Lactation Nourishment: Green Protein Smoothie

This smoothie is fast to prepare and provides important nutrients to fuel the breastfeeding mother.

Written by Mindith Rahmat Last updated on Nov 22, 2021

Lactation Nourishment: Green Protein Smoothie

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut water
1 cup fresh kale
½ cup fresh spinach
3 tablespoons cashew butter
1 soft medjool date, pitted
3 tablespoons of coconut oil
1 cup frozen mangos, chopped

Directions:

Combine ingredients into a blender and blend to desired consistency.

Lactation Nourishment: Nut Free Green Protein Smoothie

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut water
1 cup fresh kale
½ cup fresh spinach
1 soft medjool date, pitted
3 tablespoons of coconut oil
3 tablespoons of coconut manna
1 cup frozen mangos, chopped

Directions:

Combine ingredients into a blender and blend to desired consistency.

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About Mindith Rahmat

Mindith is a born mover. She has spent her life exploring various athletic disciplines, starting with ballet and modern dance from an early age. She went on to become a E-RYT 500 certified yoga therapist and teacher and discovered CrossFit after the birth of her daughter.

Mindith coached CrossFit at a number of boxes near her home in Southern California, which lead to her involvement in Russian kettlebells and Olympic weightlifting. She has coached a wide variety of populations and cares deeply for women’s health, specializing in pregnancy and postpartum fitness. She is currently studying the principles of Natural Movement and Kettlebell Sport, and is working to complete an additional teacher training in the Taoist art of Yin Yoga with Master Paulie Zink.

Mindith founded Breaking Muscle in 2011. Over 5 million people a month have visited the site, hundreds of thousands of them follow Breaking Muscle on social media, nearly 2,000 coaches have written or appeared on its pages, and there are thousands of free, fully-formed training plans freely available. Breaking Muscle has won numerous awards in the industry and is recognized for pioneering new approaches to fitness and coaching techniques. In 2021, Breaking Muscle was acquired by Barbend. Mindith continues to devote time to her kids, pursue her doctorate in psychology, do research, and teach.

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