Pear and Arugula Smoothie with Ginger and Walnuts

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1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1 cup arugula, tightly packed (about 30 grams) 1 tablespoon walnuts (7 grams)

1/2 ripe pear, cored and peeled (100 grams)
1 quarter-size piece of fresh ginger, peeled
2 to 4 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt (to taste)
2 heaping tablespoons of brown rice protein powder (vanilla flavor)
3 ice cubes
Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 full minute.
Yield: 1 generous serving.
Nutritional information per serving: 184 calories; 6 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 2 milligrams cholesterol; 31 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 30 milligrams sodium; 5 grams protein