When you are speaking of smoothies for weight loss, there are many different kinds. A smoothie usually contains either yogurt or milk, but both of these food stuffs can add extra calories to your diet and also some fat, which is totally unwelcome on any weight loss aspirant’s diet menu.
So in today’s post I have gathered a few smoothie recipes that will either do away totally with the fattening yogurt or maybe use only very small quantities of milk or yogurt if at all the recipe calls for it.
Green Smoothie
Hmm, you probably have guessed that the first smoothie recipe has got something to do with veggies. Yeah, your guess is absolutely right and veggies being the powerhouse of nutrients, you really cannot think of any healthy or weight loss recipe without including them for good measure.
You will need to maintain a 70:30 proportion between veggies and fruits to whip up this smoothie. So get together a bunch of good old spinach, a head of romaine lettuce, about 3 or 4 stalks of celery (you probably couldn’t do without this wonder food), a bunch of cilantro, a couple of fresh mint leaves, an apple and a pear (both of them need to be cored to get rid of the seeds before use), a small bunch of parsley leaves and add to the blender along with one and a half cup of water.
Blend all the ingredients together and add a few drops of freshly squeezed lime juice to give a punch to your drink. Voila, you now have one of the best smoothies for weight loss in your hands waiting to be gulped down without any further delay.
By the way did I mention that this wonder smoothie could do wonders for your system by helping in detoxifying the impurities and toxins too?
Delicious Smoothie
Irrespective of whether your goal is to lose weight or not, this is one smoothie that you definitely want to taste. Made with 4 differently tasting but delicious fruits, this smoothie tastes best when blended over ice.
You will need a tomato, a cup of strawberries, half of a cantaloupe and 2 oranges for creating this smoothie.
You definitely can look forward to a more robust immunity system after all the Vitamin C boost that this smoothie is going to provide you.
Morning Smoothie
I definitely recommend this smoothie first thing in the morning after your exercise because the ingredients are literally going to act like an energy bank which will help you stay active and vigorous throughout the day.
Blend together a small bunch of spinach, a handful of blueberries, a green apple, a cup each of diced pineapple and watermelon and some sweet coconut water.
The other advantage of drinking this smoothie is that it is quite filling and will help you avoid that unhealthy bagel or doughnut that you were craving to gulp down for breakfast.
Very Berry Smoothie
You probably do not need me to tell you how important berries are for good health. They may look small and unimportant, but in reality have lots of healthy goodness packed inside. They not only are a good source of antioxidants that help to fight off the free radicals but also help to rejuvenate your skin and arrests premature aging.
This smoothie is very easy to make and you simply need a handful of whatever kind of berries that you can find to create it. Make sure that you include at least 3 different kinds and add a small bunch of spinach to take the health quotient a notch up.
You can expect more people to comply if you recommend smoothies for weight loss because they are yummy and quick to make. You could even create a weekly smoothie menu to avoid monotony.