Green Morning Smoothie

There's nothing more refreshing than starting your day with something green!

Ingredients (all from Trader Joe's):

1/2 very ripe banana, sliced

1/2 cup of water

1/2 cup organic frozen spinach

1/3 cup organic frozen strawberries

2 scoops of vanilla flavored soy protein powder

BLEND & SERVE!

If it's not sweet enough for you, add some organic agave extract and blend again!

Wholegrain Bagel with Ham, Egg & Cheese

This is my Sunday morning breakfast.

Ingredients (all from Trader Joe's):

1 High Fiber Multigrain Bagel

1 Fresh Grade A Large Brown

Cage Free Egg

1 Organic American Slice

1 piece of Uncured Black Forest Ham

Coconut Oil Spray

2 Eggs & Quinoa Toast

One of the greatest joys in life is soaking up a runny yoke with a piece of toast. I love eggs over easy, but it's just not the same without toast. Trying to cut grains from your diet is no easy feat. I've been searching high and low for a grain-free bread that doesn't taste like cardboard. I failed, but recently discovered quinoa bread at Trader Joe's. Although it is a grain, quinoa doesn't bloat you like wheat. And, quinoa is high in protein, so there's that added benefit. I have finally found a bread that is healthy and delicious!

And, while we are talking about eggs, please buy free-range, organic eggs!!! Besides the health benefits of eating eggs produced by hormone-free chickens, it's the right thing to do. I went to school in Virginia and came across countless chicken trucks on the highway. It is so sad to see all of those chickens crammed together. I can't morally support animal cruelty. Free-range, organic eggs are just one of those things that I splurge on to feel better about myself. I like to think they taste better, too!

Creamy Raspberry Breakfast Smoothie

Happy New Year! It's time to reset your body and detox!

I love a good smoothie for breakfast! I've been experimenting with different types of fruits, sweeteners, and milks. This is one of my favorites. It's made with goat's milk, organic raspberries, and Truvia. I made it using my new Cuisinart Smart Stick that I got for Christmas. It's a hand blender and so much easier to use/clean than a standard blender.

Goat's milk is new for me. I prefer the taste of cow milk or soy milk, but goat's milk is much easier on my sensitive stomach. Here are five reasons why goat's milk is better than cow's milk:

1. Goat's milk is less allergenic due to low levels of Caesin.
2. Goat's milk is naturally homogenized (no cancer-causing DNA mutations).
3. Goat's milk is easier to digest.
4. Goat's milk rarely causes lactose intolerance.
5. Goat's milk matches up to the human body better than cow's milk.

(Source: Mt. Capra)

Ingredients:

2/3 cup - goat's milk
1/2 cup - frozen, organic raspberries
2 packets - Truvia

Put it all together and BLEND!!!!

I bought the goat's milk and frozen raspberries from Trader Joe's and the Truvia packets from ShopRite.

Here's the nutritional breakdown for this meal:

7g of fat
20g of carbs
4g of fiber
6g of protein

***4 POINTS***

This should hold you over until lunch and energize you for the day! It's quick and refreshing!