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Nutrition
A Great Tasting Low Calorie Treat
04/08/11 08:53
Yes, it is true.
You can have a great tasting and low calorie treat.
I have a pretty good sweet tooth but with a tiny bit of willpower and my Vitamix blender, my waistline will stay slim and my sweet tooth will be satisfied.
I’m talking about making a watermelon strawberry smoothie. I made it for the kids and myself tonight.
Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups watermelon
• 1 cup strawberries (frozen)
• 1 8 oz. can pineapple (any)
• 2 cups ice
Blend and enjoy.
The best thing about making your own smoothies is that you control what goes into them. This one has no extra sugar other than the natural fruit sugar. What is better than something that tastes great and is guilt free? Well, if it was $$$ free $$$. But, this smoothie is pretty close when you compare a similar size one from your favorite smoothie store probably runs about $4-$6 ... or more.
Occasionally I’ll throw in some whey protein for a great recovery drink too, especially after long, hot summer runs!
And, as a plus, the kids love it. I got them to drink their daily fruit requirements in one sitting and they thought they were getting an ‘ice cream smoothie.’ Sweet success!
There is no easy way. Just do it. Never give up!
E
You can have a great tasting and low calorie treat.
I have a pretty good sweet tooth but with a tiny bit of willpower and my Vitamix blender, my waistline will stay slim and my sweet tooth will be satisfied.
I’m talking about making a watermelon strawberry smoothie. I made it for the kids and myself tonight.
Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups watermelon
• 1 cup strawberries (frozen)
• 1 8 oz. can pineapple (any)
• 2 cups ice
Blend and enjoy.
The best thing about making your own smoothies is that you control what goes into them. This one has no extra sugar other than the natural fruit sugar. What is better than something that tastes great and is guilt free? Well, if it was $$$ free $$$. But, this smoothie is pretty close when you compare a similar size one from your favorite smoothie store probably runs about $4-$6 ... or more.
Occasionally I’ll throw in some whey protein for a great recovery drink too, especially after long, hot summer runs!
And, as a plus, the kids love it. I got them to drink their daily fruit requirements in one sitting and they thought they were getting an ‘ice cream smoothie.’ Sweet success!
There is no easy way. Just do it. Never give up!
E
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