A Simple Smoothie

I am a breakfast person. I need sustenance in the morning so I don't get hangry, so I'm productive, and so I can just get started with the day.

Breakfast has so many benefits. Well - a healthy breakfast does. One that is high in lean protein, vitamins, and minerals. Breakfast helps with better performance, including concentration, strength, and endurance. Breakfast-easters have better short-term memory. Breakfast also helps improve one's mood by providing glucose to the brain.

The studies go back and forth about whether breakfast is crucial for weightloss or not. While the studies show that breakfast eaters tend to be more slender, this observation is a correlation and does not necessarily show a causation of breakfast causing weightless. 

Berry and Banana Smoothie

In a blender (I love my nutribullet), combine 1 banana, 1 cup assorted berries, 1 scoop protein powder, 1/2c skim milk (or almond or coconut), 1/2c water, and 1 teaspoon maca powder. Blend until smooth. Here I topped with 1t ground flaxseed, 1t chia seeds, and 1t shredded coconut. (These can also be blended in).