A nice healthy snack (or lunch)

As I mentioned in an earlier posting, Michelle and I have been doing Body for Life. Unfortunately, I have to stop the exercise program because of a surgery (I'll write more about that later), but I continue with the diet routine. The basics of which are eating six small meals a day consisting of a serving of high quality protein and a serving of high quality carbohydrates. One should also include a serving of vegetables with at least two meals. You also take one day a week off from the diet and eat however you feel. To find out more, CLICK HERE.

Sometime my sweet tooth gets in the way, but here is one snack or meal that really helps out, a blueberry milkshake. And yes, it is good for you.

Ingredients:
3/4-1 cup of milk
1-2 scoop(s) of whey protein powder (optional)
1/2 cup of plain unsweetened fat free yogurt
1/2-3/4 cup of frozen blueberries

I use a stick blender, but one can always use a stand blender (especially if you plan to make multiple servings). Pour the milk into the glass and mix in the protein powder (mixing it separately will make it less like to have clumps). Add the yogurt and berries and blend to an even consistency. The frozen berries will freeze some of the liquid and give you a nice milkshake consistency.

Now, the measurements are not exact to allow for varied thicknesses. For a thicker shake that requires a spoon to eat, use less milk and more berries. For a more drinkable shake, use more milk and fewer berries. Also, you can use other frozen fruit. Strawberries work will, and I'm sure frozen peaches would taste great. Fresh fruit, like a banana, is also good, but you don't get that milkshake texture or coldness.

Well, enjoy.

-Phil