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Smoothieology: My Morning Work Week Routine

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I know I have mentioned this in my ClassPass post about how I’m trying to eat healthier in addition to incorporating exercise.  But now that I’ve shared how I’m changing up my snacking habits in the last post (additionally, I’m no longer having any sugary snacks and sodas during the week), I also wanted to share exactly how I make my morning breakfast using Smoothieology from the Good Clean Health blog.

I love this guide because takes the guess-work out of making a nutritious smoothie that fits me perfectly.  I’ve made several trials drinks, but this is the one that I have had every weekday morning since March 2014.  My version looks a bit green, but it really is quite delicious because I make it with selections from the “Optional” section to take the edge of the “rawness” of the smoothie.  Not only do I feel better, but I’ve even lost a little weight by cutting out my crazy fast-food morning routine.  Let me know how you are changing up your habits for a more healthier you!

  1. Base – 1/2 Can of Coconut Water
  2. Fat – 1 tbsp Almond Butter
  3. Fruits – 4-6 Strawberries & 1 Whole Banana
  4. Vegetables – 2 Handfuls of 50/50 Spring Mix or 1 Handful each of Spinach & Baby Kale (baby kale is better soluble than regular kale)
  5. Optional – 1 tbsp Flax Seed (superfood), 1/2 tsp Cinnamon (spice), 1 packet Stevia (sweetener)

Changing Up Snack Time with IFS Bulk

Toffee Cashews Peanuts CranberriesIt’s the beginning of a new year, and although I really do refrain from making resolutions because I tend to break them, I did actually resolve to improve the way I snack.  By coincidence, I was given the opportunity to review some fantastic snack foods that are on the healthier side, and are just as tasty as any donuts or cupcakes (although I may not give those up entirely).  I had friends and family sample these great items from International FoodSource, one of the largest suppliers of snack items in the Northeast of goodies such as nuts, dried fruit and snack mixes.

Immediately after opening the package, my mother stole the Toffee Cashews and kept them all to herself because they were so delicious.  Me, my husband and our friend Anthony tried the rest and although all of it was great, a crowd favorite was the Caramel Apple Crunch which satisfied my need for something sweet and salty.  If all of my future snack foods taste this great, I think I can finally keep one of my New Year’s resolutions!

Caramel Apple CrunchFTC Disclosure:  I received product and was asked to review the product in return.  Although I did receive product, the opinions in this post are strictly my own.