Smoothies can be a great option if you are planning to shed some extra weight on your body. They make perfect vehicles for low-calorie, yet nutrient-laden ingredients that are capable of keeping you to stay fit and active all day long.
There are ingredients that you can use in proper proportion to boost up your weight loss and make your own yummy smoothie recipe.
Why smoothies work? The answer to this question is that one glass of smoothie contains all the essential nutrients that a body needs with no extra calories, and you can add on some more ingredients that can boost up the metabolic rate and provide energy all day long.
Avocado: Also known as alligator pears are rich sources of omega -3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals and provide ample healthy fat to your body. Adding spinach to avocado works best for shedding weight.
Recipe:
1 cup fresh spinach
1/2 sliced avocado
1 cup unsweetened almond or cashew milk
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed How to make it: Blend all the ingredients in your blender and have it with your breakfast
Pumpkin: Pumpkin works well when it comes to maintaining the weight of the body, it is considered a rich source of beta carotene, and also slows down the aging process.
Recipe:
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 banana
Pinch of cinnamon
How to make it: Blend all the ingredients together and have it. Add half-a-teaspoon of honey for taste.
Banana and cinnamon: Banana is known to boost metabolism, the fruit is also rich in potassium and maintains blood sugar levels.
Recipe:
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup oats
1 banana
1 tablespoon peanut butter
½ Tsp cinnamon
add a teaspoon of honey and blend it.
We all crave to be healthy and fit , so these smoothies work wonders when taken with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
