For most of us, we wake up and have for breakfast any of the following
- cup of coffee
- bagel with cream cheese
- special K cereal with milk
- tostadas
- eggs
- glass of orange juice
- breakfast granola bar or protein bar
- protein shake
- NOTHING AT ALL, JUST RUN OUT OF THE HOUSE
The problem with these items is that usually they are quick to go items that are loaded with either sugar, or aspartame, or tons of processed ingredients we can’t pronounce. Even if the item is a “diet” item such as a protein shake, I have been finding that a lot of those shakes are LOADED with sugar and sometimes even have corn syrup. (HOW DARE THEY!)
I decided to change that system in my home. I still have my cup of coffee EVERY morning because I love it and I have researched that coffee is actually GOOD for you!
But after my delicious cup of coffee, I make SMOOTHIES for my husband, my kids, and myself.
We kick start our morning with Fruits and Veggies full of fiber and good stuff to get our bodies going.
Here’s how I started:
- I went to publix to the produce aisle and asked an employee where I could find KALE. I had never even heard of it before. It is the Green garnish that you see as decoration when you go to parties and eat buffets.
- I bought bananas
- I also bought from the frozen isle “frozen organic berry mix”
- I use a magic bullet to make my smoothies which is a nice option because it is easier to clean. However, we are drinking so much of it that I find myself making multiple batches and I think i’m going back to a regular blender.
- the measurements vary on how much you’re making and of course to taste.
- I try to buy the berries and the greens organic but that’s your choice. I buy regular bananas.
Once I tasted that smoothie and realized that it actually tasted GOOD. I started exploring all sorts of smoothies and different greens.
I also like:
1 apple (even with the core and seeds)
1/2 mango
1/2 banana
1/2 inch piece of ginger
1 cup of romaine lettuce
water to blend
- Place all the ingredients in the blender the night before and put in the refrigerator. This causes the frozen fruit to melt a bit but stay icy.
- This eliminates the prep time in the morning and all you have to do when you wake up is blend and serve.
- It’s also a great tip for blending because the frozen fruits are harder on the blender when they are rock solid.
- For your digestion, the best time of the day to consume fruits is in the morning.
Thanks Caro!
I did it. If I can do it anyone can. Lol. Thank you caro.