With a complex, mind-blowing flavor that explodes like a firecracker (don’t omit the cayenne), this is a heart-healthy delight. Pomegranate lowers blood pressure, keeps arteries supple, decreases inflammation in blood vessels, and helps manage cholesterol. Its phenolic antioxidants (also in strawberries) combat oxidative stress, making this an anti-aging tonic.

Serves 2

1 1/2 cups (360ml) unsweetened pomegranate juice

1 orange, peeled, seeded, and quartered

1/4 cup (35g) chopped red bell pepper

1/8 cup (3g) loosely packed arugula

1/2 small avocado, pitted and peeled

1 cup (160g) frozen strawberries

1 cup (125g) ice cubes

Throw all of the ingredients into your blender and blast on high for about 1 minute, until smooth and creamy.

Boosters

1 tablespoon pomegranate powder

1/2 cup (15g) loosely packed chard leaves

Pinch of cayenne pepper

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Recipe from The Blender Girl Smoothies app © Tess Masters, copyright © 2014. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Random House LLC.

Photo by Erin Kunkel from The Blender Girl Smoothies app © Tess Masters, copyright © 2014. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Random House LLC.