Great Smoothie Boosters

Coconut milk, chia seed and fresh pineapples with some ice? I have many people asking me what they can put in their smoothies. Well, here is a list of healthy things to add to your smoothies.  

• Chia seed
• Protein powder  
• Bee Pollen
• Wheat Germ
• CalciAim powder
• Lecithin granules
• Barley Grass powder  
• Just Carrots powder
• Redibeets powder 

• Water
• Fruit or vegetable juice
• Coconut milk
• Almond milk
• Kefir
• Plain Greek yogurt
• Green Tea
• Coconut water   

Smoothies can also contain other healthy ingredients to create a meal in a glass. These include:

• Oats - lots of fiber and may help to lower cholesterol.
• Spinach and Kale 
• Raw almond butter - a good source of fat and protein 
• Tofu - a great source of protein, it's tasteless but adds a rich, creamy texture to smoothies.
• Sesame seeds - grind them to get better absorption. 
• Nuts - finely ground almonds and cashew nuts can be added to smoothies for a thicker, chunkier consistency and great health benefits.  
• Dates, honey, ground cinnamon, cocoa powder, a lemon or lime or vanilla extract.   

Making smoothies is all about experimenting and being adventurous. With an array of fresh fruit and vegetables,the possibilities are endless.    

Wholefood Supplements to boost your smoothies 

Barley Life or Leaf greens keeps you alkaline and ensures that you have sufficient minerals, vitamins and amino acids (building blocks for protein).  

Just Carrots - Great plant source of beta-carotene and of all the carotenoids, beta-carotene is known for its efficient conversion to vitamin A, which is important in strengthening the immune system.

ProPeas Protein Powder - 5g of branched chain amino acids per 2 servings, 12g of pea protein powder per serving, non mucus forming, leaves an alkaline ash on the blood stream and takes four hours to digest.    

CalciAIM - a natural citrus drink mix that provides several nutrients crucial to proper skeletal function and overall wellness.  

Fit n Fiber - A delicious, tasty orchard peach flavor packing a hefty 12g of total fiber per serving.  Blends well with other beverages and into smoothies.  

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Bursting Beta Carotene Smoothie

1 glass water

4 peaches, washed and de-stoned

1 carrot or 1 Tbs Just Carrots powder

2 oranges

as much ice as you like

Put all of the above in a strong blender and blend until smooth. Garnish with fresh mint and serve.   

 

Refreshing Green Smoothie

1 cup water

1 slice of fresh pineapple (1/2 cup)

3 mint leaves

1 thin slice of fresh lime

1 TBS ground chia seeds

½ cup of organic spinach or Kale

6-8 drops of "Lemon Drop" flavored Stevia drops or stevia to taste  

1-½ cups of ice or as much as desired. 

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.

Sassy Coconut Peach Smoothie

2 cups of coconut water  

1 navel orange

2 peaches

1 apricot

a sliver of ginger

as much ice as desired

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.

Some more fruit smoothie combinations

Mango and pineapple

Mango and peach

Papaya, banana, dates

Mango and banana

Pineapple and strawberry or any berry for that matter

Mango, pineapple and Blueberries

Frozen Bananas, raw cocoa, chia seeds,rice milk, ice

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