Shake it Up!

Don't have alot of time to prepare a meal? On the go and only have time for a quick fix? We have all been there and that's usually when we grab something completely unhealthy like a candy bar, chips, or a granola bar that has more sugar than the candy bar, just to silence our tummies and fill us up until the next meal. The reality is the only thing you get from it is a few extra pounds, a sugar crash...yes after the rush comes the crash, a headache possibly and then that feeling of just wanting to lay down and take a nap. Been there? Done that? We all have, don't feel bad.

How about a shake? A creamy, smooth, fruity, delicious shake. The key is to make sure you get a little protein, a little carb, some greens and you will feel full and have all the energy you need to make it through another afternoon. Don't just limit a shake to the afternoon either, I usually have two a day in between my meals to keep me full and satisfied.

So here's the thing, I am going to break it down into components then just pick and choose one or two from each category.

For example, in the picture my shake contained, protein powder, orange juice, lemon juice, spinach, parsley, frozen raspberries, and a little water plus ice. yummy.

Proteins: 1 scoop Protein powder (vanilla), 1 cup cottage cheese, 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 cup silken tofu, 1 cup skim milk, soy milk or even almond milk.

Carbohydrates: 1 cup any kind of fruit, fresh or frozen, 1/2 cup fruit juice (orange, pomegranate, blueberry, carrot)

Greens, citrus and other ing.: big handful fresh spinach, kale, parsley, cilantro, juice of one lemon or lime, 1-2 peice of fresh ginger.

1 cup ice and water if needed.

Place ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, Enjoy!

You can even make a few at night, place them in the freezer and take them along with you the next day. So have fun with them, you can make shakes from just about anything just make sure you are using healthy, natural ingredients.

Gigi