It's smoothie time!
Winter is still a good time to have a smoothie, especially for breakfast. What a great way to fill up with wonderful juices and fruit.
I know I've posted many, many smoothies before, but as part of my Eat Well 2013 motto, adding juices to your diet is good for you. Fresh, natural fruit and vegetable juices can improve nutrition and help with weight maintenance. They are wonderful to drink with and great to cook with as well. I saw a great book the other day that gave me inspiration to make this drink. It has some great recipes to incorporate juices into your diet.
So here's to the second healthy smoothie for 2013.
Two great flavors make up this smoothie. Pineapple and mango gives it that tropical feel. A great combination that will leave you wanting more.
What's new about this? The chia seeds. They are mottle-colored seeds with brown, gray, black and white. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and high in fiber which is very good for your health. Chia seeds can be added to foods as a topping or put into smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt without altering the taste. They also help you feel full faster, and are easier to digest than flax seed. Good stuff! You can find them in the bulk item section of Whole Foods or other stores such as Sprouts. Try them, you will never know they are there, but will reap the benefits.
Enjoy!
1-2 servings
1/2 mango, cut in chunks
1 small container of Dole pineapple tidbits in juice
1 6 oz container of lite vanilla yogurt
1/4 c milk
1/2 banana
1 tsp chia seeds
1 cup of ice cubes
Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Serve.
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