Last winter we got a call from Ari Shapiro, owner of Xoom smoothie shops (www.xoomjuice.com) in Tucson, Arizona. He's a big fan of cycling and knew there was a CTS Training Center in Tucson, so he came to us with the idea of creating a special recovery smoothie for his customers. The result: The Carmichael Crush Recovery Smoothie ™.
Try this all natural smoothie designed to maximize post-workout recovery and provide the nutrients you need. It’s a refreshing summertime option with a delicious fruity taste to motivate you to consume all the nutrition and fluid you need following a workout. The ratio of carbohydrate to protein has been carefully formulated to maximize your post-workout replenishment of carbohydrate, protein, vitamins and minerals… all keys to a successful next workout
Pour all the ingredients into the blender and store in the refrigerator, and as soon as you come home, hit blend. The sooner you drink it the better, as the first 30-60 minutes after exercise is the optimal time to replenish depleted energy stores.
What’s in it?
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Pulp from the acai fruit has been added to the Carmichael Crush Recovery Smoothie to enhance its immune-boosting power. Studies suggest that athletes training hard may benefit from more free-radical fighting phytonutrients and anthocyanins to fight off illness and infections.
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100% Orange juice adds a wealth of vitamins and more antioxidants in the form of Vitamin C.
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Ounce for ounce, the acai pulp contains 30x more antioxidants than red wine.
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Acai contains essential fatty acids similar to those found in olive oil; mainly monounsaturated fats which can aid in lowering LDL cholesterol and maintaining HDL cholesterol
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Good source of dietary fiber
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Great source of B vitamins, needed for energy production. Athletes may need more energy metabolizing B-vitamins to support their increased activity level. Vitamin B12 is directly linked to red blood cell production. Riboflavin, found in all dairy products, is needed in higher concentrations in and around high energy producing locations, i.e. working muscles!
How to make one for yourself:
6 fl oz 100% orange juice
6 fl oz skim milk
1/4 cup Brown Cow all natural Vanilla nonfat yogurt
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1/4 cup sliced pineapple
Sambazon Original Acai (100-gram smoothie packet)
1 cup (8 fl oz) crushed ice
Throw it all in a blender and you're done. Makes 24 fl oz Serving Size
Nutrients:
| Calories |
Carbs (g) |
Protein (g) |
Fat (g) |
Sat. Fat (g) |
Sodium (mg) |
Fiber (g) |
| 398 |
74 |
12 |
6 |
1 |
139 |
4 |
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