10 Day Detox Diet Protein Shake Recipe

Today’s whole food protein shake is shared by Dr. Mark Hyman, an advocate of functional medicine. He is the director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, chairman of the Institute of Functional Medicine, a 10-time #1 New York Times bestselling author, and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, and educator. He is dedicated to tackling the root causes of chronic diseases thru functional medicine which is classifying and treating by cause and not by symptoms. He and his team continuously empower people, organizations, and communities to eat real and not processed food to heal their bodies and minds. Dr. Hyman also works with policymakers and influencers to harness the power of functional medicine to transform healthcare.

Dr. Hyman recommends this protein shake for breakfast. The great thing about this breakfast shake is that it has no sugar which is proven to make you fat. It is also packed with protein, fiber, omega 3-fatty acids, zinc, selenium, lauric acid, alpha linoleic acid, and antioxidants. This absolutely delicious shake should help keep your blood sugar even and insulin levels down, help you lose weight, and cut cravings.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp hemp seeds
• 2 tbsp soaked chia seeds
• 5 walnuts
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 3 Brazil nuts
• 1 tbsp organic extra virgin coconut butter
• 2 tbsp organic raw almond butter
• 1 banana
• 1 cup of wild blueberries
• 1 cup of water
• ½ cup of unsweetened almond milk

Instructions:

This recipe takes about 10 minutes to make. Serves 2.

Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into drinking glasses and serve.

Ideas And Tips:

• You may use other unsweetened plant-based milk.

• You may use other nuts such as almonds, pecans or macadamia nuts.

• You may also add lemon rind and frozen cranberries.

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Healthy And Simple Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a great breakfast – as it is nutritious, delicious, and easy to prepare. It is made from boiling oats in water or milk. It is loaded with carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. It is also rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The reported benefits of eating oatmeal include reducing the risk of heart disease, keeping your blood sugar levels down, relieving constipation, helping in weight loss, and reducing skin irritations.

This recipe uses a few additional ingredients such as chia seeds and fruit slices, to add more nutrients than just oats and milk. This oatmeal is not too sweet but very tasty. Have it for breakfast and it will not only give you the energy you need to start the day but it will also keep you feeling full throughout the day.

Ingredients:

• 1 banana, sliced
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• ½ cup of old-fashioned oats
• ⅛ tsp cinnamon powder
• 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
• 2 strawberries, sliced

Instructions:

This recipe takes about 10 minutes to make. Serves 1.

Pour almond milk in a saucepan.
Add chia seeds and simmer over low-medium heat for 1 minute.
Add oats and stir until the milk has reduced to half.
Add half of the banana slices and continue stirring for about 4 minutes.
Lightly mass banana slices while cooking.
Sprinkle cinnamon powder and continue cooking for 2 more minutes.
Turn off heat.
Transfer to a serving bowl.
Top with strawberry slices and the remaining banana slices.

Ideas And Tips:

• You may use other unsweetened milk such as whole milk, soy milk, rice milk, hemp milk or coconut milk.

• You may also add nuts and seeds – almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashew nuts, Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or ground flaxseeds.

• You may also use other fruits or berries such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, mangoes, melons, apples, peaches or pears.

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How To Make 3 Easy Chia Seed Smoothie Recipes

Chia seeds are considered a superfood, one of the healthiest food on Earth. These seeds come from a flowering plant that is a member of the mint family. The term chia translates to “strength” in the Mayan language. There is evidence that these seeds were cultivated by the Aztec people. Chia seeds are loaded with fiber, protein, calcium, B vitamins, phosphorus, and magnesium. A single ounce serving of chia seeds only has 137 calories. Chia seeds are known to absorb water and expands in the stomach, which increases that full feeling. These seeds can help you lose weight. These smoothie recipes show just how versatile chia seeds are. You can mix with milk or juice and you’re on your way to a healthier diet.

These three smoothies take 3 to 4 minutes to make. Serves 1 to 2.

1. Sunshine Mango

Ingredients:

• Half a cup of frozen mango chunks
• 1/4 cup of frozen pineapple chunks
• 2 tbsp of chia seeds
• Half a cup of orange juice
• Sliced strawberries

Instructions:

Place the orange juice, mango chunks, pineapple chunks, and chia seeds in a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Sprinkle chia seeds and blend until well mixed.
Place strawberry slices on the side of the glass or mason jar.
Carefully pour the smoothie.

2. The Pink Princess

Ingredients:

• Half a cup of strawberries
• 1/4 cup of frozen raspberries
• Half a cup of almond milk
• 2 tbsp of chia seeds
• 1/4 cup of ice
• Sliced bananas

Instructions:

Place ice, almond milk, strawberries, and raspberries in a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Add the chia seeds to the smoothie and pulse until well mixed.
Place sliced bananas on the side of the glass or mason jar.
Pour the smoothie into the glass.

3. Purple Berrythin

Ingredients:

• Half a cup of frozen blueberries
• 1 frozen banana
• 2 tbsp of chia seeds
• Half a cup of coconut water
• 1/4 cup of ice
• Sliced strawberries

Instructions:

Place ice, coconut water, blueberries and banana in a blender.
Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth.
Place sliced strawberries on the side of the glass or mason jar.
Pour or scoop smoothie into the glass or jar.
Sprinkle chia seeds on top.

Ideas And Tips:

• Chill your glasses or mason jars so that the fruit slices stick better on the sides.

• If the smoothie is too thick, add more liquid like almond milk or coconut water.

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