If you need to lose weight quickly, smoothies are a great way to achieve weight loss fast.
With summer lurking around the corner, weight loss might be on your mind, and getting some pounds
off your body quickly will help boost your confidence and get you to your goals quicker.
It is no secret that people who are trying to lose weight like to start their day off with a smoothie.
Adding a green smoothie to your morning routine is a great way to cut calories, add nutrition, boost
your water intake, and promote quick weight loss.
I have rounded up 7 ingredients to add to your smoothies to fire up your metabolism and boost your
weight loss efforts. First, let us get the basics down.
You might feel a bit anxious thinking you need to run out and buy a fancy blender, that is not true! The
blender you have will work simply fine. If you plan on making smoothies a regular part of your morning
routine, it may be a good idea to invest in a quality blender but certainly not something to concern
yourself with right away.
Picking the ingredients for your smoothies is essential. Being mindful of portions when adding your
ingredients is crucial; it can be extremely easy to go overboard with some of the higher-calorie
ingredients. Just stay mindful when adding and measure out the calorie-dense ingredients, so you do
not sabotage yourself.
What are the basics of making a smoothie?
• Choose your liquid whether you want to use milk, plant milk, coconut water, chilled tea, or
water. Adding milk can add some calories, be sure to measure out how much you are using.
• Leafy greens. Low in calories and high in nutrition, you can add as much as you like, but do keep
in mind some leafy greens have a more robust flavour than others. If you are new to green
smoothies, maybe start with spinach which is a milder flavour.
Some leafy greens you can add are:
✓ Kale
✓ Swiss chard
✓ Lettuce
✓ Collard greens
✓ Beet greens
Just to name a few, there are so many choices when it comes to leafy greens you are sure to find one to suit your tastes.
• Make it thick and creamy. You can add bananas, yogurt, avocadoes, coconut milk to add a
creaminess and thicken your shake to make it more satisfying and delicious. This is another
ingredient you will want to measure to ensure your calories stay on the lower end.
• Fruit. Whether it is fresh or frozen, adding fruit will help balance out any bitterness
• Healthy fats. Adding in healthy fats such as avocadoes, nuts, seeds, and nut butter will help to
give your shake a nutritional boost and keep you satisfied. This is an ingredient you need to be
very mindful of when adding; too much will negate all your weight loss efforts.
• Protein. Adding protein will help keep you full for a long time and help keep you satisfied
throughout the day, so you are not bingeing later on. You can add a protein powder; generally,
plant-based protein powders are lower in calories.
Now that you have the basics down to making a green smoothie, let us explore some more ingredients
to kickstart your weight loss and see results quickly.
Now that you have the basics down to making a green smoothie, let us explore some more ingredients
to kickstart your weight loss and see results quickly.
- Bananas
Good source of fiber that is going to help keep you fuller for longer. Bananas are low in calories and
high in nutrition and can help your body release any water retention or bloating that you might have.
Using a frozen banana in your smoothie will help to add a creamy, almost ice cream-like texture,
making your smoothie even more delicious. - Berries
Low in calories, high in nutrition. These little powerhouses should be included in your smoothies
everyday. They are great for weight loss and help to aid the body in reducing fat deposits. Berries
are rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, which will help to reduce fat from forming and torches belly fat.
Fresh, frozen either is a great choice and a must-have for your smoothies. - Chia seeds
These tiny seeds are packed with fiber to help keep you feeling full. Chia seeds are also rich in
calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants to help aid in rapid weight loss. - Cinnamon
This is the best spice you can add to your smoothie for weight loss. Cinnamon will help to relieve
bloating and improve insulin sensitivity. By reducing glucose in the blood, cinnamon can help to
promote weight loss. Cinnamon is also believed to target fat in the hips and belly regions. - Apple
Helping to keep your metabolism in tip-top shape and reduce fat deposits, apples are high in fiber
and low in calories—a great addition to your smoothie. - Flaxseed
These tiny seeds are packed with fiber, anti-inflammatory properties, and omega 3 fatty acids to aid in your weight loss efforts. Using ground flax seeds instead of the whole seed helps your body absorb the vast nutrition offered from these little powerhouses.
- Cayenne peppers. Suppose you like a little extra heat. Adding some cayenne peppers to your smoothie is a great idea. Cayenne peppers contain a compound called capsaicin that has been proven to reduce belly fat, suppress the appetite and get your metabolism fired up, pun intended, which encourages your body to burn fat as fuel instead of storing it as fat.
There you have it, 7 ingredients to add to your green smoothie to help you lose weight quickly and not lose your mind in the process.
Green smoothies are a delicious addition to a healthy eating plan and a great way to support your body
through workouts and fast-track your weight loss efforts.
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