17 day diet smoothies

Smoothie Recipes for the 17 Day Diet

Dr. Moreno has updated the 17 Day Diet in his newly released book The 17 Day Diet Breakthrough Edition. One of the major changes is the optional Transitional Fast Day. If you haven’t read about this change, you can read about it now before proceeding.

Get the smoothie recipes for the new 17 Day Diet Breakthrough Edition -- new updates to the diet in 2014!As part of the optional Transitional Fast Day, between each 17 Day Cycle, you have the option to fast for one day — this includes drinking three smoothies – one for breakfast, one for lunch and one for dinner.

In addition, you’ll continue to drink eight 8-oz glasses of water and 3-4 cups of green tea for the entire day.

Here are the recipes for the smoothies for the Optional Transitional Fast Day:

Breakfast

Smoothie #1

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
1 serving powdered fiber
1/2 cup crush pineapple, canned in its own juice, drained
1/2 frozen banana

Place the ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.

Tip from Book: Blend the ingredients for several minutes as this will add air to the smoothie and the extra air will make you feel fuller.

17DD Blog Tip: Add crushed ice to your ingredient list and blend. The ice will make the smoothie slushy and add a bit more volume to your meal.

Lunch

Smoothie #2

1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 serving vanilla whey protein powder
1 serving powdered fiber
Truvia, to taste

Place the ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. Freeze. Makes 1 serving.

Tip from Book: If you’re doing your Transitional Day Fast on a weekday, and you work, make your smoothie ahead of time and freeze it in a Ziploc baggie. Take your frozen smoothie to work and place it in the refrigerator. Your smoothie will be ready to drink just in time for lunch.

Dinner

Smoothie #3

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
Large handful of fresh spinach
1 serving vanilla whey protein powder
1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
1/2 cup crushed ice
Truvia, to taste

Place the ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. Makes 1 serving.

Remember, to drink at least eight 8-oz of pure water and 3-4 cups of green tea throughout the day.

This optional Transitional Fast Day can be used for one day in between Cycles or as a “get back on track day” if you fall off the diet for a few days.

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CREAMY PUMPKIN AND SPINACH LASAGNA

CREAMY PUMPKIN AND SPINACH LASAGNA

THIS RECIPE IS :

Dairy FreeVegan

SERVES

4

INGREDIENTS

• 6 no-boil lasagna noodles
• 1 potato, zapped in the microwave for a minute, then peeled and grated and mixed with 1 tsp olive oil
• For the pumpkin bechamel:
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
• A generous pinch of nutmeg
• 2 cups nondairy milk like almond or soy
• 2 tsp olive oil

For the creamed spinach

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cashew nuts, blended with 1/2 cup of water until very smooth and creamy
• 8 ounces of frozen, chopped spinach, thawed in the microwave
• Salt and pepper to tase.

PREPARATION

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Over medium heat add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour glistens, about two minutes.
2. Add the nondairy milk, stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent lumps from forming. Add the pumpkin puree and continue to whisk. Cook the sauce for 10 minutes. You want it to be thick but fluid, about the consistency of pancake batter. If the sauce gets too thick, add some more nondairy milk.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste and the nutmeg. Stir well.

For the creamed spinach

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onion and garlic.
2. Saute over medium heat until the onions turn translucent. Add the flour.
3. Cook, stirring, about two minutes until the flour glistens. Add the cashew cream and stir well.
4. Add the thawed spinach and continue cooking about two minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add some water. Add salt and ground pepper and, if desired, a dash of nutmeg.
5. Turn off the heat.
6. Zap a potato in the microwave for a minute, then peel and grate it.

To assemble the lasagna

1. Spread a ladleful of the pumpkin bechamel on the bottom of a 8 X 5-inch baking dish with sides that are at least 3 inches deep.
2. Arrange two no-boil noodles on top of the sauce, then pour half of the pumpkin sauce on the noodles and spread evenly.
3. Place two more lasagna noodles on the pumpkin mixture, pour the the spinach mixture on top and spread evenly.
4. Place two more lasagna noodles on top of the spinach and spread the remaining pumpkin sauce over the noodles.
5. Top with the grated potato or breadcrumbs. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 30 minutes.
6. After 30 minutes remove the tinfoil and continue to cook. Then turn on the broiler and broil until the potatoes turn golden-brown and crunchy, about 5-10 minutes. Keep a close eye on the lasagna at this stage because you don’t want the top to burn.
7. Remove from the oven. Serve the lasagna hot or at room temperature– it’s perfect either way. This recipe would also make a perfect meal for a delicious vegan Thanksgiving.

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