Recipe:
What better way to enjoy strawberries than fresh with a dollop of calming chamomile cream? Fresh juicy strawberries pair well with silky cashew cream that has hints of chamomile and honey. You can serve it with mint for some more freshness.
Strawberries are loaded with vitamin C, which is important for smooth skin and healthy teeth due to its role in collagen production. Vitamin C may also keep hair strong and protect eyes from cataracts. And cashews contain zinc, which can improve the look of fingernails by protecting against white spots and lines.
Ingredients:
6 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
1⁄2 cup plus 2 tablespoons raw cashews, soaked in water overnight (or for at least 8 hours)
1 chamomile tea bag
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional mint sprigs, for topping
Instructions:
In a small pot, bring 1⁄3 cup water to boiling. Add tea bag and steep for 5 minutes. Stir in honey and let cool. Once cool, transfer tea to a blender with soaked cashews and lemon juice and blend until smooth. Serve strawberries topped with cashew cream.
Yields: 6 servings
Per serving: 135 calories, 3.1 g protein, 20.2 g carbohydrates, 3.3 g fiber, 13.3 g sugars, 5.4 g fat, 0.9 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 4 mg sodium, 31.9 mg calcium, 0.1 g omega-3 fats, 17 IU vitamin A, 86 mg vitamin C, 0.4 mg vitamin E, 1.4 mg iron, 0.2 mg zinc
Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D.,
is the author of THE BEAUTY DIET and STRONG, SLIM, and 30! For more of Lisa’s Beauty Bites, visit www.lisadrayer.com.