Simple Smoothie Recipe from the Health Food Purist

Here is a simple smoothie recipe to get you started in the morning, recharged after a long day or full when a meal fails to satiate the daemons within the belly who perpetually demand more food. (In the case of the latter one might also wish to entertain the idea that one has some sort of parasite or worm and take appropriate action.) The majority of the time I make this smoothie to satiate the daemons, but my daemons are the product of a fast metabolism.

I love it any time of the day. It has beneficial bacteria to support a healthy digestive system, antioxidants, little sugar and isn't devoid of fat and protein. Remember, reducing fat only means weight loss because of overall reduction of calories. Fat is as important as anything in a healthy functioning body, and the same goes for protein. Sugar is the main thing to reduce to lose weight and for overall well-being. 

HFP Simple Smoothie

2/3 cup kefir (plain or flavored)

1 scoop protein powder (vanilla flavors taste best)

4 ripe strawberries

1/2 banana

1 handful blueberries

1 handful ice cubes

Thoroughly blend all ingredients in a blender and pour into a tall glass. If it doesn't pour easily simply add more kefir. You might try freezing the berries and removing the ice from the list. Organic raspberry kefir tastes great with this recipe but plain is lighter and has less sugar. Vary any of the ingredients to suit your personal preference. Enjoy!