Eating Right - White Smoothie

     Two things I have discovered when it comes to staying fit: I have to keep moving, and blend at least one smoothie each day. Smoothies have proven to me that I can have things that taste good with out them being high in fat and sugar.

Watch this smoothie being blended!

     According to Harley Pasternak's "Body Reset Diet", a smoothie should have the following components:

- A liquid base (milk (dairy/non-dairy), water or flavored water...no juice)

- A lean protein (non-fat Greek yogurt or protein powder)

- Healthy fat (nuts, seeds, avocado)

- High fiber carbohydrates, which consist of any fruit or vegetable

     In the smoothie routine, Pasternak suggests having a white smoothie at the beginning of the day
because of the high fiber content. Some tips would be to to be sure to leave the skin on the apple for the fiber boost, freeze bananas ahead of time, and to add liquid first.

Ingredients:

5 raw almonds, whole or chopped
1 red apple, unpeeled, cored and chopped
1 small banana, frozen and cut into chunks (don't let this be a caveat; if you have a fresh banana, use that)
3/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup fat-free milk (I use almond milk)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or as you like it

     Blend everything together. Add protein powder for an extra boost, and ice cubes or cold water to increase the volume without adding to your caloric load.

Nutrition Info: Calories 325  Total Fat 4 grams   Carbs  56 grams  Protein  19 grams
                           Fiber   8 grams
For more information, check out  "The Body Reset Diet", by Harley Pasternak, available on Amazon.

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