Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The most important meal of the day
I was reading an article today that said, people who skip breakfast are four and a half times more likely to be obese than breakfast eaters. Going hungry in the morning can slow your metabolism by 10 percent and cause you binge later in the day to catch up for what you missed.
Even if you only have five minutes, you can whip up this delicious fruit smoothie for a serving of fruit and protein to start your day.
FRUIT SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS
1 Cup of ice
1 Cup of your favorite fruit. Fresh is preferred, but frozen works well also. I like to mix a bunch of different kinds.
8 oz serving of Stonyfield Farm's low-fat, organic vanilla yogurt
Optional: Increase your protein intake by including a scoop of protein powder
DIRECTIONS:
Place fruit into the blender. Add one heaping cup of ice to the blender. Add in 8 oz. of low-fat vanilla yogurt. Place lid on blender and mix for 10 seconds. Pour blended smoothie into a cup, top with and enjoy!
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I tell people that breakfast is the most important meal all the time...they don't believe me!!! "I'm not a breakfast person" some have said.
ReplyDeleteI'm REALLY going to use this smoothie recipe. I'm Always in a rush in the mornings. I usually overcook my muesli in the mornings trying to cook it while I'm showering just to save time!!! This will give me a healthy quick alternative. Thanks!!!!
Hi Courtney!
ReplyDeleteThanks for always checking back. Let me know if you end up trying any recipes and any suggestions you would make to alter them.
Eleni,
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delicious as well. The protein bars were excellent. They tasted great and I used vanilla protein.