So I was really, really hoping someone would do this! So I was super excited by Michelle's email!
I am pretty, maybe a lot, competitive and so this little friendly competition is SO motivating. I want to say good for me too, but I'm feeling slightly dependent on it now :)
It has been good in that each time I feel like I pick up at least one major thing that is a healthy lifestyle change. Yeah!
I am a mom of three boys. I have a husband who can't gain weight, which I've decided is a good thing. He eats anything without complaint (even things I've made that I won't eat) and is always up for any of my healthy scheming and plotting. We're definitely on the whole foods bandwagon right now.
Recently joined the green smoothie band wagon. Kind of a liking it. We have one a few times a week. I made one up today I thought turned out well and the kids liked and asked for more.
Here's the recipe:
2ish cups of spinach
1 cup of water
half a banana
half a bag of frozen mangos
2 dates (take out the pits)
a couple scoops of orange juice concentrate
I am kind of picky when it comes to green smoothies. I don't like a strong banana flavor. PB does not belong in a drink (in my honest opinion), and strawberries and spinach don't go because brown is just not appetizing.
Are you picky when it comes to smoothies? Do you drink green smoothies? Other smoothies? Any smoothies?
Do you find they satisfy you long enough to be a meal? That's part of my issues with smoothies. I suck them down like a drink & feel like I consume more calories in a day because I still eat like normal. Do they give you a boost of energy? I'm sure they're great for you if you swap a meal for one.
ReplyDeleteWell, I've never tried to have one alone as breakfast. I do have some protein powder that I received as a sample that I will add sometimes. I do find them filling, but I've never tried to have them as an entire meal. So, for example, we had green smoothies, strawberry-goji muffins, grapefruit and a hard boiled egg. It does keep me from filling up on muffins as I am very full after drinking a cup and half to two cups of the smoothie. I also figure it adds veggies to breakfast and I feel I have seen a difference in my skin.
DeleteThank you for putting this recipe up Andrea! I have never met a smoothie I didn't like--LOVE them all!!! And I've got a competitive side as well so WATCH OUT! ;) Erin--I know people put protein in their smoothies to make them stay with you a bit longer, like soy, almond, yogurt, etc...
ReplyDeleteBring it on, Michelle :)
DeleteOh I'll bring it Andrea!
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