Month: March 2017

Strawberry Banana Performance Inspired Smoothie Bowl

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Have you seen images of Mark Wahlberg around the store?

Performance Inspired Nutrition was started when entrepreneur, actor and producer Mark Wahlberg and former 25-year EBP/CMO/GM at GNC, Tom Dowd, were inspired to supply their loved ones with trustworthy products built on a better, all-natural brand. They left out artificial ingredients, synthetic colors and flavors to create an all-natural product line to meet the needs of a new consumer mindset. These great products are only available at Hy-Vee!  The line includes whey protein powder, enhanced whey protein powder, protein bars and more. Here is a recipe for a yogurt parfait with super quality, nutrient-packed ingredients.

 

Strawberry Banana Performance Inspired Smoothie Bowl

Serves 2

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

 

All you need:

1 banana, peeled and frozen

1 scoop vanilla bean Performance Inspired Performance Whey Protein

1 (5.3 oz) Hy-Vee non-fat Greek vanilla or strawberry yogurt

½ cup sliced strawberries or other fruit

2 tbsp Hy-Vee sliced almonds

1 tsp chia or hemp seeds

Additional toppings, as desired

 

All you do:

  1. To a blender, add banana, whey protein powder and yogurt. Blend until smooth and pour into 2 bowls.
  2. Top with sliced strawberries, almonds, chia seeds. Add additional toppings as desired.

 

Nutrition Facts per serving: 250 calories, 4.5g fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 40mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate, 7g fiber, 18g sugar, 22g protein.

Daily Values: 0% vitamin A, 45% vitamin C, 15% calcium, 4% iron.

Source: Hy-Vee Dietitians

 

Dietitian Pick of the Month – Avocados from Mexico

Avocadoes POM.JPGThere are a couple of ways to reach that green deliciousness on the inside. After cutting in half, remove the pit. Then you can either scoop the flesh out with a spoon, or peel the skin off. Peeling helps you get closer to that dark green layer of flesh closest the skin; this is where the highest concentration of lutein is. Lutein is an antioxidant that has been shown to be beneficial for eye health.

Ready to make a recipe? You’ll be happy to know that the ways to prepare avocados are endless. Of course there is the classic guacamole, but you can put avocados in smoothies, on toast or sandwiches, in salads, dips, deviled eggs, brownies and more! Just be sure to properly store what you don’t use from the cut open avocado by drizzling with olive oil or lemon juice, wrapping with plastic wrap and refrigerating. Check out the avocado boat recipe below to step up your avocado game!

Fresh Avocado Boats

Total time: 10 minutes

Serves: 4

 

All you need:

2 large ripe avocados from Mexico, halved and seeded

2 tbsp fresh lime juice

½ cup loosely packed arugula

¼ cup chopped pineapple

2 tbsp finely chopped red onion

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional

Hy-Vee sea salt

Lime wedges

 

All you do:

  1. Sprinkle avocado halves with lime juice. Top with arugula, pineapple, red onion and, if desired, jalapeno pepper. Sprinkle with sea salt. Serve immediately with lime wedges on side.

*Note: Chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes. When working with jalapeños, wear protective gloves.

Source: Hy-Vee Balance, March issue

Nutrition facts per serving: 170 calories, 15g fat, 2g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate, 7g fiber, 2g sugar, 2g protein

Daily values: 35% vitamin C, 6% vitamin A, 2% calcium, 4% iron

 

 

The information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.