Sorry folks, there’s no booze in this Bloody Mary, but this low calorie combination of over 4 vegetable servings is delicious. Basil, parsley and oregano offer many health benefits with their vitamins and antioxidants. Garlic helps control blood pressure and cholesterol and is a strong natural antibiotic. Tomato has lycopene which is a cancer fighting chemical. Olive oil is good for the heart is it helps to better absorb the nutrients in the smoothie.

The beloved cocktail can be modified to give you some vital nutrients.

INGREDIENTS:
1/3 cup sodium free tomato juice
1/3 cup fresh celery, diced
1/3 cup cucumber with peel, diced
1 cup fresh chopped tomato
½ clove fresh chopped garlic
1 T chopped parsley
2 fresh basil leaves
3 fresh oregano leaves
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp fresh lime juice

DIRECTIONS:
Place all ingredients in blender and mix until smooth. You can add red pepper flakes and fresh black
pepper to add extra heat.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:
Calories 105
Fat 4 mg
Fiber 3 mg
Protein 4 g
Potassium 850 mg
Phosphorus 83 mg
Sodium 40 mg
Calcium 65 mg

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