I've been talking about getting the power of protein into my diet a lot this spring. As an admitted carb-o-holic, I'm making a very conscious effort to ramp up my protein intake. This Blueberry Date Smoothie, is by far, one of my most favourite ways to get my protein kick in the morning. It's also insanely delicious, trust me on this one. Before I give you the recipe though, let's break down how amazing each ingredient is for you. Blueberries - Blueberries are teeming with antioxidants …
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