One of the most vital nutrients to the human body and more specifically muscle building, is protein.

The RDA for protein for sedentary adults is 0.36 grams per pound of body weight. If your having trouble getting your protein in through normal diet ( meats,nuts,eggs, soy etc) try some of my delicious smoothie recipes. They taste great, are healthy and are very refreshing during the hot summer months. Enjoy!

If you need help selecting the right protein for you( soy,whey) let me know.

Good Morning Smoothie
1  cup orange juice, preferably calcium-fortified
1 banana
1 1/4 cups frozen berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and/or strawberries
1/2 cup low-fat silken tofu or low-fat plain yogurt
1 scoop vanilla protein mix

Cantaloupe banana Smoothie
1 ripe banana
1/4 ripe cantaloupe, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
1 1/2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
Stevia to sweeten to taste

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Banana Smoothie
1 ripe banana
1 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt
1 cup crushed ice
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 scoop Chocolate Protein Mix

Power Breakfast Smoothie
1 cup crushed ice
1 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal
1 scoop chocolate protein mix
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 ripe banana

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
1 navel orange, peeled
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half or fat-free yogurt
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ice cubes
1 scoop vanilla protein mix

Carrot Cake Smoothie
2/3 cup refrigerated canned sliced carrots, drained
2 tablespoons canned crushed pineapple, in juice
1/3 cup vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons honey( or Stevia)
1 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 ice cubes pinch grated fresh nutmeg

Peach Pie Smoothie
1/2 cup nonfat or 1 percent lowfat milk
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 cup unsweetened frozen peaches
1 tablespoon honey, plus more to taste or Stevia
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 Graham cracker (optional)
Pinch ground nutmeg Pinch ground ginger

Island Smoothie
1 cup strawberries
1 cup pineapple
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup blueberries
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup ice
1 scoop vanilla protein mix