Sensational Smoothies

Smoothies are one of the easiest and most nutritious breakfast, snacks, pre/post workout meals you will come across.

All you need is a good blender or Thermomix, your ingredients, a travel protein shaker and you’re done in 20 seconds flat!

Here is a collection of my favourite combinations

Berry Smoothie

• 150 reduce fat milk
• 100 ml water
• 1 tbl chia seeds
• 30g of plain protein powder
• ½ cup of raspberries
• 1 tsp honey

 Green Smoothie

• 2 cups of raw spinach
• 100ml almond milk
• ½ a banana
• 30g of plain protein powder
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 50ml of pot set yoghurt
• 100ml reduced fat milk

 Nut Butter Berry

• 100ml reduced fat milk
• ½ a banana
• 1tbls of almond, Brazil nut & cashew nut spread
• ½ cup of frozen berries
• 30g of plain protein powder
• ½ cup of ice

Ginger Berry Bliss

• 100ml almond milk
• ¼ cup of quick oats
• ½ tsp of fresh grated ginger
• ½ cup of blueberries
• ½ cup strawberries
• 1 tsp of honey
• 1 tsp of chia seeds
• 30g of plain protein powder
• 100ml of water

 Pina Cola Smoothie

• 100ml of coconut milk
• 1 cup of fresh pineapple
• 30g of plain protein powder
• 1 cup of ice

 Mango Madness

• 100ml almond milk
• ½ cup avocado
• 1 cup of mango
• 1tbl lime juice
• 30g of plain protein powder
• 1 cup of ice

Kale Kapow

• 2 cups of raw spinach
• 100ml almond milk
• ½ a banana
• 30g of plain protein powder
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 50ml of pot set yoghurt
• 50ml coconut milk

 Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake

• 1 cup strawberries
• 250mls unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbl cashews (soaked overnight)
• 3 tbl quick oats (soaked overnight)
• 1 tbl chia seed (soaked overnight)
• 1 tbl lemon juice
• ½ tsp vanilla essence

 Choc-Banana Smoothie

• 1 banana
• 30g chocolate protein powder
• 200ml reduced fat milk
• 1 tbl walnuts
• A pinch on cinnamon

 Super-smoothie

• 200mls of unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup of spinach
• 1 tbls raw organic cacao
• 1tbls ABC spread
• 1tbls coconut oil
• ½ cup of mixed berries
• 1 tbl of rice brain oil
• 1 tbl of honey
• ½ cup of ice

We recommend Boomers Protein for your smoothies. Find them here: Boomers Protein

10 Essential Habits Your Waistline Will Thank You For

As the weather heats up the thought of fitting into you bikini can be frightening. Never fear – here are 10 Essential Food Habits you can create to not only help you achieve that bikini body but keep it all summer long.

 

1.       Eat more AND more often – Yes you did read that right eating more often in correct potion sizes will allow your body to maintain blood glucose levels, muscle as well as burning fat more efficiently.  When you go for too long without food your body goings into a survival or starvation mode and will target your hard earned muscle first before your fat. Eat smart not less

2.       Listen to your body – If you are having cravings don’t just dive into the biscuit barrel – listen to why you are having these cravings (are you tired, stressed, bored). Have a glass of water, change your scenery and be rational about your cravings, you may be lacking a nutrient or it may be a habit you are still trying to break

3.       Piggy out of the middle – when going out for dinner with friends or family try to avoid sitting in the middle seat, this is where all the tempting garlic breads and hot chips live. By getting a seat on the end you will be able to order your pre-determined meal and be out of reach of temptation

4.       Skip the sweeteners – avoid the artificial sweeteners and go au naturel by using honey or rice malt syrup to sweeten food and drinks. By using artificial sweeteners you are tricking your body into thinking you are getting sugaring food, but when you don’t your body is signalled to crave more sweet food thus creating a never ending sugar craving cycle.

5.       Increase the heat – they are numerous studies to show the adding chilli and foods from the capsicum family are known for their thermogenic effects. Try flavouring your meat with chilli and garlic, as well as adding some extra capsicum in to your salad.

6.       Eat at home – by eating at home more often and being in control of your food intake it is MUCH easier to eat your recommended portion size without all the added salt & guilt with eating out.

7.       Skip the guilt trip – if you ‘slip up’ or ‘fall off the wagon’ accept it, understand it, plan what you could do better next time & MOVE ON. Feeling sorry for your self won’t change the fact you ate that chocolate bar and neither will punishing yourself. Be better prepared next time and move onto your next meal – you are only human

8.       Brush your teeth – if you’re a night time ‘eat any snack in sight’ type of person – try brushing your teeth after you finish your dinner and keep your hands busy in front of the TV by playing a game on your phone  or iPad. By brushing your teeth you are telling your brain that food is over for the day & it is time to wind down to go to sleep.

9.       Food shop on a full stomach – this includes planning your week’s meals & writing your shopping list. The more satisfied your stomach is, the clearer your mind, the easier it is to plan out your week. This will prevent over buying items, those sneaky packet of crisps & all those dollar chocolate items on the way to the check out.

10.   Don’t skip the treat – by completely banning yourself from a treat meal once a week you are more likely to not only feel miserable but binge on the first treat you allow yourself to have. Everything in moderation is important to sustain lifestyle changes and results. You will actually burn fat more efficiency by increasing a meal’s caloric intake on a weekly basis. So love it & enjoy it.

For more information on how to find your summer body go to http://naednutrition.com.au/services.html