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Quick and Easy Breakfast Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • Handful of ice cubes
  • 1/2 frozen banana (peeled)
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup frozen or fresh blueberries or any other berry
  • 1/2 ripe avocado (peeled) and/or
  • 1/4 cup raw, unsalted almonds or 1 Tbsp almond or cashew butter
  • 1-2 tsp chia seeds (thickener)
  • Handful or two of any leafy greens (kale, spinach, beet greens, swiss chards, etc.)
  • Water to cover 3/4 content (or to desired consistency).

Putting it together:

Blend well in a high speed blender. Pour into glass (or jar if to go), and drink with a straw. Serves 2.

Contains water, fiber, minerals, electrolytes (especially potassium*), vitamins and antioxidants, omega 3 FAs, and protein. No need for addition of juices, milk or protein powder.

*Not for those on a low potassium diet, such as those on dialysis or certain drugs like angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB). Check with your physician if you are on these medicines.

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5 Stars

2 Reviews | Average Rating: 5

5 Stars

I am getting results. It is simple to make and very filling. After drinking I do feel energetic and it makes for a better walk for me, each morning.

5 Stars

It’s a great way to start your morning. It’s delicious. I like that it fills me up till lunch time. Definitely a meal replacer. Thank you !

How much water should we drink each day?

That depends — on your weight, water loss due to activity and environment, and amount of water contained in the food that you eat.  Rough rule of thumb is to consume about half your body weight in ounces of uncaffeinated, unsweetened, non-alcoholic fluid per day.  Please go up or down on this amount depending on your perceived water loss (e.g. if you work out a lot or live in a dry environment, for example, you may want to drink a little more).  If you like to eat soups and drink smoothies, you may count this quantity into your daily allowance of fluid.  Remember, green leafy veggies count as bonus points, because they contain not only water, but minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants.  So eat your veggies!  If you are drinking enough fluids, your urine should be pale yellow to clear.  If you have persistent dark-colored urine despite drinking enough fluids, please consult a physician.

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