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[Recipes] The Beta-Carrotine Protein Smoothie

Posted by on Jul 30, 2013 in Cook It UP, Protein Shakes, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Smoothies & Shakes, Vegetarian | 0 comments

[Recipes] The Beta-Carrotine Protein Smoothie

The Beta-Carrotine Protein Smoothie — named for its 1-2 explosive punch of carrot juice and succulent nectarine fruit flavor — is a beta-carotene powerhouse; a carotenoid form of vitamin A that functions as extremely potent antioxidant, which helps safeguard the body against inflammatory, age-accelerating, degenerative free radicals.1

Beta-carotene is also critical for vision and skin health.23

1 full smoothie packs a massive 360% DV for vitamin A, including 11,240 mcg of beta-carotene; 25 g of HQ whey protein; 1.2 g of heart-healthy omega-3s; and an ample dose of potassium, calcium, and vitamin D; all for a svelte 260 calories.

It’s a powerful way to shoot up your body in the AM with a surge of protein, vitamins & minerals, antioxidants, and natural fructose — the type of sugar that provides brain energy — or refuel and kickstart recovery after a killer, dripping-wet, muscle-crushing workout.

And if nectarines are a little too exotic, bananas, mango, and peaches (or all 3) all work swimmingly.


 

The Beta-Carrotine Protein Smoothie

[Recipes] The Beta-Carrotine Protein Smoothie

 

Ingredients
Directions
  • Slice up the nectarine into small chunks.
  • Throw all of the ingredients into a large blender. Blend thoroughly until liquefied.
  • Pour and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts4567
Servings - 1
  • Calories — 260
  • Total Fat — 2.5 g; Omega-3’s — 1.2 g
  • Carbs — 30 g; Net Carbs — 27 g
  • Fiber — 3 g
  • Sugar — 25 g
  • Protein — 25g
  • Vitamin A — 360%; Beta-Carotene — 11,240 mcg
  • Potassium — 24%; Calcium — 30%; Vitamin D — 25%



 

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References, Notes, Links
  1. Lean It UP — Vitamin A [↩]
  2. ODS - Vitamin A [↩]
  3. UMD - Beta-Carotene [↩]
  4. NutritionData — Carrot Juice [↩]
  5. Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice — Nutrition [↩]
  6. NutritionData — Nectarines [↩]
  7. Good Karma Flax Milk — Nutrition [↩]
 

Bryan DiSanto

Owner & Editor-in-Chief at Lean It UP
Bryan DiSanto is the Owner & Editor-in-Chief of Lean It UP, ACE-CPT & CSN, NYU graduate, ex-fat kid, and all-around fitness/nutrition nutjob.

When he’s not working on his (or somebody else’s) abs, whipping up Eggocados, or running a Tough Mudder, he’s probably off yelling at a Carolina Panthers game somewhere.

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