Moms With Muscles: Strawberry Banana & Flax Smoothie

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Strawberry Banana & Flax Smoothie

Strawberry Banana & Flax Smoothie

from Fitness Magazine

Ingredients

1/2 medium banana

1/2 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed

Make It!

Blend all until smooth;). Easy!

Nutrition

1 serving

278 calories;7 g fat;1 g sat fat;43 g carbs;7 g fiber; 16 g protein

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Avocado~monounsaturated fat. Readily burned for fuel and encourage fat burning.
Broccoli~contains phytochemicals that help enhance fat loss.
Chili Pepper Flakes~capsaicin, a chemical that enhances calorie burning at rest as well as reduce hunger.
Eggs~research shows, those who start their day with eggs eat fewer calories during the rest of the day and also lose significantly more body fat.
Flaxseeds~essential omega 3 fatty acip alpha linolenic acid. Turns on fat burning genes and turns off genes that increase fat storage.
Ginger~relieves digestive upset. Reduces inflammation, boost blood flow to muscles and aid in muscle recovery and boosts calorie burn when eaten.
Grapefruit~reduces insulin levels. Prevents fat from being stored in the body.
Honey~it's a sugar, but low on the glycemic index. Rich source of nitric oxide metabolites; it actually encourages fat release from the body's cells.
Natural Peanut Butter~source of monounsaturated fat, that aids in fat loss. Always go for the natural pb's....they contain less sugars and carbs!
Oatmeal~slow digesting carb keeps blood sugar insulin levels low, so fat burning is high.
Olive Oil~monounsaturated fat. More likely to be burned as 'fuel'.
Salmon~rich in omega 3. Direct supply of the healthy fats that turn on fat burning and block fat storage.
Soybeans (edamame)~decreases appetite and calorie intake.
Walnuts~rich source of omega 3's.
Water~2 cups of cold water can boost metabolic rate. Drink before meals.