June 2012 Thrive Challenge

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Comment by Seth Cole on June 7, 2012 at 4:08pm

Superfood Smoothie:

Strawberry or plain organic kefir (for Probiotics)

1 banana

Blueberries or Strawberries

Water or unfiltered (cloudy) apple juice (depending on how sweet I want it to be)

Chia seeds

Maca powder

Chlorella

Spirulina

Barley Grass

Hemp seed Protein

Plain, crossflow, micro-filtered whey protein concentrate (NOT ISOLATE)

Cinnamon

Comment by Jamie Sirianni on June 7, 2012 at 3:14pm

I have a kale shake with Vega protein, chia seeds and fresh fruit almost every morning...Ymmm ;)

 

Comment by Alexa Roland on June 7, 2012 at 2:50pm

I love me some homemade almond muffins or bread: mix ground almonds + egg whites + a little bit of water or milk (goats, soy, almonds whatever you may so choose) + stevia + baking powder until the mixture is quite loose in consistency but still holds. Bake in muffin cups or a small loaf tin at 250 degrees Celsius for 10-15 minutes or until they have a golden brown colour on top and a fork comes out clean. I sometimes spread it with almond butter or just eat plain - they're great for a low carb, high protein fix that will keep you going and going like the Energizer Bunny.

Comment by Rachel Kennedy on June 7, 2012 at 2:24pm

A kale and fruit smoothie is an almost every day thing for me. I also love a smoothie with fresh sweet potato, carrot and apple juice, banana and cinnamon...mmm! If I need a boost in between all my veggies, I of course have a scoop or two of vega or a piece of Ezekiel bread with raw almond butter on it!

Comment by Alicia Simpson on June 7, 2012 at 1:52pm

Water! Or a Vega smoothie. I also like to pack healthy snacks for work, like dried fruits (dates, apricots, cranberries).

Comment by Danielle Marie on June 7, 2012 at 1:52pm

Funfetti Protein Bites

1 cup + 2 Tbs gluten free whole rolled oats, lightly toasted
3 Tbs vanilla cake mix*
1scoop vanilla protein powder
1/4 cup brown rice (or coconut) syrup
1/2 tsp. bourbon vanilla extract*
3 Tbs rainbow sprinkles
2 Tbs mini chocolate chips of choice

LIGHTLY toast the oats and allow to cool completely. Then place all I.ingredients in bowl and stir until well combined. Place bowl in the fridge and chill at least 2 hours. When mixture has stiffened, shape as desired (balls, squares, rugged chunks...). Store in fridge until ready to eat.

Comment by Susanne Kaesbauer on June 7, 2012 at 1:24pm

Almonds and fresh blueberries.

Comment by Sarah Kernan on June 7, 2012 at 1:18pm

Every morning before a long day at grad school I fuel up with oatmeal with a scoop of vanilla chai vega, and 1/2 a banana or blueberries thrown in. Of course I need my coffee with coconut creamer and large lemon water too! It keeps me full till lunch. On the weekends before AM hot yoga I make a green drink to power me through.

Comment by Bonita O'Neill on June 7, 2012 at 11:51am

A cup of coffee (maybe not so healthy), peanut butter and homemade strawberry jam on half of a plain bagel and I'm out the door. I save the Vega shake for when I get back. :-)

Comment by Tamara Lukie on June 7, 2012 at 11:36am

My fav healthy summer adventure fuel is Goji berries mixed with Pumpkin seeds & cacao nibs. Great energy (& even better when it melts a little & sticks together). also pair it with a nice cool coconut water & you're set! Great on hikes or bike rides around the Island!

Comment by Laura Avila on June 7, 2012 at 11:24am

I drink 8oz of raw coconut water every morning as well as my pre-workout energizer before heading out to the gym at 4:45am and I never, ever, never, ever leave home without my pouches of electrolytes! Usually I take my water with them already mixed in, but I always carry extras in case my days activities extend longer than I've planned. I'm a 100% vega girl. Home and office are stocked with all things Vega :)

Comment by Jana Raymond on June 7, 2012 at 11:22am

I make a smoothie a lot after a work out - but drink it a home - my favorite PORTABLE snack is a cored, sliced APPLE!! Any kind - any time - I eat at least one a day!!! And they are easy to carry!!  My kids love - and I can take peanut or other nut butters with me to dip!! MMMMM!!!!!!

Comment by Megan Irene Ellis on June 7, 2012 at 10:52am

Obviously Vega is the best, and my favorite, way to fuel up in a super healthy way!!! Other than that, quick grap-and-go is dates....LOVE 'EM!  Green Smoothies are also a delicous and hydrating way to fuel a powerful summer day :)

Comment by Billy Howard on June 7, 2012 at 10:50am

Organic Kamut put in to soak in the solar oven the night before with gojis, crans and raisins. Cooked to perfection by the morning sun. Add rice milk, fresh berries--always blueberries, will be buying three flats to freeze next week: put them in a single flat layer in a plastic bag and lay in the freezer: fresh plump berries all winter long--add pumpkin, sunflower and hemp seeds and dust with a freshly ground spice mix of ginger, allspice, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg. 

Comment by Stephanie Hughes on June 7, 2012 at 10:24am

My favorite pre-workout can't do without is my super-cali-fragalist-ic smoothy...Kale, spinach, a squeeze of lime,a scoop of flax seeds, a dash of chia seeds,a banana, a pink lady apple, some strawberries, some blueberries,a tbsp of almond butter and a 1/2 cup of green tea blended until smooth...it gets me all pumped up for my Crossfit class :) 

Comment by Nicholas Guthrie on June 7, 2012 at 10:09am

Kale Smoothies! I eat them constantly and feel slightly high every time. I've got my roommates hooked too. They're the best, quick meal I can imagine.

Comment by Joy Rapier on June 7, 2012 at 9:43am

I second the lemon juice and water mix! I try to always carry a 32-oz. container of it throughout the day after drinking a glass or two in the morning.

Comment by Sher Morabito on June 7, 2012 at 9:36am

I get up at 4:45 AM and have my lemon juice and water then head to gym with my preworkout energizer (love the lime flavor) After the gym I have a glass of juiced vegies, and before I leave the house for work I make sure I have one  my vega smoothie mixtures and fruit in hand. My day couldnt be more complete with a start like this.

Comment by Casey K on June 7, 2012 at 9:10am

Baggie o' mixed nuts that I make myself. Easy, quick, doesn't spoil and I can change my mixture based on what I'm craving (salty or salty & sweet with some veg'n chocolate chips added in: Those with Walnuts are just ridiculous! MMMmmm!)

Comment by Ange Peters on June 7, 2012 at 9:05am

I pop one a homemade raw protein bar into my purse every day - perfect way to stay fueled up as a busy Mama of 2 young girls. Lots of superfood goodness in this bar and my 3 yr old loves them! 

• 1 ripe banana mashed {or 4 dates pureed with water to make paste)
• 2 tbsp Coconut oil melt in micro for 10 sec
• 1/4 c Maple Syrup
• 1/2 c Peanut Butter (or any nut butter i.e. almond, pecan, cashew, etc.)
• 1.5 c Oats {or quinoa flakes or ground buckwheat)
• 1/2 c Shredded Coconut
• 1/2 c Raisins (or goji berries, date chunks, cranberries, craisins, dried cherries/mangoes/apricots/etc. Any dried
• 1/2 c Chocolate Chips & Cacao nibs mixed
• 4 scoops Vega Protein Powder 
  
• 2 Tbsp Flax Seeds
• 2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
• 1.5 Tsp Cinnamon
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

Mix all together & freeze!

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