Fruit Smoothie Recipes Help Combat Childhood Obesity

Obesity, and especially childhood obesity, is receiving a great deal of concentration from the media in new years. It seems that at least once a week you are presented with a story about childhood obesity and the ever increasing overweight teen population.

Instead of our children outgrowing their baby fat they continue to gain weight which in turn increases the risks of chronic diseases such as Diabetes and, later in life, coronary heart disease. While there is no one particular cause of obesity, some habits indeed do not help. Sedentary live styles, poor eating habits, terrible food choices and, certainly, genetics all play roles. And, while it is tempting to lay the lion's share of blame on a non-controllable factor like genetics, it is indeed only a minor player.

When the now aging baby boomers grew up in In the 1950s and 1960s school gym classes were 5 days a week, cafeteria food consisted of "mystery meat," vegetables, jell-o or fruit and a carton of milk. Vending machines were placed in gas stations and never in schools. Everybody's mom was at home and after school every person played face until supper time! indeed many children were not allowed in the house until supper unless the weather was bad. Obviously, those days are long past for reasons too numerous to go into here.

Fast send to today and kids sit for hours in front of televisions and computers playing video games, visiting collective networking sites, and watching the most recent new You Tube video. All too often, these kid's after school time is unsupervised because both parents are working. So their food choices lean toward high calorie fast food. Unless the child participates in some type of structured rehearsal or sports schedule the only rehearsal comes from walking to the refrigerator.

Realistically, if we are at work while the kids are home, we cannot operate their eating habits as much as we would like. But we can help them resist the temptation of high-calorie foods and, vending engine treats if we can find "finger-tip" solutions. By that I mean putting salutary and nutritious foods in the house and encouraging our children by example to replace the sodas, chips, candy, and fast food with meals that are just as tasty and satisfying and a lot healthier at the same time.

Anyone who has worried about their kid's diets at all knows that it is very prominent to eat balanced portions of meats, fruits and vegetables as the key to maintaining both a salutary weight and a salutary lifestyle. But we also know that saying something and doing it can be very difficult. Pursuing the goals of providing meals that mix "good for you" with "this tastes good" is frequently a daily challenge.

Even though this may seem like an insurmountable problem there are steps you can take to heighten your children's diets that they will embrace right away. Start your family each day with a fruit smoothie formula using either fresh or frozen fruit and milk or yogurt. Make adequate to leave some in the refrigerator for a salutary smoothie after school snack. Fruit smoothie recipes, also being very easy to make they are very high in protein, vitamins, and minerals. Smoothies can also be made with fruit juice recipes, just make sure the juice you use isn't high in sugar.

Try this trick to make the after school smoothie treats "special": Pick up some big brightly colored straws at the store and make it a habit to keep a combine of large drink glasses in the refrigerator to chill. When the kids get home from school, they naturally pour the smoothie into the chilled glass and enjoy. Even the pickiest of eaters will be sure to give it a try!

Here is a basic fruit smoothie formula to try tomorrow. Both sweet and fresh tasting, it is a salutary breakfast and a great after school treat:

Pineapple Banana Smoothie
- 1 banana
- 1 cup of milk (soy, 2% or evaporated)
- 1/cup of pineapple chunks
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 4-6 ice cubes

Blend the banana, milk, pineapple and honey along with 3 ice cubes to start. Mix until you have a smooth creamy drink adding more ice cubes or milk as needed. This is an easy formula to double.

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Recipes for Old Fashion Refreshing Desserts: Sherbet, Pie, Fruit Punch, and Pineapple Orange Squares

We all have our own idea of the ideal dessert. And many times, our favorites are the old fashion desserts we enjoyed in our mothers' and grandmothers' homes. This description contains recipes from my collection of old fashion desserts and they are tasty! The Lime Pineapple Sherbet, Strawberry Glace Pie and Pineapple Orange Squares recipes are great desserts for a hot summer day yet can be enjoyed year-round. The Malibu Fruit Punch is a refreshing drink.

