We really enjoyed pretending to be at a beach laying out and sipping our Tropical Paradise smoothies we went for it again. I got some lovely fragrant passion fruits from Whole Foods (they are ripe when starting to wrinkle) and juicy starfruit. Passionfruit is a very nutrient rich tropical fruit. It is high in vitamin A (carotenoids), antioxidants, iron, fiber and protein. The flesh, seeds, and pulp of the passionfruit provides about 5 grams of protein and 24 grams of fiber! So I just scooped the entire fruit out of its skin and into the blender; no need to strain the juice as others may suggest. Star fruit is also very high in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. If you can find an organic one, its great to just toss it in with its waxy peel which has many nutrients within it. Star fruit is believed to improve the flow of milk in nursing mothers and to suppress cough. In this concoction, I also add vitamin C packed oranges and use a ripe banana as the sweetener and a potassium and fiber boost.
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