Eat Healthy : To-Go

How many times have you heard someone say, I’m too busy to eat healthy? How many times have you said it? These to-go smoothie recipes take away the excuses!

Starbucks drive thru, McDonald’s value meal, Coffee bean summer drinks that are filled with sugary syrups, and fruit flavored drinks have become a trend. These are the to-go foods that we, as consumers, support and enable in our day-to-day lives. Kids heading to schools, moms and dads driving to work, or people who are constantly on the go—society is busier than ever. And at this point, eating the right kind of food takes a back seat to the schedule. We feel we no longer have time to control our health and the choices we make. We basically eat what we find ready and available right now, and move on with our day. This is the easy way.

But what is easy is not always right, as we know.

Eating a nutrient rich and delicious meal is challenging when you are at work or in the middle of a grueling day of schedules and appointments. Now, starvation is not the answer. Feeding your body with good amount of energy and high quality nutrition is important at all times. What can give you a nutritious, portable, and delicious meal?

Smoothies! Smoothies are an amazing combination of…pretty much anything! You can basically put whatever you want in that blender and blend it until smooth and creamy. If you are not a smoothie expert yet, then these are my top list of smoothies that would wake up every cell in your body and give you the nutritional punch you need.

Mango Lassi

Mangoes in India are amazing, and they come in different flavors and aromas. They are not just high in Vitamin C, Vitamin k, fiber and protein; they are pretty much your summer elixir drink. Replacing buttermilk with nut milk, this recipe is friendly for vegans, lactose intolerant people and just healthier!

Ingredients:

• 2–3 mangos, ripened
• 1 banana, ripened
• 1 tablespoon honey or your favorite sweetener
• 1 cup nut milk (almond, cashew, or soy)
• ½ teaspoon sea salt

Directions:

Using a high-speed blender, blend all the ingredients above until smooth and creamy

Pistachio bliss

Pistachios have a unique flavor and taste. They are rich, nutty, and delicious. They are well known for their anti-oxidant properties being rich in essential nutrients; high in vitamin E, oleic acid, vitamin A, magnesium, and more. These combined with some delicious tropical fruits is basically heaven in a cup.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk or almond milk
• ¾ cup pistachios, shelled
• 1 cup strawberries
• 3–4 Medjool dates
• 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
• ½ teaspoon vanilla bean

Directions:

Using a high-speed blender, blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy

Coffee walnut

*soak walnuts overnight for this recipe

Ingredients:

• 100 ml coffee (pre-made)
• 1 cup milk or nut milk
• 1 banana, ripened
• ¾ cup walnuts, soaked
• 2–3 Medjool dates
• ½ teaspoon sea salt

Directions:

1. First make a small batch of coffee. You can also you an espresso shot for this purpose. Allow it to cool down for a few minutes
2. Transfer all ingredients into the blender.
3. Blend until smooth and creamy

Pineapple orange

Ingredients:

• ½ cup pineapple, diced
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tablespoon raw honey or your favorite sweetener
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 banana, ripen
• 1 scoop Warrior Blend vanilla protein

Directions:

Using a high-speed blender, blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy

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