Homemade Lime Pineapple Sherbet
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 regular cans crushed pineapple
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups ginger ale
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar

Combine the lime juice, crushed pineapple, sugar, and ginger ale. Mix well. Stir in the half-and-half cream, whipping cream, and the sweetened condensed milk. Chill the mixer for 30 minutes in the refrigerator and then pour into the freezer can of your ice cream maker. Follow your ice cream freezer's directions.

Strawberry Glace Pie
This is an old method my mom cut from a local newspaper column when I was a child in the 1950s.

Piecrust Shell, baked and cooled
1 quart fresh Strawberries, washed and hulled
1 c. Sugar
3 T. Corn Starch
1 cup Water
2 tsp. Brandy Flavoring
Few drops red food coloring
1 cup Whipping Cream, whipped and sweetened

Cut up 1 cup of berries. Mix sugar and corn starch in medium saucepan. Stir in water gently until smooth. Add the cut-up berries. Cook and stir over medium heat until thick and clear. Stir in brandy flavoring and food color. Stir in remaining berries, saving 1/3 cup for garnish. Refrigerate until filling mounds. Pour into baked pie crust shell. Chill until firm, about 4 hours. Top with whipped cream and reserved berries.

Pineapple Orange Squares
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup coconut
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tbsp brown sugar
1-quart vanilla ice cream
8-oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup freezing orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 can (8 1/4-oz) crushed pineapple, drained
Pineapple slices, optional

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, coconut, butter and brown sugar. Spread the compound evenly in an 8 x 8-inch quadrate baking pan or dish. Press onto the bottom of the pan to form a firm, even crust. Bake at 325 degrees for about 20 minutes or until golden. Cool.

While crust bakes, stir ice cream to soften. Beat cream cheese and orange juice incorporate until fluffy. Add ice cream by spoonfuls, beating until smooth after each addition. Stir in the crushed pineapple. Spoon compound into the ready crust. Freeze for 8 hours or overnight. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Embellishment with pineapple slices, if desired.

Yields 9 squares

Malibu Fruit Punch
1 1/2 cups Hawaiian Punch Fruit Juicy Red
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1 cup small ice cubes or cracked ice
1/2 cup plain yogurt

In a blender container, incorporate all ingredients. Run on high for 30 seconds or until the ice is crushed. Serve.

Yield: 4 8-oz servings

Enjoy!

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Relief For Nursing Moms on Allergy Restriction Diets - Ditch Bland Fare For Tasty Food and Recipes

It's not easy being a mom, especially one with a newborn who has an allergy to--or is suspected of having an allergy to--something in your diet that ends up in your breastmilk. Signs that your baby may exhibit consist of fussiness, crankiness, vomiting, diarrhea, blood in the baby's stool, and/or a skin rash. Rather than give up the vital act of breastfeeding, many mothers submit to a diet that can be bland, boring, and limited, in hopes of identifying the offending food that has been "tainting" their breastmilk for their sensitive babies.

The most coarse culprit is cow's milk proteins. Other offenders might be eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, and tree nuts. How do you pinpoint the allergen? Doctors commonly advise removing them all from the mother's diet, then introducing them gradually, one by one, while observing the baby's reaction. Sounds uncomplicated enough--until you try to go grocery shopping, make a meal, or go out to eat. Suddenly, you comprehend roughly everything has soy, dairy, and wheat. What are you supposed to live on? Plain meat, plain vegetables, plain fruit? Did I mention plain? No more pizza, lasagna, ice cream, cake, cookies . . .

To make matters worse, it seems no one else is going through the same thing. At least when you're on a diet to lose weight, you can cheat! In this case, however, if you cheat, you feel guilt that you're harming your baby. And since no one else is experiencing this, you feel no one truly understands just how difficult it is. Before you know it, you're spending time dreaming of ice-cream sundaes and fantasizing about dining at every bistro in a ten mile radius, imagining you can literally order something besides a plain salad with no dressing.

