Build a Powerful Smoothie
Smoothie’s are one of my personal favorite ways to JAM nutrients into your body. They are easy, convenient and they are able to pack a huge punch of nutrients into your day.
Do you use smoothies?
I personally do, and I wanted to clear up a few things first. I don’t view smoothies just as protein shakes, yes is protein powder in my smoothies, but the image most people have in their heads is that protein shakes are used for people who want to build muscle. That is certainly true, but I view smoothie’s as so much more than that.
Smoothie’s can help you
Increase your Nutrients
Help you achieve your daily protein levels.
Can fuel your good GUT bugs. (Having gut issues? Make sure you read this article)
Help you get your servings of Fruits and Vegetables per day.
Are family friendly.
Can act as meal replacements
So I view smoothie’s an effective way to help you achieve your nutrition goals.
Watch this video for more on this topic.
Here is what I look for in a smoothie:
A High Quality Protein Powder Base.
I go between 2 different types. One is a plant based option called Perfect Protein the second is a Beef Derived Protein called Pure Paleo Protein
Personally I like chocolate, but many people prefer Vanilla as they usually mix a whole bunch of other things in their smoothie.
Super Foods
Foods that pack a HUGE punch of nutrition is my second focus. In my smoothie I use:
Blueberry extract
Chia Seeds ( ground)
Sea Buckthorn powder
Hemp hearts.
Healthy Fats
I love almond butter, pumpkin seed butter, cashew butter, coconut oil, avocado.In my recipe below I will show you how I use these.
Fruits and Vegetables
I use the following fruits:
Blueberries ( frozen)
Pomegranate seeds ( frozen)
Dark Cherries ( frozen)
Banana or Plantain
Vegetables I like:
Spinach
Beet cubes or beet juice
Broccoli Sprouts
So, as you can see my smoothie is JAM packed.
Want my recipe?
Here it is! * I make this for both myself and my wife so its 2 servings*
6 ice cubes
8-10 oz of water
2 scoops Designs for Health Pure Paleo Protein, or Metagenics Perfect Protein
1 scoop each Paleo Greens and Paleo Reds
1 TBSP chia seeds
1 TSP blueberry Extract
1 TSP Sea Buckthorn powder
1 TBSP hemp hearts
1 Handful Spinach
4 Beet Cubes, or 1 TBSP of beet juice
15-20 sprouted broccoli shoots.
¼ cup pomegranate seeds
½ cup blueberries ( frozen)
½ cup frozen coconut chunks
5 cherries
1 banana or ½ of a plantain.
Blend together in a powerful blender ( I use a VItamix), and enjoy!
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There you have it!
Feel free to use that Recipe and enjoy it.
Enjoy your day!!
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