use food as fuel!

While watching a recent show on TV, I was a little disturbed by a doctor who was on. No by no means am I a doctor or even close to one, however I do have mass amounts of useless knowledge from having a pretty sick child and myself being diagonosed. You become your own personal doctor when others have failed. Anyway, this doctor was giving snack and food ideas for those that are weight worried all the time. His ideas were pretty textbook but seemed good, however I felt he could have offered the audience more. If I was a doctor and was being put in the spotlight I would be throwing my useless knowledge everywhere and into everything! :)

So here is what really annoyed me, he was showing how to do this great smoothie as a snack [again nothing novel about the smoothie] he said strawberries, bluebeeries, cinnamon, honey, ice and soy milk. Basically something out of a Good Housekeeping or Shape magazine. Here is how I would have made the smoothie on TV if I was a doctor or someone famous..:) and I will give you reasons for each ingredient!!

Blueberries - antioxidants
Frozen Bananas [or not frozen] - potassium and the freezing of the smoothie
Ice - duh
Ground flax seed - amazing benefits!! Omega-3, fiber
Cinnamon - flavoring, appetite suppressant and many other benefits!!
Stevia - all natural flavoring that is good for you
Raw local honey [or if not available regular local honey] - local honey is important because it is from your local bees :) they help you fight allergies because they pollenate from your area! And raw honey is full of TONS of minerals and vitamins and gives amazing flavor
Coconut milk - Good stuff! Full of calcium and other vitamins. Soy free and dairy free.

Blend and enjoy!! Here is something else to think about, our PH level is such an important part in our well being and how we feel. Believe it or not blueberries are very acidic in our bodies so when we pair it with bananas which is alkaline it 'evens' out in our bodies. Raw honey/local honey is also alkaline but processed honey is acidic. Stevia is very alkaline which is super awesome for our bodies!! The more alkaline we are the better off we are!! Cancer cells and many other diseases thrive in acidic environments so keeping tabs on your levels is something to think about. :)