Recipe: Spinach-Pear Smoothie

How much fiber are you getting everyday? FYI, women need 25 grams and men need a whopping 38 grams! I know my husband and I haven't been getting enough, so I've been trying to sneak in a little extra into every meal. I bought a fiber supplement and have been making more beans, which are ridiculously high in fiber. I get bored of beans, though, and tired of cooking, so we have smoothies a couple nights a week. They're a great way to get your veggies and fruit and they're fun to make!

This smoothie has some awesome superfoods in it and contains almost 9 grams of fiber. Drink up!

 

Ingredients:

½ cup milk or juice
1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 cup spinach leaves
2 tsp fiber powder

1 small pear, chopped

¼ cup blueberries

¼ cup pineapple pieces

1 tsp chia seeds

½ scoop protein powder (optional)

Directions:
1. In a blender, combine the milk/juice, lemon juice and spinach leaves. Blend till smooth.
2. Add fiber powder and blend
3. Add fruit, one portion at a time.
4. Throw in the remaining ingredients and blend it all up. Pour over ice and enjoy!

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Recipe: Bacon & Sweet Potato Hash

All you need to know is that this recipe is quick, easy, and delicious!

Serves 2

Ingredients:

2 strips uncured bacon

1 large sweet potato, washed and cubed

1 small bell pepper, chopped

2 Tbsp chopped shallot (or onion)

A handful or 2 of spinach

2 tsp balsamic

2 tsp sweet hot mustard

½ tsp caraway seeds

Ground pepper

Dash of cayenne

Directions:

1. Over medium heat, fry up the bacon. When it's cooked thoroughly, remove from pan and let cool.

2. Toss the shallot (or onion) into the pan and stir to coat in grease. Cook for about 3 minutes.

3. Add the sweet potato, stir, and cover. Let cook for 5-7 minutes

4. While the sweet potato is browning, chop up the bacon into little bits.

5. Add the bacon, bell pepper, and caraway seeds to the pan. Stir and let cook for another 5 minutes.

6. Now it's time to stir in the mustard, balsamic, and remaining spices. You can also throw in the spinach.

7. Reduce heat and cover. Let the spinach wilt a little.

8. Serve with a little extra mustard and ketchup, of course.