By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN

Pineapple and coconut milk are traditional partners in piña colada, so why not combine them in something that’s really good for you in this lunchtime smoothie?

1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1/2 cup light coconut milk

1 1/4 cups chopped pineapple (about 180 grams)

1 cup arugula (30 grams), rinsed

1 quarter-size piece of ginger, peeled

2 or 3 ice cubes

Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 full minute. Pour into a glass, garnish with an orange slice and enjoy.

Yield: 1 generous serving.

Advance preparation: This is best enjoyed right away.

Nutritional information per serving: 215 calories; 7 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 40 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 46 milligrams sodium; 2 grams protein