Tropical Smoothie
Categories: Large Intestine Damp Heat, Large Intestine Fluid Vacuity, Stomach Fire, Summerheat

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Tropical Smoothie
Servings: 1 large or 2 small
Prelude: Enjoy the tastes of the tropics with a thick, rich and healthy smoothie. It’s packed with fruits
so make sure to pick seasonal varieties – they’re higher in vital nutrients and they taste so much better.
However, if it’s the dead of winter, frozen fruits will get the job done too.
Ingredients:
½ cup pineapple (chilled or frozen) – clears heat and promotes fluids
½ cup mango (chilled or frozen) –
½ cup watermelon (chilled or frozen) – relieves irritability and dry mouth
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup low-fat milk
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a countertop blender. Blend on high until mixture is a smooth consistency.
Contraindications: Spleen Qi or Yang Vacuity leading to Damp