A prebreakfast mug of coffee can help pare excess pounds, a proven diabetes risk factor, by suppressing appetite by as much as 35%. Drinking a cup of coffee first thing can reduce blood sugar swings by 50%. And the effect lasts throughout the entire day. Researchers theorize that coffee's rich supply of phenols and other antioxidants boost production of insulin, the hormone that helps keep blood sugar in check. What's more, this nutrient blend improves cell's response to insulin, so the hormone can function at peak efficiency.
Get these great Coffee Smoothies:
You can throw just about anything in a fruit smoothie to enhance its flavor such as honey, tofu, jams, any combination of fruits, peanut butter, juices, etc., but keep in mind it will effect the nutritional values .
CAPPUCCINO SMOOTHIE
2 cups brewed double strength coffee
1 pint coffee ice cream
6 cups ice
1 1/2 cups milk
Whipped cream, if desired
Cinnamon for garnish
Place coffee, ice cream, ice and milk in blender. Mix until smooth. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon.
COFFEE SMOOTHIE
3 to 4 tablespoons instant coffee powder
1 cup milk (nonfat okay)
1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt
1 cup frozen bananas
Pour liquid ingredients into the blender first. Yogurt is a liquid ingredient. Add bananas.
Put cover on and blend until smooth.
Smoothie Tips
You can add any powdered product and it won't affect taste, such as protein powder, wheat germ, oatmeal, 100% bran cereal, soy powder, rice powder, flax seed oil, bee pollen, etc. All of these products are available in health food stores.
You'll save lots of money by making smoothies instead of buying expensive protein bars, which usually have lots of additives and usually taste like chalk.
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