Welcome to the 2012 Savory Summer blog-hopping giveaway event! I have teamed up with Measuring Flower, Graphoniac, and a bunch of other awesome blogs to bring you some tasteful food or food-related giveaways (each worth at least $25)–just in time for picnics and pool parties!
Midwest Dairy Council wants to power up your spring fitness routine with a Get Moo-ving Pack. Â
The Cuisinart Smart Stick Blender has a powerful 200 watts, easy one-touch control, a stainless steel blending shaft, and effortless (really!) cleanup. Â You can blend right in the pot, beaker or bowl. Â I’ve used mine in a plastic bowl, stainless bowl, glass measuring cup and stainless pot. Â I was amazed last Sunday how quick and easy it was to blend my pancake mix ingredients. Â My mom says she thinks the pancakes were fluffier too! Â You can use it in hot (soup) or cold (smoothies) recipes. Â And the cleanup? Â The bottom portion snaps right off and goes in the dishwasher.
Did you know dairy is Sports Fuel?! Â Chocolate Milk is Nature’s Sports Drink! Â It has nine, yup, NINE essential nutrients! Â Carbohydrates for quick refuel. Potassium and magnesium, two key electrolytes lost in sweat. Â Protein to stimulate muscle growth and Vitamin B12 for energy! Â Calcium and Vitamin D strengthen bones and reduce stress fracture risks. Â Low-fat chocolate milk is a perfect post-workout beverage. Â Who knew, right?
I used dairy and my Cuisinart Smart Stick to make a Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Shake. Â Yummy! Â Here’s the recipe:
Peanut Butter and Banana Breakfast Shake
Ingredients:
1 cup of fat-free or 1% low-fat chocolate milk
1/2 cup frozen banana slices
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth and creamy. Â Serve in a tall glass or take it to-go in your favorite to-go cup!
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Notice of Material Connection: I was sent a Fitness Pack to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own unless otherwise stated.
Disclosure: Facebook is in no way affiliated with the Savory Summer event, its hosts, its sponsors, or its participating bloggers. The hosts (Measuring Flower and Graphoniac) are not responsible for event sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes.
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a mix of carbohydrate and protein should be consumed within 30 minutes of intense physical activity to replace glycogen stores.
The body produces vitamin D when exposed to direct sunlight. Vitamin D aids in calcium absorption to help strengthen bones. Milk, and some cheeses and yogurt brands (check labels) are fortified with vitamin D.
They recommend that you drink 16 oz of chocolate milk 15 minutes after practice or competition.
Lowfat Chocolate milk is the perfect exercise recovery drink.
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Most dairy cows are milked two to three times per day. On average, a cow will produce six to seven gallons of milk each day.
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Children who drink flavored milk meet more of their nutrient needs; do not consume more added sugar, fat or calories; and are not heavier than non-milk drinkers.
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You should start refueling your body 30 minutes after exercise.
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Low-fat and fat-free milk – white or chocolate – offers a more nutrient-rich alternative to traditional sports drinks
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Milk is better after a sporting event than sports drinks
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Low-fat and fat-free milk – white or chocolate – offers a more nutrient-rich alternative to traditional sports drinks.
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I learned that Milk is tested for antibiotics on the farm and at the processing plant — any milk that tests positive for antibiotics cannot be sold to the public.
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