Savory Carrot Shake [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 2
• Time: 15 minutes

There are several benefits of eating carrots. Besides helping improving your vision, eating carrots regularly can prevent cancer and promote anti-aging properties in you. Carrots are also known to possess excellent antiseptic properties and can prevent several heart diseases. Consuming carrots also promote gums and teeth condition. They are also useful for cleansing your body. Buttermilk has been included in this drink because it presents numerous health benefits. For example, buttermilk is low in calories and fat, but high on essential nutrients. The healthy bacteria present in buttermilk assists in various digestive processes and can lower the chances of getting cancer and diarrhea.

Nutrition

• calories: 163
• protein: 11
• carbs: 19
• fat: 5
• saturated fat: 3.06
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.24
• monounsaturated fat: 1.43
• cholesterol: 20
• sodium: 373
• potassium: 625
• dietary fiber: 1.57
• sugars: 15.6
• vitamin a: 499
• vitamin c: 8
• calcium: 373
• iron: 0
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 1.83
• other fats: 0.27

Ingredients

• 1 cup grated Carrots, raw
• 2 piece Ice cubes
• 2 cup Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, reduced fat
• 1 dash Salt, table
• 0.5 tsp Lemon rind, grated
• 1 tsp Fresh ginger
• 0.5 tsp Spices, dill weed, dried

Instructions

• Add crushed ice, buttermilk, herb, salt, zest, ginger and grated carrots in a blender.
• Process the ingredients until you get a smooth mixture.
• Pour into 2 tall glasses and serve chilled.