Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss By Valerie Alston Table of Contents Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss By Valerie Alston Copyright 2013 Valerie Alston Reproduction or translation of any part of this work beyond that permitted by section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act without permission of the copyright owner is unlawful. Requests for permission or further information should be addressed to the author. This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. This work is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. First Published, 2013 Printed in the United States of America
Introduction
Smoothies are blended drinks usually containing a combination of ingredients ranging from fruits, vegetables, nuts, dairy products, etc.
These drinks are most often sweet to the taste but could also be bland depending on your preference but the important point is that these drinks are known to be one of the healthiest drink options and even meals nowadays. Smoothies also vary in color but most of the time; they get their color from their ingredients. For instance, mango smoothies usually get the yellow color and leafy green smoothies usually get a dark green color. Now, smoothies are also known to have varied purposes. In other words, they can be whipped up for several different purposes. There are smoothies made for diabetes diet, smoothies for a healthy heart, smoothies for increased energy and most of all, smoothies that are aimed for weight loss.
Weight loss is one of the major health concerns of people nowadays and since there are smoothies said to help in losing weight, smoothie recipes for weight loss are getting popular nowadays too. But before you grab some very easy and interesting smoothie recipes for weight loss, take the time to at least get acquainted with how these smoothie recipes can actually contribute to successfully losing weight.
Part 1. How Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss Aid in Successfully Losing Weight
They are specifically aimed for weight loss . Weight loss smoothie recipes can greatly aid in losing weight because that is their primary purpose. Since they are smoothie recipes for weight loss, it means that all the ingredients added to these recipes have weight loss capabilities.
It is either these smoothie recipes have the ability to burn fats, to increase metabolism, to detoxify body from fats and toxins, to give energy to the body or to suppress the appetite, etc. When smoothies have these abilities, then they are naturally a great help to weight loss. They produce quicker weight loss results . These smoothie recipes for weight loss aid in successfully losing weight by providing a quicker weight loss result. They have the ability to make the body lose weight quickly especially if you consume these recipes as replacement for your usual meals. When you only have smoothies for all your meals while you are on a diet, weight loss can be quick since you are successfully getting rid of toxins and by not eating other solid food items that may only add to your weight instead of lose some.
These recipes are stress-free ways to lose weight . Stress is one major contributor to weight gain as it leads to unhealthy eating habits and there are some diet programs and plans that are very complicated to perform. There are diet meals that are difficult to follow and prepare and this adds to your stress. But smoothie recipes for weight loss aid in successful weight loss because it also eliminates stress through its easy process of preparation. You only need to blend the ingredients and then you can have your weight loss meal already. These smoothie recipes are healthy ways to lose weight .
The problem with most diet plans and programs is that they may be successful in making you lose weight but they are also successful in making you unhealthy or deprived of the necessary nutrients you need. But if you try smoothie recipes for weight loss, they can aid in losing weight successfully because of the ingredients they contain that are healthy and nutritious. Even if you are not eating solid foods, there are still potent nutrients you can get that are equivalent to that of the solid food nutrients so you are losing weight in a healthy manner. These smoothie recipes are tasty weight loss recipes . Weight loss smoothie recipes aid in successfully losing weight because they do not tempt you to overeat by restricting you or depriving you of eating non-tasty foods. When you are deprived to eat tasty foods and you keep eating only bland foods, you crave for tasty foods and hamper weight loss.
However, smoothie recipes for weight loss may contain mostly of fruits and vegetables, but you can mix and match fruits to make the smoothie tastier and sweeter. This way, you wont be bored on your weight loss journey. Smoothie recipes for weight give you control over your ingredients . These smoothie recipes help in successfully losing weight by giving you control over the ingredients you whip up into a smoothie. Since you are whipping up your own smoothie recipes, you avoid store-bought smoothies that may already contain higher calories and cold only lead to weight gain instead of weight loss.
Part 2.
Part 2.
Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss
PEACH AND BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE This smoothie recipe for weight is packed with vitamin C, fiber and manganese and thee vitamins have the ability to boost your metabolism which aids in weight loss. Ingredients: c blueberries, frozen 1pc banana c plain yogurt c peaches, frozen 1/8c of milk, non-fat Procedure: -Place the milk, the banana and the yogurt on the blender and blend them first. -Take out the frozen peaches and blueberries and add to the blended mixture. -Continue blending until smooth. -For a thicker smoothie, just add more frozen fruit. GREEN DRINK This smoothie recipe for weight loss can help you lose weight because it is a low calorie recipe, but fiber-rich and packed with vitamins.
Ingredients: cucumber bunch parsley 3pcs carrots orange lemon 2c spinach celery head 1 bunch of mint 2pcs apples lime pineapple Procedure: -Put in the spinach, the cucumber, the parsley, the celery, the carrots, the mint, the apples, and the rest of the ingredients inside the blender. -Blend all of them well until it reaches the desired consistency and thickness. -Add more ice to adjust the thickness of the smoothie. -Pour in a glass, serve and enjoy. MANGO SURPRISE SMOOTHIE This smoothie recipe can aid you achieve a flat belly and lose weight because of its fiber and protein. Ingredients: c ripe avocado, mashed c vanilla yogurt, non fat 1T sugar c mango, cubed c mango juice, fresh 1T lime juice, freshly squeezed 6pcs.
Ice cubes Procedure: -Mix in the mango, the avocado, the mango juice and the lime juice in a blender. Add in yogurt, a bit of sugar and the ice cubes. -Blend them all for a few minutes until smooth. -Pour into desired glass size. MIXED BERRY AND GREEN SMOOTHIE This smoothie recipe for weight loss is an effective weight loss meal because it is rich in antioxidants to detoxify the body from toxins like fats, etc. -Then, turn off the blender for a while to put in the ice and blend again. -Wait for desired thickness and smoothness to be achieved. -Serve and enjoy. -Serve and enjoy.
BANANA AND BERRY COMBO SMOOTHIE This smoothie recipe aids in successful weight loss because it is low in calorie, but very rich in vitamins B and C, potassium, and fiber which also gives you a boost of energy for working out. Ingredients: 1/2c plain yogurt c strawberries, frozen Cinnamon 1/8c non fat milk 1 banana c blueberries, frozen Procedure: -Pour the milk into the blender. -Add the yogurt. -Then, add the banana and blend this first mixture. -When the banana mixture is well-blended already, add in the frozen strawberries and blueberries. -Serve. -Serve.
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