Blending Buddy

Welcome to the latest edition of "Blending Buddy," where I showcase what I put into my smoothie! With football season just a week away, here is a drink for Minnesota Viking fans: The "Purple People Eater".

• 1/3 eggplant, sliced
  
• 1 beet, sliced
  
• Handful of blackberries
  
• Handful of blueberries
  

Viking fans (and NFL fans alike) will like the crazy amount of dietary fiber and vitamins that are contained in this drink, especially in the eggplant. The drink also has plenty of antioxidants and can reduce blood pressure and the risk of diabetes.