Myrna Haag: Recipes

Wednesday August 20

Nutrition Facts

(per serving)

Calories: 305
Total Protein: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 37 g
Fat: 4 g
Sodium: 95 mg
Cholesterol: 8 mg

Functional Components

A banana supplies our bodies with 100% of the daily requirement for potassium. Foods rich in potassium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. A banana also supplies 30% of the daily requirement for the vitamin B6, which helps the body breakdown fats, metabolize proteins and carbohydrates; it also helps produce red blood cells and antibodies.

Breakfast Smoothie

Serves: 1

Preparation Time: About 5 minutes

BANANAS AND BERRIES, besides being rich in fiber, also contain anti-oxidants which act as "housekeepers" in our bodies, mopping up free radicals before they have a chance to do harm to cell walls, certain cell structures, and even the genetic material within our cells.

Ingredients

1 frozen banana
1/2 cup frozen berries
1/2 cups low-fat milk, soymilk or yogurt
1 scoop whey protein powder
2-3 ice cubes

Directions

Combine ingredients in a blender.