I usually have my first meal right after I work out and I like it to be quick and satiating at the same time 😊 That’s the reason I love my smoothies and this one is extra creamy, chocolatey and loaded with nutrition. 🍫 The goal is to make sure my first meal does not cause a sudden spike in my blood sugar, so that I can avoid the rollercoaster of fluctuating blood sugar levels throughout the day. Makes sense? If you start your day with a carb heavy meal like a Croissant, you are going to see a spike in your blood sugar levels, followed by a dip. This will most likely trigger more mid meal sugar cravings, mood swings and dips in energy levels throughout the day. If you start with a balanced meal, you are biologically setting yourself up for a successful day! Coming back to my Creamy, Chocolatey Smoothie recipe, Here’s what I used: 1 cup almond milk (I always use a nut milk as my base) 1 Tsp. collagen peptides powder (excellent for bone, skin, joint health) @nowfoodsofficial ½ cup spinach (you can use any greens you like) ½ frozen banana (freezing the banana makes the smoothie extra creamy) 1 tsp. almond butter 1 tsp. psyllium husk (this is the soluble fiber the good bacteria in your colon feed on, it will also help you feel fuller longer) @nowfoodsofficial 1 tsp. cocoa powder (rich in polyphenols, plus who doesn’t like cocoa?)@nowfoodsofficial 3 pitted dates (I like to chop them up before blending) Few ice cubes Blend for 30 seconds, shake, blend for another 30 seconds and enjoy!!! I always recommend using a clean brand like @nowfoodsofficial. Use coupon code UMA to get a 20% site wide discount at nowfoods.com (Offer valid through 11:59 PM Central Standard Time 12/31/20) #ad #chocolatesmoothierecipe #NOWWellness #NowFoodsOfficial #healthybreakfast #smoothierecipe #getfitwithuma #umanaralkar #omwithatwist #everythingom #fitmomlife #holistichealthcoach https://www.instagram.com/p/CHdNnN1h1Hh/?igshid=1luley5ogy527
