Blackberry Citrus

I haven't updated on my workout / weight loss/ 2 smoothie progress. Yeah. Not really. My excuses are as follows...1) a series of illnesses for children and mommy have made working out unappealing 2) I think I am hungry, therefore I eat 3) I found I didn't like 2 smoothies every day.

Hopefully, now that illnesses have past, I can hit the gym consistently. I did do some Wii fit on some of those days when I didn't work out at the gym. Better than nothing. I also need to think of other lunches for myself. Healthy, low calorie and filling.

Today's smoothie is:

Blackberry Citrus

1/2 banana

juice of a grapefruit

juice of a temple orange

1/2 c frozen blackberries

1 T goji berries

1 T ground flax

1 T wheat germ

2 T hemp seed

1 T Honey

Strawberry Kiwi

Sometimes I can be slow. As in, why did I not think of this combo WAY before now? Whatever. It tastes good. I will make it again!

Strawberry Kiwi

1/2 banana

2 skinned kiwis

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1/4 c greek yogurt

3/4 c almond milk

1 T ground flax seed

1 T wheat germ

1 T chia seeds

Citrus Smoothies

Again, I have a smoothie most mornings, just haven't been posting. Lately, my FB have commented or asked about my SOTD post...time to blog.
We have a lot of fresh citrus fruit at our house. My sons school sells citrus by the case as a fundraiser.  Good fruit, don't want it to go to waste, good vitamin C, gonna put it in a smoothies.
I have found, I don't like the whole citrus in the blender, even with my vita mix. On a side note, did you know that the pith of citrus fruit (the white "skin") has many health benefits. Maybe, I need to suck it up (no pun intended)!  Anyway, so far I have been juicing my oranges.  I would probably continue to juice the grapefruits, the pith on them is very bitter.

Citrus Smoothie

1/2 banana

juice of 1 tangelo

juice of 1/2 grapefruit

1/4 c frozen blueberries

1/4 cup silken tofu

large handful of spinach

 1 T wheat germ

1 T ground flax seed

1 T Raw Honey

1 T chia seeds

I also love that my 18month old will come over to me and suck down a bunch of my smoothie! Good nutrition for her.

Yesterday's smoothie was another citrus smoothie.

1/2 banana

juice of 1 tangelo

juice of 1 grapefruit

skinned kiwi (did you know you CAN eat the skin of a kiwi? Not for me, but you can!)

handful of kale

1 T wheat germ

1 T ground flax seed

2T hemp seed

1 T bee pollen

2 oz aloe vera juice, not aloe vera gel!

 

 

Okay, aloe vera juice. Something new to try in my smoothie. I bought a bottle, will use the bottle, will not replace the bottle! I can smell it in the drink, even though I can't really taste it. The smell alone is enough to put me off. Besides that, the research I have done doesn't prove any health benefits. CAREFUL: it can be a laxative. Just so you know I DON'T speak from experience. 

Valentine's Smoothie

It has been 3 weeks since I last posted.  I have still had a smoothie most mornings, just nothing new.  I have also been really busy, a couple daycare children, plus my own to take care of during the day, doesn't leave a lot of time for me.  I have made it to the gym several times. It has been challenging with all the kids, plus illnesses (goodness we have NEVER been this sick as a family)! Spring needs to arrive so I can open windows and let the clean air into my house!
BUT today is Valentine's day!  I needed a love inspired smoothie for the day.  So I created a:

 

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie (oh yum!)

1 Cup soymilk (any milk would do, I just have soy right now)

1/4 C greek yogurt

1 Cup frozen strawberries (maybe more?)

1 T cocoa powder

1 T honey

1 T dried goji berries

2 T hemp seed

1 T bee pollen

1 T ground flax

1 T wheat germ

1 t vanilla extract

I wanted something healthy but yummy. This works. I can taste the strawberry through the chocolate, but it has all the extras to get me the nutrition I need.  Little Miss C is standing by me sucking it down!

Banana Date

Busy day ahead. Starting to care for 2 extra children. Start it off with a smoothie!

Banana Date

2 Bananas

5 whole pitted dates

1/4 c raw almonds

3/4 c greek yogurt

3 T raw oatmeal

1 T wheat germ

1 T ground flax seed

1 T hemp seed

almond milk to make 4 cups blended

It Isn't Easy Being Green

Everything green smoothie.  I needed inspiration today, couldn't think of a good smoothie. I looked in the fridge and pulled out everything green.

It Isn't Easy Being Green

1 Banana (okay, so not green!)
1 Cup coconut water

1 6oz container key lime yogurt

handful fresh spinach

2 peeled kiwis

1 cup diced honeydew melon

juice of 1/2 a lime

1 tsp barley grass powder

2 T hemp seed

1T ground flax seed

1T wheat germ

1 T honey

Very good. Can taste the hint of lime. Everytime I use kiwi, I feel a bit of tingle in my mouth. I think the blended seeds produce that effect. I don't get that feeling when I eat the kiwi whole. Anyone else?

Post Flu Smoothie / Cucumber Melon

It has been a while since I have even wanted a smoothie.  The stomach flu got me. Took me down. Sent me to the ER to get rehydrated (2 L later I started to feel a bit better. I am still not up to full eating strength. I am better, but my meals are smaller and I am just not hungry. Not a bad thing for the diet plan, actually.

I made myself a smoothie a couple days after the flu that would be easy on the stomach. Have you heard of the BRATT diet for after the flu.  Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast, Tea.  That is what this smoothie is based off.  The coconut water is good for electrolyte recovery, ginger is a digestion aid and pears are the same as applesauce (mild and easy to digest). 

Flu Recovery

1 Banana

3/4 C coconut water

1 cube of ginger

1 pear (home canned)

1/2 cup cooked white rice

Blend until the rice is smooth. 

 

Today's smoothie is very healthy looking. GREEN! Hubs watched me blend it up and decided that he didn't want any! He did try a sip and determine that the smoothie was pretty good!

 

 

Cucumber Melon

3/4 cup diced Honeydew Melon

3/4 cup diced musk /cantelope Melon

1 banana

4 inch chunk of peeled cucumber

1 T honey

handful spinach

 

Blend until smooth.

 

This smoothie doesn't require a liquid, the melon and cucumber have enough on their own that it blends to a nice smoothie consistency.  You can taste the cucumber, just a hint. Mint would be a good addition to this smoothie. Maybe in the summer when I have fresh mint in my garden.