| Do you like fruit juices, shakes and smoothies? Do | | | | - Sweet fruits make the best juice. If you are |
| you like to enjoy the comforts of home during | | | | going to use citrus fruits such as oranges, use |
| your camping trips? We often assume that | | | | them as a base and then add the sweet fruits. |
| "roughing it" means giving up any luxuries that are | | | | - Add a banana to create a smoother consistency |
| part of our everyday routines. Granted, | | | | and reduce the tartness of fruits that are high in |
| microwaves and refrigerators do not fit well into | | | | citric acid, such as grapefruits and oranges. |
| your camping backpack. And you probably do not | | | | Shakes: Shakes are a little fancier than juices, but |
| have 60 miles of extension cord to run from the | | | | also provide as many varieties as your imagination |
| wilderness, to your home. But does that mean | | | | can cook up. One of my favorite flavors is |
| that camping trips in places such as Berlin Ohio will | | | | strawberry and banana. Along with the fruit, add |
| reduce your meals to trail mix and canned beans? | | | | six ice cubes and a cup of yogurt or milk. These |
| Fortunately, technology has made camping not | | | | two ingredients will make your shake chilled and |
| only more convenient, but tastier as well. | | | | creamier. If you are a chocoholic you can prepare |
| Some drinks may seem improbable or even | | | | a chocolate shake, instead of a fruit shake. A |
| impossible in the wilderness. A fruit shake is | | | | protein shake is another option for those who use |
| certainly out of the question, right? In fact, a | | | | them as a part of their daily regimens. Whichever |
| Coleman rechargeable blender makes it easy to | | | | shake you make, blend it for about 30 seconds. |
| whip up all kinds of tasty beverages: | | | | Diet shake tips |
| Juices: Blenders are perfect for creating tasty and | | | | - Your diet shake should have about 26-28 |
| healthy fruit and vegetable juices. With fruits | | | | calories per ounce |
| alone, you can make juices from grapes, | | | | - Use skim or low-fat milk. There should only be |
| strawberries, apples, mangoes, pears, and melons. | | | | one cup of milk per shake |
| If you make a vegetable juice, you can use, | | | | - Consider adding 1/2 teaspoon of toasted wheat |
| among other vegetables: carrots, spinach, celery, | | | | germ. It is low and calories and will make your |
| tomato (though it is technically a fruit), peppers, | | | | shake even healthier. |
| and even turnip greens (ugh!). The combinations | | | | - If you want your shake to be sweeter, use a |
| that you can whip up with your Coleman | | | | sugar sweetener with no calories |
| rechargeable blender are limitless. You could even | | | | Smoothies: Smoothies are closer to shakes than |
| mix fruits and vegetables, though it is not highly | | | | to juices. These beverages have a liquid base (i.e. |
| recommended. | | | | fruit juice, milk, or yogurt). If you like a thicker |
| Juice tips | | | | smoothie, add less liquid base. Add more if you |
| - It is better to keep the skins on the fruits and | | | | like a thinner smoothie. Then add frozen or fresh |
| vegetables - they are full of vitamins, and fiber in | | | | fruit to the liquid base. |
| particular. | | | | Coleman rechargeable blenders are perfect for |
| - Experts recommend that everyone, including | | | | campers who want to maintain a healthy diet |
| those in Berlin Ohio | | | | during their camping trips to Berlin Ohio or another |
| - consume five servings of fruits and vegetables | | | | location. Juices, shakes and smoothies are easy to |
| daily. So one glass of fruit and vegetable juice | | | | prepare and can be an outstanding pick-me-up |
| daily will help you to meet your daily requirements. | | | | before or after your full day of camping activities. |
| - If you are not used to eating many fruits, start | | | | Let's drink to your health! |
| your juicing gradually. | | | | |