Mix until smooth in blender:
1 scoop protein powder
1Tbsp ground flax or chia seed
1 Tbsp wheatgrass or barley green powder
herbs: gingko, bilberries, astragulus (optional)
1/3 cup yogurt (optional)
2/3 cup water or milk (goat, almond, or rice)
liquid mineral supplement
1 Tbsp fish or flax oil
1/4 cup blueberries
1/2 banana
This green drink gives me lots of energy and keeps me satisfied most of the morning. If I have my green drink for breakfast, a large salad for lunch, dinner of meat and vegies, with snacks of fruit, vegies, or nuts...I lose weight too. The protein powder I like best is vanilla flavored, Love -n- Peas, from Nature's Sunshine. The ground flax and chia seeds provide fiber, vitamins, protein, and omega-3 fats. I use the powdered wheatgrass or barley because it's easy, but you can use fresh greens, spinach, or kale. I place 1 weeks worth of measured dry ingredients into a jar in the fridge...then I just grab 2 scoops out of the jar and add my wet ingredients in the blender. This makes it easy to put together in the morning, despite my rush to get out the door...if I don't make it easy, then it is too easy to make excuses not to do it. I also add good-tasting herbs...less pills to swallow! Ginkgo is for circulation to the brain...I need all the help I can get! Bilberries and also the blueberries help my eyes, and astragulus builds the immune system - great for the winter months. I add Cell Food as a mineral supplement or Chinese Mineral Chi Tonic, from Nature's Sunshine. I use Barlean's fish or flax oil...the flavored Omega Swirls are really yummy (not a bit fishy, I promise!). The nice thing about a smoothie is you can add just about anything! The banana gives it a nice sweet taste, but you can use a variety of fruits and frozen fruits will make a thicker smoothie. The only negative is: You have to get past drinking something GREEN! A green drink can provide protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and omega-3 oils...a great way to start your day! Give it a try!
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