Homemade Banana-Berry Smoothie

You can make this smoothie year-'round because it contains frozen fruit. The ripeness of the banana is important here: if the banana is more starchy than sweet, your smoothie will taste dull. Blueberries and strawberries are packed with  the antioxidant  and they're a very good source of Vitamin C,  manganese and fiber, both soluble and insoluble. Bananas are also a very good source of vitamin C and manganese, as well as potassium, fiber and vitamin B6. Milk adds the protein and calcium and you've got a meal.

1 medium-size or large, ripe banana
4 fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon honey

2 or 3 ice cubes if desired

Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve right away.Variation: Almond or rice beverage may be substituted for the milk.
Yield: One 16-ounce or two 8-ounce servings.

Advance preparation: Smoothies should be made and drunk right away. This will thicken and lose flavor if it sits.