Do you  pull your hair out trying to get your loved one to eat something that is actually healthy? It’s a problem isn’t it? After awhile I realized that it didn’t matter if breakfast was served at dinner or lunch was served at breakfast. What mattered was nutrition. And truthfully, I only cared that one meal a day  packed a nutritional punch.

Here’s the exact smoothie that I made for Bob and he loved it! I also make this for my mom most mornings and have peace of mind knowing she’s getting a major dose of nutrients!

*You need to purchase a blender if you don’t already own one.

Here’s what you do: 

Add frozen organic peaches and pineapple to the blender.(Use frozen so you don’t have to dilute your smoothie with ice.) Next add ½ of a banana (filled with potassium). Squeeze the juice of ½ lemon. (Make sure to omit the seeds.)

Add 1 scoop of Brown Rice Protein Powder. (It’s easily digestible. You can also use Pea Protein Powder. Whey is harder on the digestive system. (See above for my favorite brand. I use Vanilla flavor.)

Next  add some high-quality organic Greek Yogurt. (about ½ cup). I use Fage. (see photo.) Add about 1 cup (depending upon the thickness you prefer) of Almond Milk to the blender. (If allergic to nuts, then don’t use this. Use Rice Milk (plain or vanilla).

Throw in some ground flax seeds (high in Omega 3’s). The ones I use are pictured above.  If you want to add an extra punch of nutrients, add a Persian cucumber, celery stalk and maybe some Italian parsley. (Not everyone will like the greenish color of the smoothie, but you won’t be able to taste the veggies. I promise! If your loved one is on Coumadin, then green stuff is out.)

Now blend for about 30-45 seconds. This single smoothie is full of nutrients. Serve in small amounts as it is filling. It’s a great snack as well.

Here’s to good health. By the way….this also really good for YOU – the CAREGIVER!