I want to get fit and healthy. But it is hard for me to join a health club — it’s too expensive, there’s no gym convenient for my schedule. And anyway, I’m an independent type. Especially with a full time job and other activities – I don’t always have time to prepare meals for myself.
Probably the best way to get the right amount of protein in my diet is through solid food, but I find it is hard work to prepare healthy meals every day, so it is not always easy to get all of the recommended protein I need, through solid foods.
I’m so glad I discovered a recipe by Charmaine (from Oxygen Mag) – a protein smoothie I now include in my daily breakfast habit – it feeds my muscles to help me stay fit.
As Charmaine says ...
Try this shake for breakfast to make sure you get your daily dose! Here are a few more reasons to add this drink to your diet:
Apple skins pack insoluble fiber, the kind that passes through your digestive system largely unchanged, promoting bowel regularity and, in essence, keeping your waistline trim.
Prunes deliver high amounts of soluble fiber, which has been shown to control blood sugar levels to provide a sense of fullness, which can help prevent you from overeating.
Natural peanut butter is a cholesterol-free and inexpensive protein source.
Just a tablespoon of ground cinnamon has the same amount of antioxidants as four ounces of grape juice.
Fresh ginger helps to relieve body aches.
RECIPE: Charmaine’s Protein Smoothie – Delicious Spiced Apple
Ingredients
1 small Apple, cored, chopped into chunks and frozen (skin left on)
1/4 cup dried, pitted Prunes, frozen
1 tbsp all-natural Peanut Butter
1 tsp ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp minced fresh Ginger
1/2 tsp ground Cardamom
1 scoop vanilla whey Protein Powder
3/4 cup chilled Water
Source: Charmaine Broughton-Dunn – Oxygen Mag
Photo: DrinkMeHealthy
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