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#ACAI ISPLASH FULL#

Protein Powder: Collagen peptides is by far my preferred source.MALK-vanilla flavor (flavored with just vanilla bean), Califia farms also makes some clean nut based milks and canned coconut milk is usually pretty safe.

#ACAI ISPLASH FULL#

Milks: I have a strong preference for non-dairy milk but if you go dairy, I’d recommend full fat.Santa Cruz Peanut Butter-best tasting pure peanut butter I’ve had by a long shot, prefer the light roast.Makes smoothies delicious and also are good just straight out of the pack…. RXBAR Almond Butter, Vanilla flavor-come in single packets at Whole Foods and online, SO GOOD, slightly sweetened with half a date and vanilla bean.Market Pantry (target) Almond Butter-delicious and only ingredient is almonds.I prefer almond, cashew, and sometimes peanut Nut butter: good for fat, fiber, and nutty flavor.Read on for the details! Fats and Proteins: If you think making smoothies could help you stick to your nutrition plan, "I don't know what to put in a smoothie" is no longer an excuse! You have SO many options.

I list brands that I’ve vetted and the like but there are lots of great options out there. The ideal smoothie template (in my opinion) has protein, fats, fiber, and some micronutrient profile (which often come from veggies and fruits) so I’ve grouped the ingredients below accordingly. Take advantage of your cortisol by focusing on protein, fat, fiber and some complex carbohydrates. Additionally, in the morning, your cortisol levels are naturally higher which is great for burning fat and promoting energy (especially after a workout) but this cortisol release can be thrown off by a spike in blood sugar. half a banana and a large handful of blueberries). For that reason, I ration my fruit based on what I think I would comfortably eat at the time (i.e. However, it’s really easy to put way more fruit into a smoothie than we would ever reasonably eat in one sitting. You can also try to eat some nuts as you drink your smoothie.īeware of overloading with fruit, especially in the morning! I’m not carbo-phobic and lots of fruits have an impressive nutrient profile. To combat this, I put my “smoothie” in a bowl and sprinkle some chopped nuts or coconut shreds on top so I’m forced to chew a bit.

Chewing prepares the body to break down food so not chewing can add some digestive stress.

At the very least, if you are only drinking your breakfast, drink slow which is usually easier to do without a straw. One of the reasons smoothies can cause such a blood sugar spike is because we can suck them down in two seconds.

The speed at which you consume calories can have just as big of an impact on blood sugar as the content of those calories.

I highly recommend eating your smoothie as a bowl or at least with some nuts etc. If you’re on the road, throwing them in your hotel fridge is better than room temp. Frozen fruits last longer, are cheaper, and retain their nutrients well. There are lots of great, easy smoothie recipes on this site! Full smoothie recipes are a great place to start so you can get a good idea of ingredient quantities before you start experimenting based on your tastebuds.įrozen ingredients make a huge difference in taste and texture, specifically frozen fruit/veggies (i.e. So, if you think smoothies might be a convenient, healthy way to stick to your nutrition plan, read on for some tips! General Smoothie Thoughts: Been there, done both and the smoothie is the way to go. More importantly, they can be short term "insurance" that you will grab your pre-made, nutritious smoothie out of the fridge instead of starving yourself and then inhaling sub-par grocery store bought baked goods in the break room at 10:00. However, they also CAN be a great source of macro and micro nutrients in a convenient to-go package. and rightfully so because they CAN be major gateway drugs to just drinking straight sugar. Smoothies have gotten a lot of hate lately. To smoothie or not to smoothie, that is the question.