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Coconut oil coffee: a nutritious morning beverage!

On By Dani Sanusi FitnessIn fitness, nutrition, nutritional supplement, recipe, recovery, workoutLeave a comment

 Coffee, yum! But coffee and coconut oil?? Yep! It’s delicious AND nutritious. It’s even a great pre-workout drink when timed correctly, too!

Coconut oil has countless health benefits, but I’ll keep my explanation very simple. It is mostly made up of MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides). They are absorbed fast and give a quick boost of energy without the anxiety, helping increase metabolism while also reducing hunger and suppressing appetite. This can help curb making poor food choices throughout the day, which leads to a healthier you! If you drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and then workout, it also primes your muscles to accept the protein in your first post workout meal (For more info, check out Ori Hofmekler, author of the Warrior Diet). What a winning combo, right?

 I make my coconut oil coffee by adding a tablespoon or two to my hot coffee, and using my aerolatte mixer to emulsify it. This creates a thicker, creamy consistency that is so delicious! I would recommend starting with a half tablespoon and working your way up. If you need that extra bit of sweetness, feel free to add a little bit of your preferred method of sweetener. Make sure you get the virgin coconut oil so you get those MCTs and optimal nutrients as well as flavor. Use it to cook with too! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!

Happy coconutting!

Warmly,

Dani

GREEN Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe!

On By Dani Sanusi FitnessIn fitness, nutrition, recipe, smoothieLeave a comment

Nutrition is just as, if not more important, than all the hours you put in the gym. The best way to recover quickly and get the most out of your workout is to take care of your body by feeding it quality foods. You need that protein to rebuild those muscles, and good carbohydrates to refuel you to keep going on with your day. I do believe that you are what you eat! With that said, here is my recipe for an awesome recovery smoothie!

Combine in a blender:

  • 1/4 c nonfat greek yogurt
  • 1 c cold water
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 1 TBSP peanut butter
  • 2 scoops of Complete Greens powder (it tastes like an orange creamsicle and has several servings of vegetables in just two teeny tiny scoops! To purchase, click here: http://bit.ly/1nbcCiC)

Blend all the ingredients together.
THEN add:

  • 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder (I use this stuff, it’s delicious! http://bit.ly/1a6u5kc), and blend. Make sure you wait to add your protein powder until AFTER blending this all together. It really comes together perfectly if you add it at the very end. Trust me! 🙂 Then, drink up!!

My favorite post workout protein smoothie recipe!

Yum!!
Nutrition is just as, if not more important, than all the hours you put in the gym. The best way to recover quickly and get the most out of your workout is to take care of your body by feeding it quality foods. You need that protein to rebuild those muscles, and good carbohydrates to refuel you to keep going on with your day. I do believe that you are what you eat! With that said, here is my recipe for an awesome recovery smoothie!

Combine in a blender:
1/4 c nonfat greek yogurt
1 c cold water
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 c of your favorite frozen fruit (I love pineapple, strawberries, or blueberries)
2 scoops of Complete Greens powder (it tastes like an orange creamsicle and has several servings of vegetables in just two teeny tiny scoops! Buy here: http://bit.ly/1nbcCiC)

Blend all the ingredients together.
THEN add 1 scoop of protein powder (I recommend vanilla, I use this deliciousness: http://bit.ly/1a6u5kc), and blend. Make sure you wait to add your protein powder until AFTER blending this all together. It really comes together perfectly if you add it at the very end. Trust me! 🙂 Then, drink up!!

2015/01/img_4221.jpgComplete Greens is a sneaky way to fit the nutrients in green vegetables, as well as probiotics and natural enzymes into your daily diet. Here’s where to buy: shop.com/sanusiglobal.

What’s your favorite pre or post workout nutritional regimen?

Happy sweating!

Warmly,
Dani

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