Ingredients:
300ml Spring Water
1 Shot Organic Espresso Coffee
30gm Organic Rolled Oats
1 Tbsp Organic Golden Flaxseed Meal
1/2 Frozen Organic Banana
1tsp Organic Rapadura Sugar
Method:
Soak water, coffee, oats, flaxseed and rapadura overnight in the fridge allowing the flavours time to infuse.
Add banana to it in the morning.
Use stabmixer to blend and serve.
How many of you really know or more importantly understand the whys and what fors when it comes to the meals you eat? I certainly was one of those people as ignorance was a bliss. But this year it’s all about self-educating myself so that I have a more thorough understanding. So in saying that, let me explain my breakfast smoothie. The Coles Organic Oats Traditional Rolled have a medium glycemic index of 59, they are slow digestion and absorption, produce gradual rises in blood sugar and insulin levels and have proven benefits for your health. They give me the energy that I need to get through my morning weight training sessions. The Banana is has a low glycemic index of 52, it’s also a good source of potassium. But why? Just what does it actually do for us? Nerves need it to tell muscles what to do and muscles need it to do what they’re told. It helps keep our body’s fluids in balance and regulate our blood pressure. Here are some quick facts that you might find interesting:
1. Diets low in potassium and high in sodium may be one factor that leads to high blood pressure.
2. Eating equal amounts of sodium and potassium is recommended.
3. Athletes involved in hard exercise may require larger quantities of potassium-rich foods.
4. Potassium is found in meats, milk, fruits and vegetables.
I use water in lieu of no-fat milk because milk has a tendency to bloat me. Another reasons is that I have to watch my daily protein intake due to health reasons and you’d be amazed how quickly it can add up. Masterfoods Cinnamon Ground is a spice that compliments the banana. I just add a little pinch for the extra taste. Last but not least, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granules reduces the calories and carbohydrates that pure sure adds. I just add a medium pinch for the extra taste. I hope you enjoyed my blog this morning because I certainly enjoyed typing it. I learnt a lot myself by looking information up on the internet. I still have so much more to lean which is the most exciting part of learning.
Have a wonderful day!
I’m certainly reaping the rewards for the extra calories I’ve been consuming this week. I feel within myself that I’m so much more stronger. I’m smashing my weight training sessions and loving eveyr second of it. I’m on fire at the moment and life doesn’t get much better then this.
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