If you had the opportunity to improve your life with the click of a button, would you take it? Well, everything is in your hands. In one simple move, you can turn your body into a super-efficient fat-burning machine by speeding up your metabolism, toning and shaping your muscles, and turning off genes that contribute to fat storage and a host of chronic health problems. All you need is a blender and smoothie recipes for weight loss.
ContentGreen Raspberry Smoothie for Weight LossParsley SmoothieChocolate Bean Smoothie for Weight Loss
These drinks are filled with plant-based proteins, healthy fats and heart-healthy fiber. WomanEL found them in the bestseller Zero Belly Smoothies.
Green raspberry smoothie for weight loss
One of the great things about these smoothies is that you can add a relatively neutral vegetable like spinach to almost any of them. Spinach is a major source of folic acid, which reduces the risk of diseases ranging from diabetes to dementia.
Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup raspberries;
- ½ frozen banana;
- 1 cup fresh spinach;
- 1 teaspoon flaxseed oil;
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk;
- 1 scoop simple plant-based protein powder;
- 3 ice cubes;
- Water for mixing (optional).
Parsley smoothie
This is the most underrated superfood in world. Research shows that parsley is actually more nutrient dense than kale, dandelion greens or romaine lettuce. Combine it with superheroes like watercress and chia and you've got a powerful fat-busting drink.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (including stems) ;
- ½ cup watercress;
- ½ cup frozen strawberries;
- ½ frozen banana;
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds;
- 1 scoop of simple plant-based protein powder
- Water for mixing (optional).
Chocolate Bean Smoothie for Weight Loss
Beans? In smoothies? Use canned or precooked beans for a thick, earthy punch of protein and fiber. One study found that people who ate ¾ cup of beans daily weighed on average 3 kg less than those who did not, although those who ate beans consumed more calories.
Ingredients:
- ½ frozen banana;
- ¼ cup black beans;
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg;
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk;
- ⅓ cup plant-based chocolate protein powder;
- Water for blending (optional).
Want to become a smoothie-making pro? Read our simple guide to ensure every drink is nutritious and delicious.