In Honor of Dr. Seuss….Green smoothie and no ham.

Not quite Green Eggs and Ham, but on the day before his birthday, I was thinking Green!

At Whole Foods, I found the Amazing Grass/Amazing Meal smoothie mix. Thanks to Ashley, I found some courage to try the green stuff. BUT….I decided to throw in some blueberries since I do not get in nearly enough of those. This was a delightful purple color!

Green (disguised in purple) Smoothie

• Pomegranate Mango Amazing Meal
• 1/3 cup blueberries
• 1 cup of skim milk
• 2 Tbs of flaxseed
• 1/2 cup of Fage greek yogurt (10g of protein!!)

Since the smoothie turned purple, I used the green Crested Butte cup. Memories of the best vacation!

 

The claims of Amazing Grass:

increases and sustains energy naturally

Detoxifies and cleanses your body

High alkalinity helps balance your body’s pH level

Strengthens your immune system

Insoluble fiber gently cleanses your digestive tract and promotes regularity

Complete food with enzymes and all essential amino acids

Natural source of antioxidants to help repair damaged cells

Excellent source of beta carotene, folic acid and vitamin C

Whole leaf powder- not from juice!

 

The Verdict: Definitely increased my energy more than coffee. And that’s all I can tell for now. But one of these kept my hunger satisfied until lunch. And, my blood sugar LOVED it. No wild swings!

 

Lunch/snacks:

• Cauliflower stuff and chicken
• pear
• carrots wth Tzatziki
• cheese stick
• grapes
• almond butter
• oranges
• cashews

During the day and after school, I ate all but the grapes.

 

Dinner was something light. I was not very hungry. Rutabagas, peas and cornbread muffin! I love peas and cornbread.

 

I’m tired. Today was a rest day. Tomorrow is Tuesday…..sigh. I hope it’s nice to me.