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Smooth moves for healthier eating
BY DANIEL PELEGREEN

f you're experiencing the difficulty of living a healthy
lifestyle and losing weight - you're not alone. As a
busy professional I put all my time and energy into
work. I couldn't resist those snacks, desserts, and sugary
drinks.
The result?
My belly was far from being flat, and I felt exhausted
frequently - physically and mentally. I looked for a solution without success, until I got a gift - a basic blender.
Then it hit me, - I needed to eat more vegetables so
making smoothies with vegetables and fruits could be my
answer and solve one of my eating problems - skipping
breakfast. I could change all that by tossing some ingredients into the blender each morning and enjoying a delicious, nutritious, and satiating breakfast on the go.
Fast forward a few years later and my belly is completely flat, I feel more energized than ever, and almost
never get sick. And I now study nutrition and healthy
lifestyles.
You don't need to change everything in one day. A
smoothie in the morning is a great start, and could make
a substantial difference.

Be aware, though, it may be so
delicious and fun to make that
you'll soon want more than just
one smoothie a day.

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Serving Sizes

Photo courtesy
of easyhealthsmoothie.com

Kids do not need adult sized smoothies.
Serving portion sizes that are too large can
contribute to excess calorie consumption and
subsequent weight issues.
If you are making smoothies for toddlers,
4 oz. is plenty. For an older child, 5-8 oz. is
appropriate.
Focus on the veggies! Most any veggie can
be added to a smoothie in fresh, frozen, or
cooked form.

Throw in a handful of greens or ½ a cup of
frozen broccoli. Use beet or carrot juice as a base.
Mix in some steamed carrots or green beans.
Always aim to have more veggies than fruit
in a smoothie
Remember:
* Children 2-3 years old only need 1 cup of
fruit per day.
* Children 4-8 years old only need 1-1 ½ cups
of fruit per day.
* Children 9-18 only need 1 ½ - 2 cups per
day.
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