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Post Run Treat: Chocolate-Espresso Smoothie
I like a smoothie. There is no denying it. I just found a recipe from Runner's World that would surely get your blood pumping.
You Asked: Banana Smoothie
Smoothies are such a great treat. Especially in the heat of summer. A Sugar user recently asked for a good smoothie recipe that doesn't contain berries since she is allergic.
Snack Attack: Banana Ice Smoothie
Here's a great snack that requires a little bit of planning ahead, but after you've done the prep, it's a cinch to make.
To make this Banana Ice Smoothie: - Peel several very ripe bananas
- Break them into 1-inch pieces
- Freeze the pieces in a sealed plastic bag
- Just before serving, put a few pieces in the blender with a small amount of water, juice or milk
- Serve immediately
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Healthy Eating Tip: Freeze Bananas
Warmer weather makes bunches of bananas turn brown quicker, so before you have to throw them away, freeze them to use for smoothies or banana bread. Just unpeel your nanner, wrap it in plastic wrap, and pop it in the freezer. You can add the frozen banana right to the blender for a fruit smoothie, and for banana bread or muffins, allow them to thaw first.
Snack Attack: Almond Berry Banana Yogurt Smoothie
Strawberries and blueberries are in season now, so stock up and use them to make this delicious yogurt smoothie. The fruit adds natural sweetness, and the Greek yogurt makes it rich and creamy. I like to add almonds to my smoothies because not only do they add fiber and protein, but they give the smoothie an interesting slightly crunchy texture.
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- Another use for ripe bananas. It's smoothie time — Vitamin G
- More overtly Photoshopped Ralph Lauren models turn up down under — FitCeleb
- Ladies playing rugby on a pier in NYC: scrum anyone? — Social Workout
- The real housewives of the big apple do cardio for cupcakes — Fresh Fitness Tips
- Calling all carnivores: learn the health benefits of marinades — Mark's Daily Apple
- Yet another reason fashionland is messed up — That's Fit
- Hypnosis plus yoga equals Hyp-Yoga — Vital Juice
Healthy Eating Tip: Add Greens to Smoothies
When I recently posted my Almond Berry Banana Yogurt Smoothie recipe, FitSugar reader andrennabird had a brilliant idea — add greens to your smoothies. It's a great way to get more nutritious leafy greens into your diet, without even tasting them. The sweet fruit and creamy yogurt hide the earthy flavor, and since you blend the greens up, there's no chewing involved.
Fitness Myth Busted: Empty Stomach, Exercise, and Fat Burned
It may seem somewhat logical that your body would burn more fat as fuel when you exercise on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. In fact, it just isn't true. The body needs fuel to work out, and that fuel is glucose, which comes from carbs.
Dunkin' Donuts Cold Beverage Breakdown
So you stopped off at Dunkin' Donuts for a coffee, but it's so hot out that you're in the mood for something cooler. Check out the chart below to see how their cold specialty drinks compare. You may be surprised at how many calories, sodium, and sugar they contain.
Healthy Eating Tip: Freeze Overly Ripe Fruit For Smoothies
Summer, even as it's waning, puts me in the mood for fruit. I tend to overbuy or misjudge the appetites of my darling (read sometimes soooooo picky) daughters, so much of my tasty fruit tends to get overly ripe before I have a chance to eat it. If you can relate, save your about-to-spoil fruit by prewashing, peeling (if necessary), and dicing all your bananas, berries, peaches, kiwi, and melons.
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