Take a deep breath. Relief is near. Also, you deserve encouragement for the noble thing you are doing for your baby's sake, so that he or she can continue to enjoy the vital benefits of your breastmilk. This restriction diet won't last forever, yet that is dinky consolation when it feels like forever.

Instead of focusing on food that are forbidden, the key is to find relief with delicious foods and recipes you can enjoy guilt-free to your heart's content. You may need to buy a few new ingredients, but you can once again indulge in some very tasty foods and still follow your restriction diet. The below food suggestions and recipes are allergen-free. To clarify, they are dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, and wheat-free. Enjoy!

First, visit your local natural foods store, or find one online-it will come to be your new favorite store. These days, your local supermarket may even be well-stocked with these food items:

Cereals*
Salsa*
Guacamole*
Tortilla chips*
Barbecue Sauce*
Oat flour
Rice flour
Barley flour
Rice milk*
Coconut milk
Wheat-free pasta, such as rice pasta or corn pasta
Wheat-free Vanilla
Egg replacer (a powdery substance such as Ener-G Egg Replacer, and not to be confused with Egg Beaters)
Coconut oil
Vegan chocolate chips
Rice Dream* (it's like ice cream!)
Coconut milk "ice cream"
Coconut milk "yogurt"
Rice "cheese"

* Please note: You still must check the ingredient labels, as some varieties of these items do have soy, etc. With a dinky persistence, you should be able to find ones that don't.

With a dinky practice, you'll find it's not too difficult to adapt some of your regular recipes to adapt your restrictions. For instance, use rice milk or coconut milk in place of cow's milk. Use a blend of rice and oat flour for wheat or white flour. Canola oil or coconut oil works well in some recipes in place of butter or margarine (which does consist of dairy and soy). The egg replacer speaks for itself.

The following great recipes need no adaption, though. They are already dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, soy-free, and wheat-free, as well as tasty and easy to make:

Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Miss creamy soups and other creamy dairy dishes? Try this!

1/4 cup water
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 medium head of cauliflower, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup rice milk or coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon Each salt and pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Cook onion and garlic in the water in soup pot, stiffing occasionally, till tender. Stir in the nutmeg, broth and cauliflower. Bring to boil, sacrifice heat and simmer till tender, about 15-20 minutes. Ladle into a blender and blend till smooth. Return to pot and stir in the rice milk, salt, pepper, and parsley. Simmer briefly before serving.

Note: Try this formula with broccoli instead of the cauliflower if you like cream of broccoli soup.

Mustard Garlic Dressing

2 tablespoons ready mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon minced onion
1/3 cup olive oil

Whisk all ingredients together.

Oatmeal Bread

This makes a dense but delicious loaf.

11/2 cups oat flour
1/2 cup rice flour
1 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
3/4 teaspoons dry egg replacer mixed with 1 tablespoon warm water
1 cup rice milk
1/2 teaspoon vinegar

Whisk dry ingredients together in a bowl. Whisk the wet ingredients together in other bowl. Pour the wet into the dry. Stir together till just mixed. Shape into an oval loaf on a nonstick baking sheet. Sprinkle with oats, if desired.

Bake at 375 degrees for35-45 minutes.

Yield: 1 loaf

Banana "Ice Cream"

This has an unbelievably creamy texture, and can be flavored with vanilla, cocoa, or other fruits.

2 to 3 freezing ripe bananas
1/2 to 3/4 rice milk or coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla, optional
1/3 cup freezing strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, optional

Place ingredients in a blender in the order listed. Fetch lid. Turn blender on a medium speed. If ingredients stop moving, stop blender and use a rubber spatula or plastic tamper to mix them a bit, and add a dinky more rice milk, then replace lid and blend on medium-high till the mixture is creamy like soft-serve ice cream.

Yield: 2 servings

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yes, you can enjoy this classic favorite once more.

