Did you have a weekend of indulging and may be feeling a little sluggish today? It happens, but don’t waste another second longer feeling guilty about it. Instead, do something about it. Rejuvenate and regenerate your body and mind with an all-time favourite of mine – Metabolism Boosting Morning Power Smoothie!
It’s not only ideal when you need a pick-me-up, but it’s very well balanced as a post-workout smoothie. Why? It combines a blend of complex carbs for replacing glycogen stores, reducing muscle soreness and reducing cortisol output while raising serotonin naturally, lean protein to help build lean muscle tissue, reduce fat and balance blood sugar and lastly good fat for your brain, blood, satiety and overall well-being. Workouts aside, it’s a joyous smoothie for breakie.
Here are the ingredients:
- 2 scoops of hemp seed protein powder or Progressive’s Harmonized Vegan protein (go for whey if you can digest it as it’s 100% BV, meaning your body uses ALL of the protein with ease)
- ANY fruit such as 1 banana or 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 2 tbsp chia seeds or ground flax seeds
- 1 tsp of organic pure vanilla extract
- Add water to achieve your desired consistency
- Optional: If you are new to eating healthier, than this might be a bit of a stretch for you, but I highly recommend putting a leafy green such a kale or a spoonful of a greens powder into your smoothie because it’s loaded with minerals and very effective at balancing your blood sugar which means bye-bye cravings!!
Blend on high for up to a minute and enJOY.
I recommend cycling your protein powder, meaning, buy a new brand with different ratios of protein sources to avoid developing digestive intolerances. Good quality protein powders contain digestive enzymes to help your belly break down the protein more efficiently.
The most common mistake I see with other smoothie recipes is that people forget the protein component! All smoothies that are replacing a meal should contain protein for all the reasons I mentioned above and don’t forget that protein is a building block of every single cell in your entire body.
Eat well,
Joyous
Photo credit: Cairnlee
HI. I’m suffering with a lot of digestive issues. Both “C’ and “D” ….I”m very low weight, zero energy, can’t exercise…the latest naturopath I consulted seemed to shun those extras…suggested I go with “simple”…example, like whey plus fruit…but no add ins…lot of simple salmon or eggs with veggie meals, etc etc..all foods seem to disrupt me…would this kind of smoothie work for me?
My poor digestive system is in distress…I have bacterial overgrowth, low stomach acidity, and extreme gas build up , so that I get sever stitches in my abdominals that wraps around my back…thoughts? on smoothies? or meal suggestions?/ how to figure all this out without losing extra weight or energy…
Oh, and is that a 30 g scoop of protein?
I use 1/2-1 scoop.
Oh, and I’m now reading “THe Hormone Diet Supercharged”…thoughts on that and the meal plans? Doesn’t totally apply to me…but some of it does. My hormones are wacky, my iron and WBC’s low, my muscles ache and are dead…i’m so exhausted..for over three years now…the pain in my back and stitches in lower ribs and the bowels are the worst
I have not read that – only read “The Hormone Diet” and completely agree with the meal plans MINUS the soy and tofu. You should book a complimentary 15 minute session at 889 Yonge with me. Please see my contact section. You need an expert to guide you to better health.
I wish I could have a consult with you…but I can’t get into Toronto (and I’ve spent so much money on nutritionists and naturopaths in past…just confused me more…everyone has a different opinion). I’m underweight and this is a very, very hard time for me.
I have been looking for a new breakfast shake. This one looks and sounds delicious! I will let you know how it works.
Great! This is another nice one — FULL of antioxidants too –> http://889yoga.com/blog/joy-mccarthy/antioxidant-rich-pomegranate-chocolate-smoothie-recipe/
How many servings does this recipe make?
just 1!
Difference between vegan protein powder & New Zealand whey?