Ever feel proud of your diet-- with exception of that one meal you hastily grabbed?
Or maybe you recently started tracking protein, carbs, and fats to hit a fitness goal, but consistently find yourself coming up short in one of the macro buckets.
Blending oats, veggies, fruits, and protein sources may seem less than appetizing and labor-intensive. The truth is lots of fitness pros, athletes, and everyday dieters use this hack because of the time savings and taste. In addition, blending helps our bodies absorb and metabolize nutrients.
The trick is in the preparation and pairings. The benefit is getting those extra nutrients in a grab-and-go format that tastes great!
How to Prepare:
Step 1: Buy enough blender cups to prep a week’s worth of meal replacement shakes
Step 2: Analyze what nutrients you are short on and make a list
Step 3: Identify food sources for each of your needed nutrients that you might be able to blend. The considerations are endless, but a shortlist of suggestions might include: protein powder, chia seeds, oats, fruits, veggies, nuts, and Greek yogurt.
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