Blueberry Maple Syrup Smoothie (Another anti-Alzheimer's smoothie)

This is another one of my shakes that may look and sound insane, but it's pretty dang good and pretty dang healthy for most.

If you have diabetes and want to try this, make the smoothie but try only one cup.  Test yourself about 10 minutes after and again an hour after.  See how you feel.  Maple Syrup has a relatively low glycemic index and this smoothie includes protein and whole grains and you may be able to tolerate it well, but should test yourself.  Of course, follow your doctor's advice.
Maple Syrup is specifically used, along with Blueberries, Rolled Oats or Rolled Barley, and Turmeric because of their reported benefits for helping to delay Alzheimer's or possibly help keep it from developing at all.  See articles at www.healthnutritionexercise.net for more information.

In a blender add:

One cup hot water

2 cups blueberries (frozen)

1/4 cup maple syrup (this is real natural maple syrup, not the substitute)

1 cup rolled barley or rolled oats (if you are gluten intolerant, make sure you have gluten free rolled oats)

3 large carrots  (I wash and cut off the ends)

1 scoop protein (depending on your individual needs, either pea protein or whey protein is recommended)

1/2 cup powdered milk  Or equivalent, almond, or soy milk

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Blend

Slowly add ice and blend until you have your desired consistency. 

You can drink some, put in the fridge, then blend again and drink more later.

With
2 cups blueberries
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup rolled oats
3 large carrots
1 scoop protein
1/2 cup powdered milk
1/4 teaspoon turmeric

About
Fat 8.1 g
Cholesterol 72.5 mg
Sodium 201.7 mg
Carbohydrates
197.8  g
Fiber 18.8 g
Sugars 86.2 g
Protein 52 g
Calories 1,044

Pumpkin Smoothie

Pumpkin Smoothie

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Add in blender

2 cups water

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

1/2 cup dried cranberries, (low or no sugar)

1/2 cup powdered milk

1 cup old fashioned rolled oats

1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

3 cups (packed) spinach

1 scoop protein powder

Stevia to taste

Add ice, a few pieces at a time, and blend.  Add as much ice as you wish for the consistency you want.  I usually add a total of about two cups of ice.

Jambalaya Mild Favorite Recipe

See Jambalaya Spicy Recipe for nutritional information.

Soak overnight (in 9 cups of water) 3 cups mixed wild rice and/or brown rice

Bring rice to a boil.

Continue on medium heat

Add

2 cans of tomato sauce

Add 2 cans of water using the emptied tomato sauce cans

4 large cloves garlic, chopped into small pieces

1/2 tablespoon red peppers

2 large stalks of celery, chopped into small pieces

2 lbs. (uncooked) turkey sausage, cut into small pieces

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/8 cup garlic, sliced into small pieces

Stir and allow to continue to lightly boil for 15 minutes.

Jambalaya - Spicy Hot (Check out the many health benefits)

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Soak overnight, 2 cups brown rice in 4 cups of water.

The next day/evening bring rice to a boil and turn off as soon as it comes to a boil.  Stir and do not allow the rice to burn.
Add
16 ounces of mackerel (cut into small pieces) or 16 ounces tuna, or 16 oz of salmon, 16 ounces of another healthy fish (without bones and cut into small pieces).  Or 1 lb. of uncooked turkey sausage.
Add
3 cloves garlic (cut into small pieces)
1 large bell pepper (cut into small pieces)
2 large stalks of celery (cut into small pieces)
1/4 to 1/2 cup butter (not margarine)
16 ounces tomato sauce
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric or cumin
1 tablespoon to 1/4 cup red pepper

Bring to a boil
Allow to simmer on medium low for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently.

My favorite is with the turkey sausage, turmeric and just one tablespoon of red pepper.  I also like to mix wild rice with brown rice about half and half.

Rice and Bean Smoothie: Insanely healthy with a kick - please share

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This one takes a little prep time but is still pretty quick and easy.
Start with a half a cup of white beans and a half a cup of brown rice.  Add to a pot with three cups of water and allow to soak over night.  Bring to a rolling boil for about 10 to 15 minutes.  Make sure all the water doesn't boil off.  If you need to, add a little more water.  You don't want the beans and rice to burn.  After a rolling boil of about 15 minutes, let cool and pour off the excess water.  You may want to use a fine strainer.
Add to a blender the cooked brown rice and white beans.
Add:
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup powdered milk.  (or morning moo)
1 large apple
3 packed cups spinach
2 cups water
Blend
Gradually add about 3 cups ice blending after adding a few, then blending and adding a few more.
Add stevia to taste
Blend

Strawberry Rhubarb Smoothie with Turmeric

In a blender mix
2 cups water
1 large banana
1 scoop protein powder
2 large carrots
1/2 cup powdered milk or morning moo
1 cup rolled oats
2 large stalk of rhubarb
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
Stevia to taste

Blend well.  Depending on the quality of your blender, you may want to put a few strawberries in at a time to blend.  You may drink this all at once or drink some and leave some until later.

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Avocado Spinach Smoothie - amazingly delicious and nutritious - try and share

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In a blender

1 1/2 to 2 cups water

2 to 4 cups (packed) fresh (raw) spinach

1 ripe avocado (seed and peeling removed)

1 large (cored) apple (do not remove the peel, there is important nutrition there).  I typically do not like Granny Smith Apples, but in this recipe, they are WONDERFUL!

1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

1 cup old fashioned rolled oats

1/2 cup powdered milk

1 scoop protein powder

1 teaspoon rosemary

Add stevia to taste

Blend well

Add ice, a little at a time, blend.  Continue to add ice until you have the desired consistency.