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Activity 5.9

Preparation of nourishing drink
FOR ONLINE READING ONLY
Make an orange banana smoothie and a banana milkshake or any other
nourishing drink by following the appropriate methods

(i) List the ingredients and equipment used for making them.

(ii) Describe the nutritive value of the drink which you have made.
(iii) Describe the ways of improving their tastes.

A Activity 5.10

Preparation of a fruit smoothie
Search different reliable videos or read from other sources on preparation of
different fruit smoothies.

(i) Explain the way you will use the knowledge obtained from these
sources.
(ii) Prepare a fruit smoothie of your own choice.
(iii) Explain the importance of the prepared fruit smoothie.

Negative effects of beverages
Beverages play signifi cant roles in our bodies; however, unhealthy beverages may
have some negative effects. These beverages include artifi cially sweetened juice,
carbonated drinks and alcoholic drinks. These drinks have adverse impacts on body
health when consumed in excess. For example, they may cause overweight and obesity
and increase the risk of non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases
and type 2 diabetes. Overconsumption of caffeine and tannin in coffee and tea may
also lead to stimulating and dehydrating effects on the body, particularly anxiety and
insomnia. Likewise, pregnant women should reduce or avoid consuming caffeinated
drinks, because they may increase the risk of miscarriage.

Alcoholic beverages have both stimulating and depressing effects. They are stimulants
because they alert, awake and energise the body. However, prolonged consumption

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