, veggies or ice. Once it's blended, remove the jar from the blender and twist the blade assembly off. That's it! Now you can add a paper straw or drink directly from it. For more, here's how to open your beer bottle without a bottle opener. Also, here's how to start a campfire with Doritos.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Researchers Discover A Shocking Reason You Might Want To Stop Putting Bananas In Smoothies
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nothing hits better than a post-workout smoothie. You might throw in some berries for flavor and bananas to get that nice creamy texture (and potassium). But, according to science, you actually might not want to put these two in the same blend. A study found that adding a banana to a berry smoothie may actually reduce some of the health benefits you'd otherwise get from the berries. So, what does this mean for you and your smoothies? Here's what you should know, according to experts. Meet the experts: Scott Keatley, R.D., co-owner of Keatley Medical Nutrition Therapy; Keri Gans, R.D.N., dietitian and host of The Keri Report podcast The study, which was published in the journal Food and Function, had eight people drink different smoothies: One that contained banana and berries or one with mixed berries. Some were just given a capsule that contained flavanol, a natural antioxidant. Each participant then gave blood and urine samples to measure the amount of flavanols that made it through their body. The researchers found that when bananas were included in a smoothie, the participants absorbed 84 percent less flavanol. Flavanol is a natural compound that supports good health. 'Flavanol is a type of flavonoid, a class of natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables, tea, and cocoa,' says Scott Keatley, R.D., co-owner of Keatley Medical Nutrition Therapy. Flavanols are usually found in fruits like berries, apples, and grapes, Keatley says. Flavanols have 'strong antioxidant properties,' Keatley says. This means they help to protect the body from damage by free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage cells and potentially increase your risk of developing certain diseases and cancer. Research has also found that flavanols in your diet can help support good brain health and cognition. It comes down to something called polyphenol oxidase, explains Keri Gans, RDN, host of The Keri Report podcast. This is the enzyme that's thought to make bananas turn brown when they're exposed to air—and they also seem to interfere with flavanol absorption. But Gans says this doesn't mean you should ditch bananas in smoothies altogether. 'While bananas may reduce the absorption of flavanols due to their polyphenol oxidase content, they still offer valuable nutrients like vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, plus potassium to help regulate blood pressure and fiber to support digestive health,' she says. A lot, actually. 'Fruits with a lower polyphenol oxidase include citrus fruits, mango, pineapple, and berries,' Gans says. But she just recommends focusing on creating a healthy smoothie overall. 'Focus on low added sugar, protein, and healthy fats for fullness, and fruit or veggies for fiber and other beneficial nutrients,' she says. If you really want to max out your berries' impact, maybe just have eat them with other ingredients. But Gans says there's no need to get too stressed about this. 'If you enjoy a banana, still include a banana,' she says. You Might Also Like Jennifer Garner Swears By This Retinol Eye Cream These New Kicks Will Help You Smash Your Cross-Training Goals
