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Power Protein Smoothie (Courtesy of Body+Soul)

Smoothies offer incredible versatility: You can use whatever fruit is in season and you can mix berries with different juices. In this recipe, the berries combined with pomegranate juice give this drinkable breakfast an extra antioxidant boost.

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed berries, (fresh or frozen)

• 1 cup silken tofu

• 1/4 cup pomegranate juice

• 2 to 3 tablespoons honey

• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed

• 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger

Directions:  In a blender, combine berries, tofu, pomegranate juice, 2 tablespoons honey, flaxseed, and ginger. Blend until smooth, 15 to 20 seconds. Adjust the sweetness if necessary.

Per serving:  300 calories; 12 g protein; 6 g fat; 52 g carb; 6 g fiber.

Buffalo Brisket (Courtesy of Jill Maguire, Wild Idea Buffalo Co.)

Not only is grass-fed buffalo a naturally leaner meat which means lower in calories, it has also been found to be lower in “bad” saturated fat and higher in “good fat” or omega-3 fatty acids; it is also higher in selenium, which may reduce the risk for cancer.

Once tried, this will become a favorite. The meat is so tender, flavorful and juicy. This makes fabulous BBQ, or shredded for sandwiches & enchiladas.

Directions:  

1. Place heavy deep roasting pan rubbed with olive oil in 475* hot oven till heated

2. Rub Brisket with olive oil, salt & pepper, and place in hot roasting pan, sear for three minutes & turn, searing another 3 minutes.

3. Add chopped onions, garlic and 1-quart natural apple cider. Bring liquid to a boil.

4. Reduce heat to 325* and cover. Braise for 2 ∏ hrs. or till meat pulls apart easily with fork.

5. Let rest uncovered pull into pieces or shred using two forks.

*Note: I leave the meat in the juice until ready to serve. If serving as BBQ, add some of the juices to your sauce. The apple cider complements the flavor of the buffalo without overpowering it or changing the taste.