Curb those carbs with this healthy breakfast option from Dr. Natasha Turner’s The Carb Sensitivity Program.

1 serving whey protein isolate (vanilla)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice
2–3 fresh or frozen strawberries
1/2 small fresh or frozen banana, chopped
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Stevia to taste (optional)
4–6 ice cubes

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add extra water if desired.

Calories 325 | Protein 28 g | Fat 11 g | Carbohydrates 34 g | Fibre 6 g

Excerpted from The Carb Sensitivity Program by Natasha Turner, N.D. Copyright © 2012 by Natasha Turner, N.D.. Excerpted by permission of Random House Canada, a division of Random House of Canada Limited. All rights reserved.

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