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Freshly extracted orange, apple and kiwi juice, blended with banana and ice

We all know fruit is good for the kids, but very few realize just how good. You may think a carton of fruit smoothie is a healthy alternative to a refined white sugary drink, and you would be right, but few understand the power of a freshly made fruit smoothie. A smoothie that hasn’t been heat treated; a smoothie that has nothing but fresh, live ingredients. Very few have any concept of the quantity of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants that nature provides in every fruit on Earth. Make a smoothie for your kids and you will not only be giving them a delicious drink, but a great deal of what they need to grow both physically and mentally.

1 juicy orange (peeled, but leave the white pith on) 1 apple (Golden Delicious or Royal Gala) ¼ banana (fairtrade if possible) 1 kiwi fruit (green or gold) ice

Juice the orange, apple and kiwi. You can juice the kiwi fruit with the skin on, but this can often be harsh on the back of the throat, so it’s your call on that one. Place the banana in the blender, along with the juice and ice. Blend until smooth.

Look what’s in it! Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C and E, beta-carotene, fibre, magnesium, potassium, folic acid, boron, ellagic acid, amino acids and natural sugars.

How will it juice the little ones? Kiwi fruit are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A when the body needs it. This vitamin is essential for the development and growth of cells and helps maintain healthy skin and eyes. Vitamin B1 (found in apples) assists in blood formation and the production of hydrochloric acid, which is essential for proper digestion. Fibre helps to keep kids ‘moving’ and the potassium to keep their sodium/potassium balance in order (perhaps after they have eaten too many crisps!).

Juicy tip

If you tell your kids exactly how smoothies will help them, they are much more likely to ask for them. If we are dealing with teenagers, it’s good to mention that they ‘help to keep a good healthy weight’ and are ‘great for clear skin’ – you know the things they worry about.