1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup rice milk or coconut milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup rice flour
1 cup oat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips

Mix the wet ingredients together in a medium bowl. Mix the dry ingredients in other bowl. Blend together. Add a dinky more rice milk if the dough seems too dry.

Drop dough by tablespoons onto nonstick baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10-12 minutes. Cool one dinky on pan before removing with a spatula to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 2 dozen

Chocolate Cake with Chocolate or Vanilla "Buttercream" Frosting

One word to delineate this cake: Bliss!

Chocolate Cake:

3/4 cup rice flour
3/4 cup oat flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup cold water

Prepare a 9 or 8-inch cake pan by lining the bottom Only with a wax paper or parchment.

Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix the wet ingredients in other bowl. Blend mixtures together, stirring well for about 1 minute. Pour the batter into the ready cake pan.

Bake at 350 degrees until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the cake. Hold a cooling rack against the top of the cake in the pan and invert. Determined peel off the wax paper. Let cake cool.

Yield: 1 cake layer

Note: You can also use this batter to make chocolate cupcakes.

"Buttercream" Frosting:

1/2 cup coconut oil (it comes solid, like a hard shortening), softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (or flavoring of your choice)
2 cups confectioners sugar
1/8 cup rice milk or coconut milk

Cream the oil with an galvanic hand mixer. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Beat in the rice milk until light and fluffy.

Yield: 1 1/2 cups frosting

For Chocolate "Buttercream" Frosting, mix in 1/8 cup cocoa with the sugar.

Blueberry Muffins

1 cup oat flour
1 cup rice flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup rice milk or coconut milk
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 1/2 cups rinsed fresh or freezing blueberries (pat dry)

Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix wet ingredients in other bowl. Blend together. Fold in the blueberries. Spoon batter into 12 lined muffin cups of standard size. Sprinkle tops with cinnamon-sugar, if desired

Bake at 375 degrees for about 20-22 minutes, or till muffins test done.

Yield: 12 muffins

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Non-Alcoholic Beverage Recipes That Are Great For entertaining

Whether you are enchanting a large or small group, these beverage recipes are quick, easy, and tasty. And they are good for all age groups from the youngsters to grandma! The Lemonade-Orange Drink is a tasty treat for picnics, family meals, parties, showers, or other occasions. It is refreshing on a hot day and tasty any day. The Sparkling Strawberry/Lemonade is good with or without alcohol. It gets its name from sparkling water or Champagne, if you so desire. If enchanting a large group, you might want to make it both ways. One punch bowl or pitcher for the youngsters and tee-totalers and one for those who drink alcohol. If you prefer smoothies, here is a appetizing method for one that tastes like a banana split and it is made with low-fat yogurt. Yummy! And not to be left out, I have included a method for the coffee-lovers. This Homemade Vienna Coffee Mix makes a good coffee drink. It can also be mixed and located in a decorative tin or jar and given as gifts to your guests, friends, co-workers, etc.

Lemonade-Orange Drink
1 can (12-oz) icy orange juice concentrate
1 can (12-oz) icy lemonade concentrate
2 pkgs Kool-Aid lemonade mix
1 cup sugar
water

In a 1 gallon container, mix the juice concentrates, Kool-Aid mix, and the sugar together with adequate water to fill container. Stir well to dissolve the juices and Kool-Aid.

Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade With Or Without Alcohol
3 cups quartered fresh strawberries
1 cup cold water
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 (6-oz) can icy lemonade concentrate, undiluted
2 cups chilled sparkling water or Champagne, if preferred

In a blender concentrate the strawberries, cup of cold water, and sugar; process until smooth. concentrate the strawberry puree and lemonade concentrate in a pitcher, stirring until the lemonade dissolves. Add the sparkling water and serve over ice.

