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Fruity drinks blend easily into your diet

Wednesday, May 24, 2000

Following are recipes from "Juices and Tonics" by Elsa Petersen- Schepelern (Ryland Peters and Small, $12.95) for healthful fruity drinks. Papayas and bananas won't juice effectively, but are good candidates for the blender. If your blender doesn't crush ice, add it at the end, but, to help the machine run, add a little water, yogurt or juice.

Papaya and Banana Smoothie

1 small papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks

1 banana, peeled and cut into chunks

1 cup ice

1/2 cup water or yogurt, plus more for consistency

1 tablespoon wheat germ (optional)

Put papaya and banana into ...

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