Energy Booster Smoothie

Next time you need an energy boost,
turn to nature that is healing and nourishing.

You wake up in the morning and you dread getting up.  You don't feel you're up to it because you have had so many late nights.  You're tired and want to sleep another 24 hours if you can, but no, you have to get up as there's another deadline to meet by end of your work day.  You get up but you just feel so so tired.

Or you have just gone through another stressful period with your children.  Or it could be that you've just recovered from an illness.  Whatever it is, you are just tired and and you need an energy boost to get you through another day.  Just one more day.

The smoothie recipes here contain healthy complex carbohydrates that provide you the energy you need, and are protein-rich.  It can affect the neurotransmitters that stimulate your brain.  Avoid refined carbohydrates (from bread, pasta, cakes, etc.) and alcohol.  These will further kill whatever little energy you have left.

However, if you are chronically tired and fatigue is an endless problem, you could have a much more serious problem.  In which case it could be that your colon health is sluggish.

Here are some easy to prepare smoothies that will naturally boost your energy.  Also read about the healthy ingredients that you can add into your smoothies.

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Banana Cocoa Shake

 This creamy brown smoothie is rich in protein, providing you with the necessary boost to keep you awake and alert.  Keep some cocoa powder just for occasions like these.  Blend all together in your blender.

Banana

1 cup frozen banana, cut into pieces
1/2 cup of chilled silken tofu
1/2 cup milk of choice
3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
1 teaspoon flaxseed powder

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Creamy Jolt

This creamy smoothie will jolt you up in the morning.  Easy to prepare, filling and definitely will keep you energized for most part of the day.

Banana

Papaya

Pineapple

1/2 cup banana, cut into pieces

1/2 cup papaya, cut into pieces

1/2 cup pineapple juice (juiced separately)

1 teaspoon brewer's yeast

1 teaspoon flaxseed oil

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Mango Tango

Mango is rich in vitamin C and potassium that help protect the brain and nervous system.  It also provides good complex carbohydrates that will keep you energized and charged up for many hours.

Mango

1 cup frozen mango pieces
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup milk of choice
1 scoop whey protein powder
Sprinkle any kind of ground nuts (optional)

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Berry Alert

The magnesium content in these fruits prevents fatigue and muscle weakness.  It is a necessary mineral for a normal nerve and muscle function.
 

1 cup of strawberries, cleaned
1/2 cup of grapefruit juice
1/2 cup low-fat frozen vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup soft tofu
1 tablespoon almond butter
Raw honey to taste (optional)

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Green Slush

The protein, fat and fiber in this smoothie recipe will help prevent the low blood sugar that often occurs in the afternoon. 
 

Kiwi Fruit

Banana

1 cup kiwi fruit peeled and cut into pieces
1/2 cup banana cut into pieces
1 cup brewed green tea, cooled
Ice cubes according to smoothie texture
1 tablespoon flaxseed
1 tablespoon of spirulina powder

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