Normally, I like to work out twice a day, four to five days a week. I really try to focus on feeding my muscles now; as I have lost a large percentage of my body fat. Before my morning workout, I have an apple along with my “Morning Kick Start Smoothie. Below, I will like to share the recipe of my “Morning Kick Start Smoothie along with the ingredient benefits. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 cup of almond milk
1 banana
1 tbsp of peanut butter
1 tbsp of non-fat Greek yogurt (I normally buy original, with no flavor)
2 cups of spinach
1 scoops of vanilla whey protein powder
1/2 cup cherries
**Just blend all these ingredients up in a blender and you’re good to go!

**Benefits include but are not limited to…**

>> Almond Milk – Good source of vitamin D, vitamin E, low in calories and low in sugar
>> Banana – Good source of fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6 and vitamin C
>> Peanut Butter – promotes growth in muscles, rich in antioxidants and fiber rich
>> Non-Fat Greek Yogurt – Great source of probiotics, protein, calcium, potassium, zinc, vitamin B6 & B12
>>Spinach – Good source of fiber, antioxidants and high in nutrients
>>Whey Protein Powder – Promotes fat loss, protect muscles and increase energy
>>Cherries – Good source of vitamins C and minerals