Fitness
One Simple Smoothie Recipe to Get You Energized Before Your Next Golf Round
By Kayla Gutierrez
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Smoothies are a great way to get a boatload of nutrients in easy, portable fashion. And we’ve got the perfect smoothie recipe to fuel your swing next time you’re on the golf course.
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Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a weekend warrior, this power-packed, delicious fruit smoothie recipe will give your body the boost it needs to conquer any golf course. Packed with a blend of vitamins, antioxidants and plenty of natural energy enhancers, this smoothie will keep you hydrated, focused and energized from pre-round to the 18th green.
And in honor of the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, we’re bringing you a simple and easy smoothie recipe you can make at home. PGA Coach Thor Parrish, the founder of Thunder Performance in Fort Myers, Florida, recommends the following:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 banana
- 1 cup of spinach
- 1 cup of your choice of berries
- 1 tbsp of chia seeds
- 1/2 cup of protein powder or your choice
- 2 cups almond or oat milk
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How to Make It:
Step 1 - Add berries, bananas and spinach to a blender.
Step 2 — Add chia seeds.
Step 2 — Add chia seeds.
Step 3 — Scoop your protein powder and add to the blender.
Step 4 — Lastly, add your milk to the blender with all of the other ingredients.
Step 5 — Blend mixture together until soft, creamy, and smooth consistency.
Step 6 — Pour your delicious and fresh smoothie and enjoy before your round!
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Naples, FL
Thor Parrish
My name is Coach Thor and I am a PGA Professional Specialized in Teaching and Coaching, TPI Fitness Certified, and a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer! I own several companies in the golf performance space including The Junior Golf Performance Academy, Thunder Performance, and The Golf Rope. My mission is to walk 18 holes when I am 100 years old and I help others do the same!