Kick your taste buds into motion this morning with a Cajun Chocolate Vi-Shake!

Ingredients:
8 oz chocolate almond milk
1 scoops Vi-Shape Shake Mix
1/2 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
4-6 ice cubes

As with all of the recipes that we post, feel free to modify the ingredients to your liking. Don’t forget to let us know what you think about this shake!

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It’s ok to have dessert any time of the day! Try this Cherry Cheesecake Vi-Shake and curb your sweet tooth cravings without lifting a fork.

Ingredients:

• 6 oz. skim milk
• 2 scoops Vi-Shape shake mix
• 1 cup frozen cherries
• 2 oz. fat-free cream cheese
• 2 dashes cinnamon
• 5 ice cubes

As with all of the recipes that we post, feel free to modify the ingredients to your liking. Don’t forget to let us know what you think about this shake!

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Don’t forget to include ViSalus in your Cinco de Mayo plans this year!

Whether you’re going to a party, barbeque or just spending times with family and friends, ViSalus can really add some additional fun to your Cinco de Mayo celebration!

Here are two Vi-style Margaritas that are sure to add some life to whatever you have planned for the big day!

ViSalus Strawberry Margarita

• 16oz water
• 1 packet of ViSalus PRO
• 1 packet Strawberry Phyto Power Flavor Mix-Ins
• 6 Ice Cubes

Frosty Strawberry Cinco de Mayo Vi-Margaritas

• 1/4 cup strawberry fat free sorbet
• 3-5 ice cubes
• 2 Scoops Vi Shape Nutritional mix
• 1 Cup Almond Milk
•  Juice from lime
• Strawberry and fresh lime slices
• Place sorbet ,2 Scoops Vi Shape Nutritional mix, ice, Almond milk and lime juice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.

Remember- you can always alter each recipe to your liking. Also, don’t forget tell us how your Vi-Drinks turn out and which one is your favorite in the comment section below!

Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!

Frosty Strawberry Cinco de Mayo Vi-Margaritas Recipe Source

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This Snickerdoodle Vi-Shake will remind you of grandma’s baking but without all the sugar!

Ingredients:

• 2 scoops Vi-Shape shake mix
• 8-10 oz. skim milk
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tbsp. hoeny
• 4-6 ice cubes

As with all of the recipes that we post, feel free to modify the ingredients to your liking. Don’t forget to let us know what you think about this shake!

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Many of us grew up enjoying big weekend brunches. Who didn’t love indulging in fluffy Belgian waffles, yummy pancakes, omelets and sausages?

Brunch doesn’t have to be a belt-busting, calorie-laden affair, says Lauren Schmitt, MS, RD and certified personal trainer in Los Angeles, CA. We checked in with Lauren to find out how we could modify our beloved brunch with healthier options that don’t skimp on taste. She suggests incorporating nutrient-rich foods, whole grains, fruits and lower-fat dairy products.

You can build a better brunch with these deliciously different and nutritious choices:

•  Vegetable omelet with spinach, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes and zucchini
• Whole grain waffles with all-natural peanut butter and fresh banana slices
• Turkey or vegetable morning sausage with a slice of 100% whole wheat toast and fruit
• Scrambled eggs with a multi-grain tortilla, salsa and avocado
• Whole wheat or buckwheat pancakes with apple sauce
• Low-fat yogurt parfait layered with oatmeal, berries, apricots and a sprinkle of cinnamon

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Enjoy this refreshing and fun Banana Kiwi Cooler Vi-Shake!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. skim milk
• 2 scoops Vi-Shape shake mix
• 1/2 small frozen banana
• 1 banana flavor packet
• 1/2 cup fresh kiwi slices (peeled)
• 6 ice cubes

As with all of the recipes that we post, feel free to modify the ingredients to your liking. Don’t forget to let us know what you think about this shake!

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We all know that we should be filling our plates with fruits and veggies. But if you are always grabbing the same rotation of foods over and over (a banana, again?), you aren’t taking advantage of the variety of options available nor are you getting all the vitamins, minerals and nutrients your body needs. Here are some ways to get out of your eating rut.

If you like: Potatoes

Try: Sweet potato

Satisfy your carb cravings with a sweet potato. Sweet potatoes have more fiber than their white counterparts and are a good source of vitamin B6, C, D, iron and magnesium.

If you like: Pineapple

Try: Mango

Perfect for tropical fruit lovers, mango is pleasing to the taste buds and the eyes: One cup of mango supplies 25 percent of the daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good eye health.

If you like: Spinach

Try: Kale

This dark, leafy green is considered a “super food” because it’s so nutritionally dense. Use kale in lieu of spinach—mix it into salads, pastas and soups.

If you like: Strawberries

Try: Blueberries

While both fruits are good for you, blueberries are extremely rich in antioxidants to support overall health and immune system.

If you like: Broccoli

Try: Kohlrabi

This unusual-looking vegetable with the funny name can be eaten raw (peeled and sliced in a salad) or cooked (It is a common ingredient in Indian cuisine).

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Chocoholics rejoice with this Triple Chocolate Smash Vi-Shake!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. Silk Light Chocolate Soy Milk
• 2 scoops Vi-Shape shake mix
• 1 chocolate flavor packet (or 1Tbsp. cocoa powder)
• 1 Tbsp. fat-free sugar-free chocolate pudding mix
• 4 ice cubes

As with all of the recipes that we post, feel free to modify the ingredients to your liking. Don’t forget to let us know what you think about this shake!

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Need something to hold you over until your next meal? Try one of these options—each under 200 calories—for a quick and healthy hunger fix.

• 2 rounded scoops of ViSalus Vi-Shape® shake mixed with water

• ViSalus Nutra-Cookie™

• Peanut butter and banana on a slice of whole-wheat toast

• Fat-free yogurt topped with fruit

• 3-cups, air-popped popcorn (no butter added)

• Two celery sticks topped with hummus

• A handful of almonds

• ½ cup of edamame sprinkled with salt

• 1 large hard boiled egg sprinkled with celery seed

• Bosc pear topped with 1 oz. goat cheese and drizzled with honey

• ¾ cup apple sauce

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Enjoy Peanut Butter and Jelly without the guilt. This classic favorite is something that the whole family will enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. skim milk
• 2 scoops Vi-Shape shake mix
• 1 Tbsp. reduced fat peanut butter
• 1 Tbsp. sugar free preserves/jelly
• 6 ice cubes

As with all of the recipes that we post, feel free to modify the ingredients to your liking. Don’t forget to let us know what you think about this nutritious energy booster!

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