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Key & Peele (Kale & Pear) Smoothie & Rock Hard Core Workout

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Happy New Year Everyone!  I hope the new year has good to you so far and that any resolutions you made are still going strong.  The first smoothie post of 2015 is also a shout-out to one of my favorite shows on the television – Key & Peele.  Over the holidays, I started binge watching it on Amazon Prime and I can’t remember the last time I laughed so hard at a sketch comedy show.  If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend it.  That is unless you are averse to hilarious television.  This was the first time I “peared” kale and pears together for a smoothie (see what I did there), and I was very happy with the results.  Pears don’t get the same kind of smoothie love as bananas, berries or apples, but they should…because they’re awesome.  Enjoy the smoothie, then blast your core with quick, intense workout from YouTube boss Sean Vigue.

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1 Cup Kale

1 Sliced Pear

1 Pitted Date

1 Handful Raw Cashews

1/4 Cup Steel Cut Organic Oats

1 Scoop Soy-Free Vegetable Protein

1 Cup Almond/Coconut Blend Milk

FOOD KEY

– Kale: vitamins, A, B6 &C, potassium, copper, folic acid, calcium, iron, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and zinc (MEGA-STACKED!!)

– Pears: fiber, potassium and copper

– Dates: fiber, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants

– Cashews: copper, phosphorous, manganese, magnesium, zinc and protein

– Oats: fiber and protein

10 Minute Rock Hard Core Workout

*BONUS CARDIO*

For a bonus cardio workout, I invite you to literally laugh your ass off to my personal favorite sketch from Key & Peele:

 

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Banana, Date & Broccoli Protein Smoothie and Quick Yoga Routine

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GUESS WHO’S BACK!? Hey there everyone, sorry for the long gap in between posts. Being a new parent is a 24 hour/day job. Who knew, lol?  I’ve been more of the diaper operator for the last couple of months, but I have managed to get my smoothie on in between diaper changes and crying fits. You don’t hear about many smoothies with broccoli in them, and that’s a shame. Broccoli is super healthy and can be delicious when mixed withe right ingredients. I still don’t have much time to workout, so I keep my eyes out for great, quick routines to add to my rotation. The yoga practice below from Sean Vigue is excellent and moderately difficult, so you really maximize your ten minutes. Try the smoothie and the workout and let me know what you think.

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1 Chopped Banana

1 Cup Broccoli Florets

1 Pitted Date

1 Handful Raw Almonds

1/4 Cup Steel Cut Organic Oats

1 Scoop Soy-Free Vegetable Protein Powder

1 Cup Almond Milk

FOOD KEY

– Bananas: vitamin B6 and potassium

– Broccoli: vitamins C & A, potassium, folic acid, magnesium, iron, beta-carotene and phosphorus (STACKED!!)

– Dates: fiber, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants

– Raw Almonds: magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, riboflavin, copper, niacin and zinc (STACKED!!)

– Oats: fiber and protein

10 Minute Total Body Yoga Routine

Peanut Butter Banana Date Smoothie, HIIT Workout & A BABY!

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Hey everyone, sorry I haven’t posted any smoothie goodness in the last few weeks. Been kinda busy…WITH MY NEW DAUGHTER!!! Mrs. Smoothie Operator gave birth to my beautiful baby girl a few weeks ago, and I have been enjoying fatherfood ever since. Finding time to make and post smoothies and exercise has been tricky, but I have a great one for you today.  Enjoy!

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1 Cup Spinach

1 Chopped Banana

1/4 Cup Organic Steel Cut Oats

2 Pitted Dates

1 Tablespoon Natural Peanut Butter

1 Cup Vanilla Almond Milk

FOOD KEY

– Spinach: vitamins A, B1,2,3 &6, C, E & K, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, calcium, potassium, fiber, phosphorous, zinc, protein and selenium (SUPER STACKED!!)

– Bananas: vitamin B6 and potassium

– Oats: fiber and protein

– Dates: fiber, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants

– Peanut Butter: protein, potassium, fiber, vitamins E & B6, and magnesium

Since we brought the baby home,  I have much less time to myself in the mornings, so I’ve had to adjust my morning workouts.  I’ve searched for the quickest (15-20 minutes), most efficient workouts I could find and will be sharing them with all of you.  First up is a great 15 minute HIIT workout from Fitness Blender.

Sweet Green Broccoli Banana Smoothie

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Broccoli Smoothie…sounds delicious, I know.  Seriously, though..mix a bunch of broccoli florets with some almond milk, bananas, almonds and most importantly some pitted dates, and you have yourself a surprisingly awesome smoothie.  The dates add just the right amount amount of sweetness to bring the bananas and broccoli together and almonds just hook any smoothie up (and among the healthiest of nuts).  Check it out.

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 1 Cup Broccoli Florets

1 Sliced Banana

1 Handful Raw Almonds

4 Pitted Dates

1 Cup Vanilla Almond Milk

Food Key

– Broccoli: vitamins C & A, potassium, folic acid, magnesium, iron, beta-carotenes and phosphorus (STACKED!!)

– Bananas: vitamin B6 and potassium

– Raw Almonds: magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, riboflavin, copper, niacin and zinc (STACKED!!)

– Dates: fiber, magnesium, potassium, and antioxidants