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A Smoothie for Breakfast
Try this great Breakfast Smoothie shared to us by Mrs Miller
You can throw just about anything in a fruit smoothie to enhance its flavor such as honey, tofu, jams, any combination of fruits, peanut butter, juices, etc., but keep in mind it will effect the nutritional values.
On days I work out I make a smoothie for breakfast. It usually has the following (all measurements are approximations):
1/2 banana 5 strawberries (fresh or frozen, depending what I have) 10-15 blueberries (fresh or frozen) 4 slices of peach (fresh or frozen) 3-5 chunks of mango (fresh or frozen) 2-3 tbsp canned crushed pineapple 2 tbsp natural yogurt 1 scoop soy protein powder 1/2-2/3 cup soy milk 1 tbsp wheat germ 1 tbsp flax seed oil 2 tbsp aloe vera juice (add ice if desired)
Typically I don't use all the fruit, I just use what I have/what sounds good that day. This makes at least 2 generous servings... it's delicious!!
Yogurt that contains live bacterial cultures may help you to live longer, and may fortify your immune system. Research studies have shown that increased yogurt consumption, particularly in immunocompromised populations such as the elderly, may enhance the immune response, which would in turn increase resistance to immune-related diseases.
If you're tyring to lose weight, especially around the midsection, eating more calcium-rich foods, especially low fat dairy foods such as cow's milk, yogurt and kefir, may really help according to a study published in Obesity Research.
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