Frutee Smoothee

My ingredients:

1 Papaya

1 handful Blackberries

1 handful Blueberries

1 ripe Banana

2 cups Soya Milk

1 tsp Chia Seeds

This is my Smoothie for today packed full of healthy yet tasty stuff, easy peasy to make and is absolutely refreshing and filling.

Try it!

 

It's great and refreshing to be back!

As you all already know, I took a break for a few months and I must say I missed it! I enjoy blogging, particularly about healthy eating, healthy lifestyle and what works for me in the all time journey of maintaining the ultimate healthy lifestyle. 

As I always re-iterate, the journey can be challenging, especially as a new starter OR if you "fell off the wagon" or "relapsed". Believe you me, I have fallen off the wagon multiple times but I have never beaten up myself about it or become depressed because guess what, it happens and we're only human! What I do is turn the negative into the positive and start all over again. The great thing is it becomes easier as you get back into the routine.

I thought I'd start by posting a mini blog tonight about the Tea that I consume regularly (well almost daily) and its benefits. I've blogged about the infamous Green Tea which I'm sure if you have signed up to my
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Green Tea:
The benefits from consuming Green Tea are vast and one of the benefits is weight loss. It is so effective that you do not need to drink a lot to help lose the weight. You can drink as little as 2 cups per day to help keep the weight controlled. Obviously you cannot rely solely on a cup of tea to lose weight - it has to be coupled with exercise, however mild, and healthy eating.

Fennel:
I have started infusing Fennel in my Green Tea as I discovered that it too has great benefits. It is good for cleansing the digestive system - it helps in treating diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, stomach cramps and allows easy digestion. This is great in keeping the tummy flat! Again, coupled with mild workout that focuses on the midriff area e.g. mild Ab Crunches, Sit Ups, etc you are guaranteed positive results!

Well this is my Lesley's Healthy Tips post for tonight. Feel free to message me on Lesley's Healthy Tips facebook page or drop an email here at lesleyshealthytips.blogspot.co.uk for anything regarding tonight's post or previous. 

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GREEN SMOOTHIE SURPRISE!

Another Fantastic Smoothie Idea!

I cannot emphasise enough the importance of getting in the habit of including Fruits and / or Vegetables in your daily diet, and what fun way to do it than with a home made Smoothie! If you have been following my blogs and Lesley's Healthy Tips Facebook page, then you will know that I am a Fruit Smoothie addict! I prepare my own Fruit Smoothies every morning and have it throughout the day. It helps me to curb those nagging sugar cravings, and is without doubt, a much healthier option to the sugary and icing drenched Donuts, biscuits, cakes and other pastries. It's sweet taste does the job well!




 
 
Today I decided to try something different...to incorporate a bit of "greens" into my Smoothie. I must admit I was a bit unsure what the end product would taste like, as where I use plenty Vegetables and Fruits in my beverages, I have never used Veggies in my Smoothies.






Kale (2-3 handful)
1 Banana
A dollop of Peanut Butter for a sweet crunch (substitute with honey if allergic to nuts)
Almond, Coconut or Soy Milk
Chia Seeds

Throw them all in your Smoothie Maker and Voila....that's all!


What's in Green Smoothie Surprise (Health Benefits):

Kale

is known for lowering Cholesterol, lowering risk of Cancer (including bladder, colon, ovary, prostate and breast) good for detox or body cleansing. (ref: the world's healthiest foods) It consists of 0% saturated Fat, 0% Cholesterol, 1% total fat, 3% Carbohydrates.  









Banana

has cardiovascular (heart) and digestive benefits, very low fat (less than 4% of its calories come from fat), 0% Cholesterol. 








Peanut Butter
  

might not be necessarily low in fat, but the fat it contains is the heart healthy mono-unsaturated kind and Peanut Butter has scores of health benefits; full of Protein as well as Potassium which lowers risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. Fibre for bowel health, Magnesium to strengthen bones and muscles; and is a good source of Vitamin E, antioxidants and Folic  
                                           Acid.



Almond Milk

has 0% Cholesterol and 0% Lactose (good if you are Lactose Intolerant). Helps with weight management, good for the heart, strengthen bones and muscles, keeps the skin glowing, very low impact on your blood sugar, keeps digestion in check and doesn't need to be refrigerated.






 
 Chia Seeds

very low in calories, gluten-free, loaded with antioxidants, low carbohydrate, high in fibre and protein which means it should be able to help with weight loss, high in Omega 3 Fatty Acids, lowers risk of heart disease and type 2 Diabetes, improves exercise performance similar to that of a sports drink.


Have fun making the Green Smoothie Surprise and enjoy!

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Lesley C :)