Looking for healthy options and short on time?  Make a shake!  Shakes are a great way to get your daily recommended servings of fruit, vegetables, and protein.

Fruit- Keep it healthy.  Instead of adding sugar and ice cream to your shake, opt for natural sweeteners like honey.  If you prefer a thicker shake, add nonfat yogurt.  Throw in your favorite fresh or frozen fruit in the blender for a sweet treat that’s sure to please!

Veggie- If you’re using fresh vegetables, make sure to wash them before tossing in the blender.  If you have a food processor, you can use just about any vegetable you want.  I like to make my shakes with carrots, spinach, kale, and flax seed.  You can then mix the veggies with soy milk, coconut milk, or yogurt.

Protein-  If your stuck on the taste of fruit and veggie shakes, simply add a cup of whey protein to your recipe.  Whey protein can also be added to peanut butter, skim milk, and bananas.  After a workout, I mix a cup of whey protein with almond milk. 

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