You’ll understand the magic by the third day, pinky swear!
Ingredients (benefits)
½ cup plain, low-fat yogurt (promotes bowel health)
1 apple, grated* (phytonutrients)
1 tbsp uncooked oatmeal (lowers cholesterol)
1 tbsp slivered almonds (calcium and protein)
1 tbsp white chia seeds (high in fiber)
½ cup frozen blueberries (phenolics; enhance memory)
¼ cup hulled hemp seeds (protein; eco-friendly)
1 tsp ground cinnamon (lowers blood pressure)
1 tsp blackcurrant jam, to sweeten (optional) (urinary health)
* or 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
Mix all the ingredients together and you will have the right amount of protein (about 10 grams), fiber, and nutrients to set you up for the day. Serve immediately or cover and keep in fridge up to 3 days.
Excerpted from Ace Your Health by Theresa Albert Copyright © 2010 by Theresa Albert. Excerpted by permission of McClelland & Stewart. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
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