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How to Start a Smoothie Kick

With swimsuit season right around the corner, I always find myself wishing I had started my smoothie kick earlier! Replacing one meal a day with a smoothie can be a great way to lose weight, or just add more nutrients to your diet. For me, smoothies are the best way to get fiber, collagen, and tons of super-foods into one delicious package. Before getting into a regular routine with making smoothies you’ll need a few essentials to ensure your smoothie isn’t just filled with sugar-rich fruits.

Smoothie Starter Kit

  1. High-quality blender
  2. Supplements and Superfoods
  3. Eco-Friendly Glassware and Straws
    • Instead of buying plastic straws, consider cutting down on waste buying these glass ones. I think they are much easier to drink out of anyways!

 

Southern Source Side Note:

Bee pollen is said to contain more protein for its weight than any animal-based food, and for its weight has more amino acids than meat or eggs.

Best Smoothies in Birmingham, AL | Farm Bowl Juice Co.

The smoothie recipe below is similar to the Slim Shady found at local smoothie and juice bar called Farm Bowl and Juice Company. Their store just opened in Birmingham, and it is living up to all the rage! If you don’t have time to whip up a smoothie at home, I highly recommend heading over to their location in Homewood to get your fix!

Strawberry Power Smoothie Recipe

1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk

1/2 cup water (or more for desired consistency)

1/4 cup frozen strawberries

1/4 ripe avocado

1 tablespoon raw unsalted almonds

1 tablespoon hemp seeds

1 tablespoon almond butter

1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

4-5 drops of stevia

2 scoops of Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides

1/2 cup ice

Add all ingredients into blender and blend until desired consistency

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