One of the most powerful ways to change your health, is to change your breakfast. Increasing the amount of healthy fats stabilizes your blood sugar, which prevents mid morning hypoglycemic crashes, which cause sugar cravings. It also keeps you full through to lunch time.
Here is my smoothie recipe:
Energizing smoothie
Equipment
- A blender such as Magic- or Nutri-Bullet makes a perfect serving size.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen organic berries Organic is important
- 1/2 banana
- handful of spinach, chard or kale leaves Remove the stalks, if necessary
- 2 scoops collagen powder ( a protein base) I prefer Vital Proteins brand
- 1 tsp organic cocoa powder
- 1 Tblsp almond butter
- 1 Tblsp coconut oil or ghee (clarified butter) These healthy fats are critical ingredients as they sustain your energy and keep you full
- 1 tsp mixed seeds Flax, chia and hemp seeds
- filtered or coconut water, coconut or almond milk Fill to required volume
Instructions
- Add all ingredients and blend well. Enjoy and remain sustained for hours!
Notes
This smoothie can be a game changer to your day. It balances blood sugar, which prevents mid morning hypoglycemic crashes, which cause sugar cravings. It also keeps you full through to lunch time.
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My favorite smoothie is one inspired by holistic psychiatrist, Dr Kelly Brogan. She created this drink to not only taste awesome, make you feel full, but to sustain you for hours with the inclusion of healthy fats.
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