So if I have a Coke and a box of Dots (they're vegan!), my blood sugar is going to spike and crash, and it's likely that I'll want more way before lunch time. Constantly unstable blood sugar will also put you in a bad mood, because the high spikes and crashes are a lot like bipolar disorder. Yuck!
I love smoothies. I especially love green smoothies. It's a great way to get more greens into your belly, and you can't taste them when they're blended with a bunch of fruit. Awesome!!!!
This smoothie serves 2, but I usually drink the whole thing myself. You will need:
1 banana
1/2 c of berries, frozen or fresh (I used frozen blueberries)
1 container soy yogurt
1 tbs ground flaxseed
1 tbs wheat germ
1 generous handful of greens (I prefer spinach for smoothies, it blends nicely)
1 c water (you may want more; I like a "thinner than a milkshake" consistency)
1 handful of ice cubes (especially if it's a hot day)
Simply throw all of your ingredients into your blender and blend until they aren't ingredients anymore!
Feel free to play with your food: Use mango, kiwifruit, pineapple, strawberries, cherries, raspberries, blackberries- whatever you want. If it doesn't taste good like fruit (it should), add some orange juice or some stevia.
Truth in advertising: Depending on what fruit you use and how many greens you add, your smoothie might turn out to be an odd, unappetizing color. I drink mine out of a colored bottle, so if it looks nasty, I can still drink it in public without too much unnecessary commentary.
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