Westchester Nutritionist
INGREDIENTS
METHOD
Makes 1 serving
This refreshing and delicious endocrine-enhancing smoothie is bursting with beneficial nutrients that will get your day started and keep you going until lunch!
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup pure water or organic green or white tea (cooled)
1/2 cup lite coconut milk
1 scoop pure whey protein or vegan protein powder (no soy, no sugar)
1 t Maca root* powder (gelatinized)
1 T ground flax seeds
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1/2 cup frozen banana chunks
1 small handful fresh mint
1 large handful fresh organic baby greens (spinach, kale, swiss chard, etc.)
Juice of 1/2 lime or lemon
1 pinch Himalayan sea salt (optional)
Ice (optional)
METHOD:
Add all ingredients (except protein powder) to blender and process until smooth. Add protein powder and process briefly until combined with rest of ingredients. Enjoy! Makes 1 serving
*Maca is a root plant that is native to Peru and well known for its powerful, hormone-balancing properties. Although maca does not affect the hormones directly, it has hormone-balancing effects by providing nutrients to the body, which are used by the endocrine system. It’s qualities help alleviate a range of stressors including fatigue, anxiety, stress, depression, and sleep issues. Some of it’s other benefits include regulating mood swings, increasing libido, energy enhancement, improved fertility and enhanced mental clarity and focus.
This protein-packed smoothie is the perfect meal replacement or recovery meal after a workout.
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 – 2 scoops Whey Cool Protein Powder* (organic and from grass-fed cows)
1 tsp L-Glutamine powder* (for building and maintaining lean body mass)
1/2 cup lite coconut milk (sold in a small can at trader joe)
2-4 oz pure water
1 tsp organic extra virgin coconut oil
1 T chopped raw, unsalted nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews, brazil, pecans, macadamias)
3” piece banana (barely ripe) – best if frozen
Sprinkle of cinnamon
1 pinch sea salt
Ice (if needed)
Put all ingredients in blender and blend until combined. For extra nutrition , add 1 handful of greens or a tsp. of EssentiaGreens*. Enjoy!
*You can purchase the above products – Whey Cool Protein Powder, L-Glutamine Powder and EssentiaGreens in my online store. Make sure and enter the promo code “JJ15%” at checkout for a 15% discount on your order.
Ingredients:
• 4 oz. pure water
• 4 oz. plain kefir
• 1/2 cup ice
• 1 scoop Whey Cool Protein Powder (plain or vanilla)
• 1 tsp. flax oil
• 1 tsp. chia seeds
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1/2 banana
• 1 handful leafy greens (spinach, kale work best)
Method:
Add all ingredients to blender and blend for approximately 1 minute.
* for a chocolatey immune boost add 1 T raw cacao powder.
My brother Johnny lives in Santa Cruz, has been a vegetarian most of his life, surfs, plays the trombone and is totally chill. Its no wonder he looks younger then all of us!
The following is his famous Breakfast Smoothie recipe which was inspired by my Dad, the original “Smoothie King”. Bottoms up!
INGREDIENTS:
2-3 leaves Dino kale (stems removed)
2 leaves any chard-can add 1 leaf romaine lettuce also.
1 banana
1/2 cup each (approximately) frozen strawberries (Trader Joe’s organic), blueberries (Trader Joe’s organic), mangos (again…Trader Joe’s organic)
Around 2 tablespoons raw cocoa nibs
1 peeled orange (organic, if available)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 scoop Whey Cool Protein (chocolate or vanilla)
1 scoop EssentiaGreens
Around 2 cups liquid (I use either filtered water, or unsweetened tea (if I need an additional boost)
1 medjool date (optional)
METHOD:
Add all ingredients to a VitaMix or blender and blend for 1-2 minutes on high speed. Makes 2 good-size servings.
My sister Jenny, her husband Jeff and their daughter Danielle claim this as their “family smoothie” It’s Surprisingly yummy – the avocado and chia seeds make this a filling and delicious start to your day.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup alkaline water
1/2 cucumber- cut
1 cup kale
1 carrot – cut in 4 pieces
1/2 apple
1/4 avocado
1 stalk celery- cut in 4 pieces
2tbs. Chia seeds
METHOD:
Blend all in a blender or Vita Mix and enjoy!
What says Summer more than a Pina Colada!? Only problem is they are about 644 calories – that’s 100 calories more than a Big Mac – ouch! So if you want to spend more time in your bikini and less in your cover up, here is a recipe for a protein smoothie that tastes so much like the real thing you may want to serve it with a paper umbrella!
Ingredients:
2 0z. pure water
2 oz. pure pineapple juice
2 oz. lite coconut milk
1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1/2 banana
1/2 T flax oil
1/2 cup ice
1 scoop Whey Cool Protein Powder (plain or vanilla)
Place 1st 7 ingredients in blender and blend for 1 minute. Add protein powder and blend for another 30 seconds or so until creamy. Alcohol optional : )
This “morning after” smoothie is chock full of health promoting antioxidants and nutrients designed to hydrate and detoxify you after a night of shenanigans!
Ingredients:
6 oz. pure water
1/2 ripe avocado
1 fistful organic baby kale or spinach
1 fistful organic parsley
juice of 1/2 lime
1 tsp flax oil
pinch of cayenne pepper
ice if needed
Method:
Blend for 1-2 minutes, adding extra water if needed. Bottoms up!
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