Cooling smoothie recipe for summer bbqs

According to Traditional Oriental Medicine, summer is the time to eat cooling foods to help be in balance with nature. Below is a delicious oriental medicine approved smoothie to enjoy during your summer BBQs.

Oriental Medicine Approved Smoothie:

• 2 cups seedless watermelon cubed. Known as "xigua" in Chinese, this fruit is used for clearing summer heat and generating fluids. 
• 2 kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped. Kiwi is considered a "cold" fruit, and it's perfect for adding a little tang to your smoothie.
• 2 cups  vanilla yogurt. This will nourish the "yin" and keep you cool.
• 1 cup ice
• 4 sprigs of fresh mint

Directions: Place all of the ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth. Pour into 4 glasses and garnish with sprigs of fresh mint. Enjoy!

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