What's so great about Blendah Babes smoothies?

First, allow me to introduce myself.  I’m the Carlie with an “ie”.   My educational background is in Exercise Science and Whole Health.  Taking pride in my health and helping others achieve their optimal state of health and happiness is my passion in life.  This is just one of the reasons why the Carley with an “ey” and I became such great friends and business partners.  Carley is just as passionate about health as I am, and our common goal of wanting to help others feel as great as we do is the foundation for the Blendah Babes.

So why do we feel so great every day?  I’ll be honest…there’s more than one answer to this question, but one of the answers is definitive and consistent, and that answer is: our daily smoothie. 

Carley and I consume a smoothie on a daily basis.  I typically drink mine in the morning for breakfast and Carley often likes to drink hers in the afternoon.  The recipe most often consists of a leafy green, fruit, protein, and seed.  Blending these powerhouse ingredients together and drinking it all in one glass is the perfect combo for sustainable energy.

Why?

Now I’m going to bring nutritional science into the equation.  The ultimate food combination that our bodies want to consume at every meal is this: fiber + protein.  Fiber is found in whole fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes.   Fiber helps the body regulate its use of blood sugars, which in turn curbs hunger and helps us to feel full.  Diets high in natural fiber have been linked to the prevention of diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.  On average, people consume only half the amount of fiber their body actually needs on a daily basis.  What easier way to consume a full serving of fiber in this fast paced world than in a fiber rich smoothie?

Ok, so clearly fiber is important, but what’s the deal with protein?  Protein is found in our muscle, skin, bone, and almost every other body tissue.  Protein makes up the enzymes that influence chemical reactions through out the body and the hemoglobin that carries oxygen in the blood.  Amino acids are the building blocks of protein.  Our bodies produce some amino acids, but not all.  The amino acids we must get from food are called essential amino acids.  Essential amino acids are found in animal protein (chicken, fish, red meat, eggs, and dairy), and in vegan sources (hemp, rice, pea, nuts, and seeds).  A complete protein contains all essential amino acids.  At Blendah Babes, we only use top quality, complete, vegan protein.  Quality is extremely important in protein consumption.  Low-grade protein sources are not absorbed in the body properly, which causes two things: lack of proper nutrients and money wasted.

All of our smoothies contain a healthy serving of fiber and protein, thus leaving you full, satisfied, and ready to take on the day.  Now that you understand the necessary fuel our bodies need to thrive, you can understand our philosophy behind our product.  We are what we eat.  If you make a healthy food choice, you’ll feel energized.  Choosing a Blendah Babes smoothie equals on-the-go natural, healthy, sustainable energy.