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4 Delicious Recovery Smoothies

Antioxidant Berry Boost

  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1/4 cup frozen blackberries
  • 1/4 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1/4 cup milk, green tea or apple juice
  • Contents of one vitamin E capsule
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)

1. Blend until smooth, adding additional liquid if needed.
2. If using apple juice, blend and taste before adding honey to prevent over-sweetening.

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

  • 3 oz. silken tofu
  • 1 to 1/2 cup cooked pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • Sprinkle of nutmeg
  • Sprinkle of cinnamon
  • 1 to 1/2 tablespoon honey

1. Blend well.
2. Add extra milk and honey if necessary.
3. Serve with an additional small sprinkle of cinnamon on top.

More: What to Eat for a Faster Recovery

Morning Smoothie

  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 3/4 cup yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey

1. Blend until smooth.
2. Optional: Add one or two mint leaves

Smoothies are great fun and perfect for race recovery. Enjoy.

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James Penn

James Penn is passionate about using the power of nature's wonders for achieving ultimate health. He shares his natural tips, tricks and secrets to cheat your way to a healthy mind and body at revitaliseyourhealth.com.
James Penn is passionate about using the power of nature's wonders for achieving ultimate health. He shares his natural tips, tricks and secrets to cheat your way to a healthy mind and body at revitaliseyourhealth.com.

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