The Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnFxJ-N0Qt477tzvyYk18Yx56KblOL7nB6IaBlH_O_Ee8p_0b398PuhUx8a0nyxVE_kCaDXOa0-S1njfIpgDkQVBd7S_kcLw457Lb5ECP5qLjIZsrWtartobbPCDb_v0tKOEg27LbE_d4W/s1600/The+Chocolate+Avocado+Smoothie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnFxJ-N0Qt477tzvyYk18Yx56KblOL7nB6IaBlH_O_Ee8p_0b398PuhUx8a0nyxVE_kCaDXOa0-S1njfIpgDkQVBd7S_kcLw457Lb5ECP5qLjIZsrWtartobbPCDb_v0tKOEg27LbE_d4W/s1600/The+Chocolate+Avocado+Smoothie.jpg" /></a></div> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is a lunch smoothie (or breakfast!) that you'll surely make again and again!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Contains two of my fave ingredients - chocolate and avocados! Oh yum!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ingredients:</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 avocado</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 frozen banana</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons dark unsweetened cocoa powder</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 tsps agave nectar</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 cup of ice</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How to:</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Combine all ingredients in the blender. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Blend to the consistency that you prefer.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Serve and enjoy! Yummy!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; line-height: 27px;">f you are looking to live a healthier life with nutritional whole foods, regular exercise, and want to approach life with a positive outlook, </span><a href="mailto:afitnurse@gmail.com" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: #4a9cb8; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; margin: 0px; outline: none 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">contact me</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; line-height: 27px;">! I’d love to help support you on your journey and connect with you on improving your life and reaching your health and wellness goal!</span></span>

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The Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

This is a lunch smoothie (or breakfast!) that you'll surely make again and again! Contains two of my fave ingredients - chocolate ...

6 Amazing Plant-based Proteins

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoq2PhuV3Ak9Q4gmNGf5B1CFAizGUgBNHkHQy4ZLkcsjIrq34fJ_yJSqCjelwebOpwudtHl_pUCHCKROUz-CzNvGsFmtBY-GhRJE8mmW8jux3w8NdCKjnwe91QRDVONWx0BUAqnwTUGr7z/s1600/plant_based_proteins.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Plant-based protein avocado on wooden table" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoq2PhuV3Ak9Q4gmNGf5B1CFAizGUgBNHkHQy4ZLkcsjIrq34fJ_yJSqCjelwebOpwudtHl_pUCHCKROUz-CzNvGsFmtBY-GhRJE8mmW8jux3w8NdCKjnwe91QRDVONWx0BUAqnwTUGr7z/s1600/plant_based_proteins.png" title="Plant-based Protein Avocado" /></a></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Plant-based proteins are one of my favorite ways to boost my protein intake without all the calories. Protein helps build the muscles that keep us strong, active, and healthy, so it’s important to make sure you are getting enough every day. Meat is typically a good source of protein, but for vegetarians, or anyone who doesn’t like to eat a lot of meat, getting the proper amount of plant-based proteins is important. Most of these plant-based proteins are delicious as the main ingredient in a dish or as an easy, tasty side dish with a little burst of protein.</span></span></div> <b id="docs-internal-guid-40e75a48-763c-0cfe-59b3-bff7e41ecfe8" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6 Amazing Plant-based Proteins</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lentils</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Large amounts of protein and fiber can be found in lentils, so they help keep you energized and satisfied. They are perfect in a soup, stew, or salad. Lentils are plant-based proteins that are popular substitutes for ground beef or turkey. </span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hemp Seeds</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not only are hemp seeds a great source of plant-based proteins, they also have plenty of vitamins and minerals, which support overall health. They are delicious sprinkled over a salad, yogurt, or smoothies. Hemp seeds are also delectable in oatmeal or pudding.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Quinoa</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Quinoa is a gluten-free grain, so it’s one of the most universally loved plant-based proteins. I love a good quinoa salad! You can also make a hot quinoa cereal, cookies, or fritters. The possibilities really are endless, when it comes to quinoa.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Almond Butter</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of my personal fav’s is almond butter. In my opinion, this is one of the most convenient plant-based proteins. Not only is it mineral and protein-rich, but it makes the most scrumptious treats! For instance, these </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/2013/05/shakeology-sunset-bars.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Shakeology Sunset Bars</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. The </span><a href="http://www.shakeology.com/en_US/shake-flavors" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chocolate Shakeology</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, almond butter, honey, and banana in these bars make for an indulgent delight that is still full of protein.</span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Avocado</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay, seriously. Avocados are amazing! Maybe even my favorite of the plant-based proteins. It’s easy to add an avocado into anything really. Make some fresh guacamole , or slice it up for your fresh, spring salad. You can put it in a smoothie to make it even creamier and more nutritious.  </span></span></div> <b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Black Beans</span></span></div> <div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As one of the staples in plant-based proteins, black beans are chock full of protein. Add them to fajitas, make a batch of delicious chili, or this delightful recipe for </span><a href="http://www.afitnurse.com/search/label/Black%20beans" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cumin Lime Black Bean Quinoa Salad</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Hint: that recipe has black beans and quinoa, so you know it’s chock full of protein!</span></span></div> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What are your favorite plant-based protein recipes? I’d love to hear about your favorite meals and the ways you incorporate plant-based proteins. Leave a comment below!</span></span>

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6 Amazing Plant-based Proteins

Plant-based proteins are one of my favorite ways to boost my protein intake without all the calories. Protein helps build the muscles t...