Banana Split Smoothie
2 medium bananas, peeled and sliced
1 can (8-oz) crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)
1 cup crushed ice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened orange juice
1 carton (8-oz) low-fat vanilla yogurt

In the box of a blender, concentrate the bananas, pineapple with juice, ice, sugar, and orange juice. Put the cover on the blender and process the compound until smooth. Add the yogurt and process until blended. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 cups

Homemade Vienna Coffee Mix
1/2 cup instant coffee granules
2/3 cup sugar*
2/3 cup powdered milk or creamer
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Mix all the ingredients together. Put into an airtight box to store or into a decorative jar to give as a gift.

To use: Stir 2 rounded teaspoons into a cup of hot water.

*For diabetics or those watching their sugar intake, substitute Splenda granulated. And did you know cinnamon is a blood sugar regulator? always good to consist of it in food and drinks when possible.

Enjoy!

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Acai Berry Shakes Recipes

Using the acai berry in your shakes is a simple way to insert this superfood into your daily routine. The berry is useful to both people trying to lose weight or put on muscle. people with those goals know that shakes are one of the easiest ways to reach those goals, while still getting all the nutrition principal to keep your body healthy. Here are a few of my popular acai berry shakes that I am sure you will love.

Acai Berry Weight Loss Shake

This shake is a great exchange for a morning or afternoon meal. It will help you lose weight simply by holding you full longer than most meals and is packed with plentifulness of the nutritional article that many dieters miss out on.

1 Serving Acai Pulp or Powder
5-6 Ice Cubes
1/2c Low fat organic yogurt
1 Scoop whey protein powder
1/4c icy blueberries
5 Whole icy strawberries
12oz Water

Put all of these ingredients into a blender and mix until smooth. This is a fast and easy meal exchange shake that will do a great job of holding you over until your next meal. The acai berry helps suppress appetite, so it is the perfect addition to this weight loss shake.

Acai Berry Protein Shake

This shake is designed for weightlifters as a post workout meal. Most lifters know that it is principal to feed your muscles within 30-60 minutes after lifting. The acai berry has an perfect amino acid profile, so it is a great way to help with muscle recovery.

1 Serving Acai Pulp or Powder
5-6 Ice Cubes
1/2c Low fat organic yogurt
1-2 Scoops whey protein powder (chocolate)
1 tsb. Natural peanut butter
1 Banana
12oz Milk or water

After you blend all these ingredients together your muscles will be thanking you for feeding them after a great attempt at the gym.

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Ab Diet Recipes That Are Fun and Easy

Abs diet recipes have something of a reputation for being dull. Ever gone to a restaurant and ordered the "diet plate", only to have your waiter bring you a plate of Jello and cottage cheese?

The hardest part of defining abs is seeing them. In order to see your abs, you must lose the body fat. After your fat is gone, you still have to build up muscle tissue, and that requires protein.

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A low fat, high protein diet doesn't need to be boring, though.

Here are a few fun, easy recipes to help you get started.

Tofu

Tofu is very high in protein and is great for building lean muscle. It is very coarse in Asian cuisine and is becoming popular in Western cooking because it can be a versatile, low-fat exchange for meat or dairy in many dishes. It can be found in the produce section of most grocery stores.

Tofu Strawberry Banana Shake

Ingredients:
1 block silken or soft tofu
1 frozen banana
1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
1/2 cup skim milk or soy milk
4 strawberries

Preparation:
1. Drain the tofu and cut it into chunks.
2. Chop the banana and take off the strawberry stems.
3. Mix all ingredients in blender or food processor.

Time to Prepare: 5 minutes
Makes 1 serving

Tip: Add protein powder for an extra boost.

Lentils

Lentils (both red and brown) are also a protein powerhouse. The following recipe looks so complicated, you'll impress your dinner date. But don't let the long ingredients list fool you - it's so simple that you can make it even if you have no cooking experience. Add the spices to your taste to make it mild or spicy.

