Gee, Think.

Every morning I make a fruit smoothie for myself. There’s always at least 1 banana. Definitely some Omega-3 enhanced Soy Milk. Then comes the frozen fruit. I’ll add any combination of tropical mix (honeydew melon, cantelope, grapes), strawberries, pineapple, or berry mix (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries). In order to give the mix some fluidity I’ll add orange or cranberry juice. There’s also two secret ingredients that I add, the first is ground flax meal. The second is wheat germ.

I think this is a really nutrituous way to start the day.  It gives a good boost of energy from the natural sugars in the fruits, but also delivers a good dose of fiber.  The bright fruits also contain important phytochemicals and anti-oxidants that help prevent cell damage.  The ground flax meal is a great source of essential fatty acids, which are used by the body to construct tissues and membranes, as well as increase good cholesterol while reducing bad cholesterol.

I honestly feel much better since adding these smoothies to my daily routine.  They don’t take that long to make either.  And the ingredients may add up to a couple dollars per smoothie, but that’s about a liters worth.  It’s cost effective, nutrituous, and quick.  What more could you want?   Plus, they’re delicious!

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