I LOVE this new smoothie recipe.

Getting enough fiber is essential to maintaining good health and maintaining your ideal weight. But the reality is that most people don’t even come close to getting enough. 

According to The Institute of Medicine, women need at least 25 grams of fiber each day, and men need at least 38 grams. These are the minimum recommendations…and in my research as a health coach, woman should aim for at least 40 grams (up to 60) and men at least 50 grams, especially if you are trying to lose weight.

Fiber and Disease – fiber reduces the risk of developing various conditions including heart disease, diabetes, diverticular disease, high cholesterol, constipation, leaky gut syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Also, if you are wanting to reduce your waistline, eat more FIBER.  The weight that you will lose from added fiber will come off your waistline first.  Honestly!  I love it when my pants fit  loose in the waist!

Here’s the bad news: most people get only 5-10 grams per day.

Here’s the good news: A psyllium husk fiber supplement is an easy and healthy way to up your fiber intake.

My Skinny Waist High-Fiber Smoothie contains 26 grams of fiber! 

It’s also delicious to drink. I recommend drinking this for breakfast within an hour of rising to set you up perfectly for the day. I take my supplements with it (multivitamin, vitamin D,  omega-3 and probiotic) and am good to go until my mid-morning snack.

Along with the fiber, the combo of protein, omega-3 fats and healthy carbs will help stabilize your blood sugar and keep your belly feeling full and your mind full of energy.

SKINNY WAIST HIGH-FIBER BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE

Total time: 2 minutes      Serves 1

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces purified water
• 1 serving (3 scoops) vegan vanilla protein powder (I use this one)
• 1 heaping Tablespoon psyllium husk fiber supplement (I use this one)
• 1/2 small frozen banana
• 1/2 cup frozen organic blueberries (or blackberries)
• 1 heaping Tablespoon chia seeds
• a handful ice cubes

Directions:

Blend in a high-speed blender until smooth. Stir in your favorite probiotic (if using) after blending and enjoy. A handful of raw organic spinach or kale is also wonderful in this smoothie. You just won’t get that pretty purple color.

What a great start to a beautiful day!