Loading ...Healthy RecipesWhey Protein Shake with Blueberries: A Metabolic Code Recipe
This shake is an excellent breakfast option, but can be enjoyed as a snack, a post-workout re-builder, or an any-time meal replacement. Not only does it taste great, it’s great for you too.
Whey: Immune building, muscle building, and mood lifting benefits.
Berries: Packed with brain-protective antioxidants.
Cinnamon: Supports glucose regulation.
Flax seeds: Source of omega 3 fats, fiber, and lignans. Lignans protect against breast and prostate cancer.1-2
Excellent source of calcium (25% DV), vitamin D (25% DV), vitamin E (53% DV), and manganese (20% DV).
Good source of vitamin A (12% DV), vitamin C (18% DV), phosphorus (10% DV), and magnesium (15% DV).
Ingredients:
8 oz. almond milk
½ cup fresh or frozen organic blueberries
1 scoop Jay Robb vanilla whey protein powder
2 T. organic ground flax seeds
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
Directions:
Mix in a blender with a few ice cubes if desired.
Nutrition:
257 calories, 8 g. total fat, 4 g. saturated fat, 1 g. monounsaturated fat, 3 g polyunsaturated fat, 13 mg. cholesterol, 340 mg. sodium, 19 g. carbohydrate, 6 g. fiber, 6 g. sugar, 29 g. protein, 600 IU vitamin A, 11 mg. vitamin C, 100 IU vitamin D, 16 IU vitamin E, 33 mcg. folate, 254 mg. calcium, 60 mg. magnesium, 4 mg manganese, 1.3 mg iron, 100 mg. phosphorus, 731 mg. potassium.
References
- McCann SE, et al. Int J Cancer. 2004 Sep 1;111(3):440-3.
- Hedelin M, et al. Cancer Causes Control. 2006 Mar;17(2):169-80.
[Ed. Note: Laura B. LaValle, RD, LD is presently the director of dietetics nutrition at LaValle Metabolic Institute (formerly part of Living Longer Institute). She offers personal nutritional counseling at LMI for clients who need help with their diet in relation to illness or disease. Laura also provides educational services in the areas of health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention. To learn more, click here.]
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