[K9-Lovers]

Here's my diet tip: I make "green" smoothies. You take anything green like spinach or turnip greens, etc., and add fruit. Blend it up and you have a yummy drink that is healthy and fills you up just like a meal. You can add nuts (cashew, almond, etc) to help thicken. Use any kind of fruit or veggies, all raw. Here's an example of what I throw in my blender:

1/2 cup plain unsweetened yogurt
2 cups greens (spinach, turnip greens, etc. - uncooked)
1 carrot
1 small tomato
1/4 cucumber
2 cups frozen strawberries (more or less)
1/2 frozen banana
3/4 cup Splenda or other sweetener to taste

If you don't have frozen fruit, then just throw in a couple of ice cubes. You can use any kind of fruit, but I mostly use berries because they don't cause blood sugar spikes. This recipe is best with a high-power blender. Yum!