The Simple & Awesome Menopause Smoothie.

"You need more healthy fats."

It's the same guidance I get every year from a medical professional. My bad cholesterol is in good shape. But I need more of the good cholesterol.

I need more of the healthy fats.

And I loathe salmon. And other fatty fishes.

Add to the need for fat a never-ceasing need for fiber...

The joys of being menopausal-ish.

"I'll just eat flax seeds and chia seeds."

But that never works. Anything I put them in turns to a think sludge that looks and tastes like cement.

And getting enough protein has always been a struggle.

So now, I just dump all of these things into a blender and call it my "Menopause Smoothie."

This smoothie is a powerhouse when it comes to nutrients...

It's a peanut butter and strawberry magical elixir! And not just good for people in peri or full menopause. This is good for anyone at anytime.

INGREDIENTS

One 11 ounce carton of Muscle Milk (Ideally the Advance Protein one in Slammin' Strawberry)
One tablespoon of chia seeds
Two tablespoons of whole Flax seed
Two scoops of Marine Collagen (I get mine from Trader Joe's)
Two tablespoons of PB2 powder

I blend for a full minute, just to ensure all of the seeds are obliterated.

You. Are. Welcome.

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