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Mom was right! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, as it increases your metabolism, helps you management your weight, refuels your blood sugar and replenishes your glycogen stores after an 8-12 hour overnight fast, and kick starts your energy level to make you more alert for the rest of the day.
Start your day refreshed and satisfied by drinking a complete smoothie with a serving of vegetables, fruit, omega 3 fatty acids, and protein. Smoothies are a great grab-n-go breakfast that you can easily prepare in less than 5 minutes and drink on the way to work!
Spinach, a dark leafy green, is filled with beneficial nutrients such as antioxidants, folate, iron, and dietary fiber, which can be added and hidden in your basic morning smoothie to count as one of your vegetable servings for the day!
Ingredients:
Yields: 1 (16 ounces)
Optional Extras: non-nutritive sweetener (stevia), unsweetened cocoa powder, protein powder, and/or chia seeds
Directions:
Add all the ingredients in a blender and blend until the smoothie reaches the consistency desired. Add ice to make the smoothie thicker. Add water to make the smoothie thinner. Pour smoothie into a cup and enjoy your complete smoothie!
Nutrient Information Per Serving:
- Calories: 232,
- Fat: 2 g,
- Cholesterol: 0 mg,
- Carbohydrate: 40 g,
- Dietary Fiber: 5 g,
- Protein: 16 g,
- Sodium: 181 mg
- Calories: 258,
- Fat: 3 g,
- Cholesterol: 0 mg,
- Carbohydrate: 44 g,
- Dietary Fiber: 8 g,
- Protein: 16 g,
- Sodium: 181 mg