Smoothies: Meal-In-A-Glass

Sometimes you need a nutritious meal but don’t have the time to prepare it. That’s where smoothies come in handy.

In this video, Nutritionist Amy Hendel demonstrates how to make a nutritious smoothie that will leave you feeling full without feeling sluggish. Start your day with the nutrition of a salad and the taste of dessert! . All you need is wheat germ, bananas, strawberries, an apple, honey, soy milk, fat free yogurt and ice cubes. Smoothies are the best way to increase ones intake of fruits and vegetables, so instead of taking hours preparing the perfect healthy meal you can throw some veggies and fruits in the blender and enjoy the perfect meal in a glass!

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This video features Amy Hendel.

Duration: 2:40. Last Updated On: Nov. 8, 2017, 6:14 p.m.

Reviewed by: Holly Atkinson, MD, Preeti Parikh, MD . Review date: March 15, 2011

00:00 [MUSIC]
00:07 Hi, I'm Amy Hendel.
00:09 You know, once in a while you need a nutritious meal on the go.
00:13 Well this healthy smoothie whips up quickly, and it's high-fiber too.
00:18 So for this smoothie, you'll want to gather up some wheat germ,
00:22 a banana, strawberries, a medium apple, leaving the skin on, a bit of honey,
00:28 some soy milk, some plain fat-free yogurt, and some ice cubes or crushed ice.
00:33 Now, I tend to keep wheat germ handy in my kitchen.
00:37 Wheat germ is a fabulous way to get nutrients and
00:40 also a hefty dose of fiber in your diet.
00:43 Now this smoothie calls for bananas, and bananas give you a boost of potassium, and
00:48 we need potassium to keep blood pressure at healthy levels.
00:52 And if they're in season, you can also add kiwis to this meal in a glass smoothie,
00:57 because kiwis have as much vitamin C as an orange, and
01:00 they're also high in potassium and fiber.
01:03 So I'm going to throw in the strawberries and most of us also love a sweet treat.
01:08 And this smoothie is filled with a variety of fresh fruit, and that's a great way
01:14 to satisfy your sweet tooth without reaching for those sugary snacks.
01:18 But sometimes I do like a little extra honey to sweeten up the recipe.
01:22 Just beware adding a lot of additional sugar.
01:25 It only tends to drive blood sugar levels up, and
01:28 frankly, if you're using seasonal fruits, they're already sweet on their own.
01:33 Now, the next ingredient is soy milk, and if you've never tried it,
01:37 smoothies are a great place for creamy soy milk.
01:40 It's an opportunity for you to try this ingredient instead of using regular milk.
01:44 And you still get the benefit of bone building calcium and vitamin D from
01:49 most brands, but you also reap the benefit of Omega 3 heart-healthy fats.
01:55 I also find that soy milk is a creamy alternative for
01:57 people who have trouble digesting regular low fat or
02:00 fat-free milk, but if you like regular milk, you can always use lactaid milk.
02:06 Now, the final ingredient is yogurt, and I keep it handy in my fridge.
02:10 I love eating it alone.
02:11 I love topping it with fruits and nuts.
02:14 Yogurt contains probiotics that help to support a healthy digestive system.
02:19 It's also a cool, light, refreshing addition to many smoothie recipes.
02:23 So let's blend it up.
02:25 [NOISE] I know you'll love this meal in a glass smoothie recipe.
02:32 So come on, give it a whirl.
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