Liquid Breakfast

Happy FRIDAY! I’m so happy that the weekend is just about here! My sister’sMexican-themed bridal shower is tomorrow afternoon! I seriously cannot wait!

After a quickie 30-minute workout this morning, I was craving something cold. A nice, cool  smoothie was an easy decision.

In the mix:

• Banana
• Blueberries
• Packed of  Amazing Meal Original Blend
• Vanilla soy milk
• Ice

With my smoothie, I added a protein-packed Stonyfield Oikos Greek yogurt for some staying power and a glass of iced coffee for some much-needed Friday energy.

Calcium + Vitamin D

As you, I take a multivitamin most days of the week. (I often forget to take it! ) Coupled with a healthy diet, I thought I as covering all of the nutritional bases, including getting enough Calcium and Vitamin D in my diet. However, after speaking with my RD friend,  Janel Ovrut, I realized that I needed to step-it-up in the Calcium + Vitamin D department.

So, yesterday afternoon, I went to the Vitamin Shoppe to stock-up on Calcium with Vitamin D. This huge bottle was surprisingly cheap– just $9!

I am not an expert on dietary supplements. I just wanted to bring attention to this topic because some of you might be missing out on this essential combination. If you have specific questions, please contact your doctor or a Registered Dietitian.

Here are some interesting articles about Calcium and Vitamin D:

• Active Young Women Need Calcium, Vitamin D
• D Is for Defense: Why Vitamin D Is the Ultimate Super Vitamin
• In addition to Vitamin D, healthy bones also require  Vitamin K and Potassium
• Important Info About the Vitamin D and Calcium Connection
• How to Get Vitamin D in Your Diet

Question of the Day

Do you take dietary supplements/vitamins? If so, which ones?