Blueberry-Spinach Protein Shake and Steel Cut Oats The idea of a blueberry-spinach protein shake may make your face contort in disapproval, but I think it's actually palatable. In fact, I enjoy the flavor!
Blueberries are a super food that need to be included in your regular diet since they are jam-packed with antioxidants (vitamins A, C, and E) and studies show how they slow the aging process (more information about blueberries).
Spinach, a great leafy green vegetable, is another super food with antioxiants as well as cancer-fighting agents. It also has a high percentage of vitamin K1 which prevents bone cell breakdown as we age (more information about spinach)
Accompanied with the protein shake, is a 1/4 cup serving of steel-cut oats which provides sustained energy for a busy day. If you haven't tried steel cut oats yet, give 'em a try---a very hearty whole grain hot cereal.
Here's how to whip up this Rock Your Body Breakfast:
Steel Cut Oat Cereal:
1/4 C steel cut oats
1 C water
1 tablespoon of currants, raisins or chopped dates for sweetness
1 teaspoon cinnamon
-In medium-sized pot, bring to boil oats, water, fruit, and cinnamon. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
Shake:
1 serving of your favorite whey-isolate vanilla protein powder (I use Dymatize Elite)
1 C frozen spinach
1/2 C blueberries
water or milk
Blend in blender, do a little dance, then enjoy.
A healthy body is created one meal at a time.
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