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Protein Shake for breakfast
A Protein Drink in Morning is Complete Meal for a Balanced Start to the Day
I thought this was a good article and think I'd like to try this recipe!
How to Make a Protein Shake
Ingredients:
1. 3-4 tablespoons of natural organic yoghurt. (Or alternative if dairy intolerant)
2. A rounded handful of berries (equivalent to the volume of 1 apple)
Optional Extras:
You could add the following if you desire:
1. 1 scoop of your protein powder. Protein powders can be dairy or non-dairy
2. 1-2 tablespoons of oats (best soaked overnight)
3. 1 tablespoon of ground nuts and seeds (best soaked overnight)
4. 1 tablespoon of liquid essential fatty acids
5. Vitamin C powder or a multi vitamin and mineral powder
Instructions:
Throw everything into a blender and whizz until smooth!
Natural organic yoghurt can be bought from most supermarkets and health food shops. It is always best to have organic sheep and goat`s yoghurt. If you are vegan, you can use soy yoghurt instead. If you are also soy intolerant, a great creamy alternative is 1/2 or a whole avocado. It is important to get organic dairy as toxins tend to accumulate in fatty foods.
Ideally organic berries are best because non-organic berries have been found to contain some of the highest levels of pesticides of all fruit. They can include raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries etc. These can be fresh or frozen.
Oats are a great source of low sugar carbohydrates. Organic is best. Nuts and seeds can include pumpkin, sunflower, linseed, almonds, Brazils, hazelnuts and walnuts. Most blenders come with an attachment to grind coffee. This can be used to grind the nuts and seeds.
Carrot Ginger Soup
I've made this before, but I tried a few new things today and this version came out especially nummy.
Ingredients:
2lb bag of carrots
ginger (the piece I used was about half the size of my hand)
6 cloves garlic
1 sweet onion (like a vidalia)
1 can of coconut milk
4 cups of vegetable stock
sesame oil
cilantro
red curry paste
Cook the onion in sesame oil. I like to cook onions til they get kind of translucent--increases the sweetness I think. Add peeled, diced carrots, minced ginger, minced garlic, can of coconut milk and veggie stock. Cook for 30-45 minutes or so, until the carrots are soft. Let stand and cool (I let it cool for about an hour). Blend in small batches (I did two ladles worth at a time). Heat back up and add a teaspoon or two of the curry paste. Serve with chopped cilantro sprinkled on top.