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Coconut Banana Supreme Smoothie

Coconut oil has been shown to promote healthy thyroid function, reduce sugar cravings, and promote weight loss.

• ¾ cup - Almond milk, rice milk or your choice
• 1 - Banana peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 Tbsp. - virgin coconut oil
• 1 Tbsp. - ground flaxseed
• 1 Tsp. - pure vanilla extract
• 3oz - Youshi Guo Juice

Optional:

Throw in some frozen strawberries for icy drink and strawberry flavor, or just use ice cubes. Mix in blender until very smooth.

Turkey & Cheese Wrap

Wrap your mind around this great way to enjoy turkey. Better yet, after you’ve made one, wrap your hand around it then wrap your mouth around it. It’s a quick and easy recipe that everyone will enjoy, made with The Laughing Cow cheese wedges.

• 2 - whole Wedges Of The Laughing Cow Light Swiss Original Cheese
• 1 - whole 10-inch Flour Or Flavored Tortilla Wrap
• 1 teaspoon - Honey Mustard
• 2 - slices Smoked Turkey
• ½ cups - Shredded Lettuce or Spinach
• 4 - whole Apples Or Pears, Sliced Thin

Preparation

Spread wedges over tortilla wrap, covering evenly.
Top with honey mustard, smoked turkey, lettuce and apple or pear.
Roll up tightly, tucking in ends of tortilla. If necessary, secure with toothpick.

Healthy Tips

Think of a snack not as an indulgence, but as a "little meal"— an opportunity to consume some good quality protein, vitamins, fiber, and heart-healthy fat. Have nutritious food in special "snack spots" in your pantry and refrigerator, so when hunger strikes you can easily make good choices.

Choose organic whole grains, fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds and low-fat dairy products as the basis for healthy snacks. Avoid white flour and choose whole-grain breads and crackers.

There's nothing like protein to give you a steady supply of energy.

• – Low-fat cottage cheese with diced cucumber, radishes, and dill
• – Low-fat cottage cheese with unsweetened canned pineapple chunks and fresh mint
• – Chicken Pita: Diced cooked chicken tossed in low-fat hummus and stuffed into wholegrain pita with shredded lettuce
• – Wholegrain, unsweetened breakfast cereal with soy or skim milk and slivered almonds

Cool and Refreshing

You return home from a jog or a walk and what you want is a quick cool-down. Here are some make-ahead snacks to welcome you home.

• – Low-fat fruit smoothie
• – Popsicles made from any kind of organic fruit juice
• – Chilled watermelon wedges
• – Iced herbal or green tea
• – Tomato juice spiked with fresh lemon or lime juice
• – Unsweetened fruit juice combine with club soda or crushed ice

Warm and Comforting

These snacks are for those difficult days when you need something soothing and familiar.

• – Oatmeal with Raisins
• – 7-grain porridge with honey and walnuts
• – Zesty Bean Wrap: Mash beans with salsa and some shredded low-fat cheese, wrap in whole wheat tortilla and heat
• – Whole wheat tortilla wrap brushed with organic tomato paste and stuffed with diced chicken and shredded cheese
• – Quick Pizza: Spread tomato sauce on half of a whole wheat pita, sprinkle with low-fat mozzarella and oregano.
• – Organic green tea
• – Organic Hot chocolate

Quick and Crunchy

Here are some healthy alternatives to have around the next time you've got the "munchies."

• – Low-fat granola stirred into organic low-fat yogurt
• – Baked organic soy or blue corn chips with salsa for dip
• – Wholegrain cracker topped with low-fat cream cheese and smoked salmon or mackerel
• – A small handful of spiced walnuts, tamari almonds, or dry-roasted soy nuts
• – Organic Vegetable sticks with quick low-fat dips, such as yogurt blended with curry powder and lime juice

Sweet and Satisfying

Aim for quality nutrition by choosing sweet snacks that rely on Mother Nature's sweetener: fresh and dried organic fruit

• – Low-fat granola and diced apple stirred into low-fat plain yogurt
• – Low-fat granola stirred into applesauce and a little low-fat sour cream
• – Dates stuffed with walnuts and sprinkled with cinnamon
• – Wholegrain organic bagel with honey and sliced banana
• – Wholegrain toast with organic almond butter and sliced apple or pear

Veggies

Vary vegetable snacks by thinking in colors. Have a green snack today, an orange one tomorrow and a red one the next day.

• – Roasted or grilled veggies lightly coated with salsa and wrapped in corn or wholegrain tortilla
• – Mixed veggie sticks with low-fat dip
• – Baked potato with low-fat sour cream and chives
• – Baked sweet potato

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