This is a great drink for body building. Wheatgerm, the most nutritious part of the wheat grain, is packed with B and E vitamins, protein and minerals. When you combine it with bananas, you get a great carbohydrate-rich drink that is boosted by the goodness of orange juice and linseed and is perfect before exercise. Linseed contains essential fatty acids that are good for the heart.
Ingredients:
30ml/2 tablespoon wheatgerm
1 large banana, chopped
130gm/4oz (a generous cup) soya yoghurt
15ml/1 tablespoon linseed (flax seeds)
Juice of 1 lime
Juice of 1 large orange
Mineral water (optional)
Linseed and grated lime zest, for decoration
Method:
1. Put the wheatgerm, the banana, the yoghurt and linseed in a blender or food processor.
2. Blend until smooth then scrape down the sides of the bowl.
3. Stir well.
4. Add the lime and orange juice to the yoghurt mixture.
5. Blend again until evenly mixed.
6. Pour the juice into a large glass and top up with mineral water, if desired.
7. Use the linseed and lime zest to decorate, then serve.
Makes 1 large glass