Indian Curried Red Lentil Soup
(Taken from Vegetarian Times, March 2004)

1 cup red lentils (rinsed)
4 1/2 cups nonfat vegetable stock
2 Tbs. Nonfat plain yogurt
1 tsp. Curry powder
1 tsp. Grated fresh ginger (or powdered)
1/2 tsp. Ground cumin
1/2 tsp. Cayenne
1/2 tsp. Onion powder

Possible garnishes may be:
* Shredded coconut
* Dried peanuts
* Cilantro
* Diced red pepper
* Chutney
* Raisins

1. Put lentils and vegetable stock in a large
saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high
heat.
2. Cut heat to medium, and
cook for about 20 minutes, or until lentils
are tender.
3. Cut heat to very low.
4. Put 2 cups lentils and yogurt into
blender, and puree until smooth.
5. Recombine with soup in pan, and stir in seasonings.
6. Heat and serve, garnishing each quantum as desired.

Time to Prepare: 30 minutes
Makes 6 servings

There are many places on the Web where you can find free, simple recipes to lower your fat and build your muscle.

If you're bored of the same old thing, try Japanese cooking - it is typically low in fat and high in vitamins and protein. Also, even if you're not a vegetarian, check out some vegetarian recipes. Vegetarian cuisine has virtually no fat and a lot of health benefits.

Remember, abs diet recipes don't have to be dull and bland. Get creative with your cooking. Your abs and your taste buds will both thank you.

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Be salutary With delicious Chia Seed Recipes

Tiny Chia Seeds offer a huge nutritional punch. Their high fiber and protein content, plus their low calories, make chia seeds a frightful weightloss food and a great increasing to many recipes. The calcium and boron in this salutary food offers security to your bones as you get older and the omega 3 fatty acids promote heart health.

Now that you know some of the benefits of this superfood, how do you eat them?

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A singular serving of chia seeds is just 1/4 teaspoon. These can be sprinkled on any foods your commonly eat, like yogurt, cereal, salads, soups, scrambled eggs or rice, potatoes. They can also be added to stir fry or a smoothie.

Chia Gel

This miniature seed absorbs many times its weight in water, creating a gel which you can also use in recipes. To make the gel, just add 9 parts water to one part chia seeds in a shaker bottle. Shake several times to prevent clumping. Once it's made, chia gel will keep in the refrigerator for several days and can be added to your morning smoothie or any other recipe.

Try These tasty Chia Seed Recipes

Chia Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups green tea
1 small banana
1/3 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
1/3 cup yogurt
1/4 cups chia gel

Directions

Place all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. You can substitute any fresh fruit that you prefer also.

Chia Seed Pancake Recipe

Ingredients

2 scoops whole seeds (scoop comes with them)
1 box pancake mix of your preference
fresh fruit, such as strawberries or blueberries

Directions

Make pancake batter according to directions. Add seeds and fruit, reserving a few berries to top the pancakes later.

Cook in heavy pan until golden brown on both sides.

Serve, topped with fruit and syrup, yogurt or other topping.

You can add chia seeds to any baking mix, such as muffins or bread. When using a bread machine, naturally add a scoop of this salutary seed to the mix before beginning the machine.

Now that you know how easy it is to incorporate this nutritious food into your daily diet, where do you get them?

Chia seeds are ready at condition food stores or natural food stores like Whole Foods or online at places like Amazon or websites specializing in them. The average cost is about per pound - that's a lot of food for the money when 1/4 teaspoon is a serving!

Copyright 2010 Joan Jones

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Super Green Food Recipes

Smoothies are no longer crunchy granola hippie food. They are in sidewalk cafes and are being sold at the grocery store in 6 packs. But smoothies are easy to make at home and can be even more nutritious when you make them yourself. One of the best reasons to start drinking smoothies is if you are prone to skipping breakfast.

Breakfast is the most prominent meal of the day, yet millions of people walk out the door with a thermos of coffee and a full to-do list. Your body needs fuel to work properly. Your brain needs energy to think properly. Smoothies are a great way to get super nutrition in a tasty treat. They are quick to make and easy to share. What more could you want form a great breakfast?

