Fresh Berry Smoothie
Fresh Berry Smoothie. By Reba Akin, ND
Smoothies are one of my breakfast favorites. Smoothies are fast and easy to make as well as a nutritious way to start the day. Maybe you have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast is breaking a fast. Your body has just fasted anywhere from 8-12 hours and to really be effective it needs quality protein, fat, and fiber. Below is a basic smoothie recipe. Smoothies allow you to be creative. Mix up the fruits, use vegetables, or add a liquid multi vitamin.
? cup fresh seasonal berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)
1 cup milk (cows, rice, soy, almond, coconut)
1 tablespoon (or scoop) whey, rice, or hemp protein powder
? cup organic yogurt (optional)
? banana (optional)
1 teaspoon soy lecithin (optional?best when used with rice or hemp protein powder)
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (optional?adds fiber)
Blend it all together and enjoy.
Be creative by adding different berries and fruits.
