Eat On The Go

The easiest way to get past the morning sluggish feeling is to put a little effort as possible into breakfast, and no slowing down your running-out-the-door morning schedule. How? Take your favorite fruit, brand of yogurt, and some juice and throw it into a blender. I promise. All the research shows “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” and that’s true, but it doesn’t have to slow you down! Make sure to incorporate these basic components and I promise you will feel energized until its time for lunch.
 
Fiber:
 
Fiber is one of the best helpers that you can include in your smoothie. It is the component that you do not want to forget in the morning. Why? Fiber is what keeps you feeling full. This will prevent you from snacking on fatty salty chips, crackers, etc. Fit day helped me learn, “in addition, dietary fiber can help prevent a number of chronic health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, stroke and even Alzheimer’s disease.”
My Favorite Ingredients:
Oats
Granola
Dried fruit
Nuts
 
 
Calcium:
 
Most smoothies should contain some type of calcium. Personally, I include milk substitutes such as Almond Milk, Soy Milk, or even juice. Fit Day explains, “Research has found that individuals who consume high amounts of calcium at a young age develop stronger bones as they age, thereby helping to eliminate falls, broken bones and fractures.”
My Favorite Ingredients:
Almond Milk (Vanilla)
Yogurt (Vanilla Activia)
Soybean Ice-cream
Orange Juice
 
Protein:
An individual’s body mass is generally stronger and durable when the recommended amounts of protein are consumed. “Therefore, including an adequate amount of protein in your diet not only helps to make your muscles look trim and toned, but can also actually help in the prevention of weight gain.” My good friends at Fit day were extremely helpful with this information.
My Favorite Ingredients:
Peanut butter
Egg whites
Any other type of nuts
 
Vitamin and Minerals:
 
Fruit and vegetables, are the easiest way to contain the recommended amounts of Vitamin and Minerals. Any combination of three fruit can ensure that you have consumed at least half of the recommended dose of Vitamins and Minerals for the day. Don’t forget to consume the other half later.
My Favorite Ingredients:
Strawberries
Raspberries
Blueberries
Banana
 
http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/the-nutr…
 
Eating-Well has a thorough description for several “Quick and Healthy” Smoothies recipes. These smoothies are recommended for the time of day you should drink them as well. It’s more than just a smoothie, it’s a meal substitute, so try and remember include as many elements of nutrition as you can. These can be a lot tastier than you would expect. Don’t assume that these taste back just because the word Healthy is in the description. A lot of the recipes include our favorites, cocoa, strawberries, vanilla yogurt etc. Help yourself to a healthy treat that you won’t feel guilty for the rest of the day.
 
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/healthy_smoothie_rec…