Those who know me well will know I have smoothies for breakfast nearly every morning. Smoothies are my go-to breakfast for a few reasons; simple, fast, healthy. They are simple because you can virtually put anything in a blender, the possibilities are endless. I make one large smoothie and share with my husband, for a one stop, one dish breakfast.
The ingredients for my smoothies always change depending on what I have in the house, and the taste I am going for. This morning’s smoothie went like this (makes 2)…
- 1 pint blackberries
- 1 banana
- 5 strawberries
- 1 – 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- ~1/4-1/2 cup Organic Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp freshly ground flaxseeds
- 1 handful spinach
- **1 spoonful coconut oil**
Yes, straight coconut oil in my smoothie. When preparing a balanced meal, there needs to be a source of carbohydrates (fruits and veggies), protein (Greek yogurt), and fats (coconut oil, flaxseeds). Fats help you feel full longer, are necessary for hormone production and brain health, they hydrate your skin, and more. The low-fat fad is out the window according to the lens of science… it’s time to put it into practise.
What healthy sources of fats are on your menu?
In Health,
Dr. Karen