Smoothies

If you were lucky enough to get a Vitamix or Ninja as a gift recently then you are probably looking for all kinds if smoothie recipes.
Here is a great little smoothie chart to give you inspiration for your own fruit and veggie combinations.

This smoothie is a little different and if you are someone who doesn't like a thick texture, you may not like this, but any good blender will make it very smooth:  Banana Oatmeal Smoothie 
It's delicious and very filling.  I highly recommend that all the ingredients be cold and/or frozen.  It's a great use for leftover oatmeal or make some oatmeal before bed, stick it in the fridge and then use it with frozen bananas.  It's perfect for after a Bootcamp session!

My personal go to smoothie that I like is very simple.  Pineapple, mango, banana, Greek yogurt (I usually have vanilla on hand) and then either vanilla almond milk or orange juice.  When I'm making it just for myself it's just two or three chunks of each fruit, two heaping tablespoons of yogurt and then I start with a 1/4 cup of liquid and pour in more as I blend until it is the consistency I like (I prefer thicker).  If I have little cutie mandarins, I'll throw one of those in too.  I don't use crushed ice because I use frozen fruit and don't want to water it down.

What about green smoothies?  Wondering how they taste or what is the best way to make one?  Here is a great one for you to start with.  Beginner's Green Smoothie.

I personally don't consider a smoothie a replacement for a meal, especially since my usual smoothie is mostly fruit with juice and a little yogurt, but it can be a great start for breakfast first thing in the morning followed with whole wheat toast and peanut butter. There is a whole world of protein powders to choose from as well as vitamin supplements that can be added to make a smoothie a vehicle for more nutrition and fuel for starting your day. 

Leave a comment and share your favorite smoothie!

Mojo Mondays on KTXL Fox 40

Spring has sprung! And as Mama Bootcamp gets you ready to face swimsuit season and the great outdoors, pick up helpful workout and nutrition tips from our new segment on KTXL FOX 40! Twice monthly—on the first and third Monday’s of the month—join us for Mojo Monday at 8:45 a.m. on KTXL FOX 40 Morning News. Each live morning news fitness segment is tailored specifically for our mamas and more and will provide easy tips that you can incorporate right away into your healthy lifestyle.

Mojo Monday Recap: Monday, March 4, 2013 How To Get A Bodacious Body At Your Desk In 10 Minutes A Day!
  

Mojo Monday Fast Facts: 
1. 2% or more dehydration = less calories burned!
You will burn 30% less calories all day long if you are dehydrated. And, most people mistake hunger for thirst.
Solution: Drink 40 oz. of water by 12 Noon each day and 40 oz. each afternoon. It will flush fat, toxins and fight fatigue.

2. Myth: Many hours at the gym are need to get bodacious body results! 
Fact: The fact is 15 minutes of daily exercise will provide you with more results than 2 hours at the gym 2x a week!

3. Back away from the vending machine! 
Eat frequent, simple snacks that you can keep in your desk to stoke your metabolic engine and burn more calories.
Apples, oranges, bananas, almonds and protein bars with 20-30 grams of protein are sooo much better. (Note: The body can’t absorb more than 30 grams of protein at a time.)

See more Mama Bootcamp Mojo Mondays on KTXL Fox 40, here!