Hello everyone! So recently I've been trying to stay healthy now that I don't have to eat dining hall food anymore. I'm trying to only eat whole foods with a few exceptions such as milk and yogurt. I haven't eaten red meat for about three years and now I'm starting to cut out chicken and fish. I will have chicken in my salad every once in a while or have some fish with my dinner when it is healthily prepared. Having a strict diet messes with my head and I don't want my entire summer to revolve around calories.

Since I started this diet, I've been searching for better sources of protein other than meat. I found that flax seed is one of the healthiest sources of protein for your body. Instead of sugary cereal, I've been making smoothies. This smoothie has fresh fruit, a bit of greek yogurt, and flax seed. It is the perfect way to wake up in the morning.

Ingredients:
1 cup of ice
1/2 cup of greek yogurt (100 calories per serving)
1/2 cup of blueberries
1/2 cup of pineapple
3 Tbsp. of flax seed





Flax seed is a great source of fatty acids, antioxidants, and fiber. Every tablespoon of flax seed provides about 1 gram of protein. They don't really taste like anything and they grind up really well in my blender. This smoothie is more of a treat than anything. It's really sweet and is a good boost to start my morning.

What do you think? Doesn't this smoothie just make you want to be healthy and fit?!
Thanks for reading!

Stay beautiful,

Meg