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Source: www.wheatgermbenefits.com Ingredients Instructions: 1. Cut banana into chunks.
1 ripe medium banana
1 cup vanilla low-fat or non-fat yogurt
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup wheat germ
1 cup cracked ice
1 cup sliced fresh peaches or banana slices
2. Put banana and yogurt in a blender with peaches, orange juice and wheat germ.
3. Add cracked ice.
4. Blend until smooth.
5. Serve immediately in tall glass.
6. Garnish with peach or banana slices and sprinkle a little wheat germ on top.
Ingredients:
1 cup chopped onion
1 green chili chopped
2 cups wheat germ
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or parsley
1 teaspoon oil
Serves 2
Directions:
1. Heat oil and add onions and green chili until onions begin to brown slightly
2. Add turmeric and stir for half a minute
3. Add water , salt, pepper and the wheatgerm
4. Cover and cook until all water has evaporated
5. Garnish with cilantro or parsley