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I keep a list of smoothie ingredients on hand so I can make the best tasting, most nutrient rich shake I can. I keep these ingredients on hand all the time so I can substitute separate fruits or juices to turn the flavor depending on my mood.

Here is my list: juice (I mix it up), plain whole yogurt, flax seeds, a super green powder, coconut milk powder, protein powder (vanilla), flax seed oil, and wheat germ.

You can start out with juice, yogurt, green food and the Coconut milk powder and work in the flax seeds, protein powder and other ingredients. I recommend a powdered super green mix because it mixes de facto and digests very quickly. (In fact I often mix it with a cup of juice and take a green shot for a mid afternoon pick me up!) Plus it is less expensive than other vitamin regimes because you get all the nutrients you need in one shot. I particularly like adding vanilla protein powder and Coconut milk powder because they add more protein and omega 3 fatty acids, plus the coconut milk powder tastes de facto creamy and good! Ok, now that you have your basic ingredients lets get down to it!

Smoothies are good for you for many reasons, but two in particular. One: smoothies incorporate facilely available nutrients in a liquid form. This means you get the nutrients you want in a extremely digestible form, right away. Second: they are great wholesome food on the go. Let's face it, we need better food for a fast pace society. Before you go drop someone else 5 dollar bill on a starbucks -try creating your own smoothies and feel the super green food difference!

Smoothie recipes without using a blender

Creamy orange

1 cup orange juice (to taste)

1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt

1 tb super green energy powder

1 tb coconut milk powder

2-3 cubes of ice (helps mix ingredients and keeps it cold)

Put ingredients into jar with tight lid and shake vigorously or whisk together

Grape dream

2 cups grape juice (to taste)

1 cup vanilla protein powder

1 tsp super green energy powder

1 tsp coconut milk powder

2-3 cubes of ice (helps mix ingredients and keeps it cold)

Put ingredients into jar with tight lid and shake vigorously or whisk together

This one is sweet and creamy

Cranberry Lemon zest

1 cup cranberry juice (to taste)

1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt

1 tsp super green energy powder

1 tsp lemon juice

2-3 cubes of ice (helps mix ingredients and keeps it cold)

Put ingredients into jar with tight lid and shake vigorously or whisk together

This one is a real zinger and great when it's hot!

Smoothie recipes using your blender

These are easy to make before work and you can
make abundance to share with your house too!

Apple banana fun

1 cup apple juice

1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt

1 tsp super green energy powder

1 tsp wheat germ

1 large cored apple (with or without peel)

1 ripe banana

2-3 cubes of ice

Put ingredients into blender and serve cold

This one turns out very chunky and good! The wheat germ gives I a small texture and marvelous nutty taste.

Coconut banana cream

1 half cup fresh filtered water

half cup coconut milk powder

1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt

1 tsp super green energy powder

2 tsp flax seeds

1 ripe banana

half a cup of half and half (optional, but good)

2-3 cubes of ice

Put ingredients into blender and serve cold

Ok, are you ready for a yummy, creamy, coconutty and that's de facto good for you? Try this recipe!

For this one I use fruit I keep the freezer, try it - its easy. Next time bananas, blueberries or strawberries (or any other fruit) starts to go bad, just peel chop and ice it in a bag. I then use these chunks for smoothies all year long! It replaces the ice and gives your smoothies great flavor and texture.

Frozen Slushie delight

1 cup 2% milk

1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt

1 tsp super green energy powder

2 tsp flax seeds

1 cup frozen fruits

1 ripe banana

2 tsp coconut milk powder

1 tsp flax seed oil

1 splash of vanilla extract

Put ingredients into blender and serve cold

Healthy bloody mary

2 cups tomato/ vegetable juice

1 tsp super green energy powder

1 quarter cup celery leaves

2 -3 fresh basil leaves

2-3 cubes of ice

Put ingredients into blender and serve cold, serve with fresh celery sticks

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