Today instead of a typical lunch, I tried Martha’s Triple-Berry Smoothie from page 347 of the Western section.
Martha’s triple-berry smoothie has a lot of great flavors. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and bananas. It’s super-easy to make; just blend it all together with some milk and plain yogurt and I added just a touch of honey to the mix. This smoothie doesn’t just taste great, it also gave me a good shot of energy because it has a lot of vitamins and minerals. Sometimes eating makes us feel sluggish. That’s because it takes a lot of energy for our stomachs to digest food and it can make us very tired. It’s refreshing to have something that’s both satisfying and healthy that doesn’t weigh your body down.
I have been on every diet imaginable over the years, including liquid diets. That’s where you substitute two meals a day with some kind of tasteless, low-fat shake. I’m proud to say that I’ve finally come to embrace Health At Every Size and refuse to put my body through the hell of yo-yo dieting any longer. But I understand the appeal of those shakes because when you’re on the go they give you a quick boost. Making a fresh fruit smoothie is the more nutritious and delicious way to drink your lunch. I recommend using full-fat dairy products because not only do they have health benefits that are lacking in low fat dairy, they also leave you feeling more satisfied. It’s been over 30 years since we’ve rejected fats and now we’re heavier and sicker than ever. Perhaps it’s time to re-evaluate conventional wisdom and start embracing food in its natural state again.
Give this triple-berry smoothie a try sometime when you need a quick, energizing and genuinely delicious meal. And why don’t you whip some up for the little ones and tell them it’s a milkshake? I bet they’ll never know the difference and just think it’s yummy!
