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Avocado, Kale and Spinach Protein Shake

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Protein shakes are an easy way to drink a hefty serving of leafy, green vegetables while disguised as a creamy green shake. This one is just sweet enough from the banana and kiwi while also deliciously creamy from the yogurt and avocado. Avocado, Kale and Spinach Protein ShakeIngredients1 cup (244g) unsweetened almond milk1 cup (245g) non-fat plain Greek yogurt1 medium avocado1 medium banana, froz

A head for heights: How athletes keep calm at altitude

January 10, 2026
Many athletes at 2026 Winter Olympics will find themselves in the start gate ready to race in an event which can threaten injury as much as promise victory. The question is how do they cope? Candice Lingam-Willgoss. First published on Wed, 19 Feb 2014 as A head for heights: How athletes keep calm at altitude. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons BY-SA 4.