'Stimulate fat loss' with new fat burning smoothie recipes - speeds up weight loss
SMOOTHIES have long been a great addition to any diet plan, as long as their sugar count remains low. Now, experts have designed specially-made drinks to prime fat burning - a plus for anyone looking to shift the pounds quickly.
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One of the many health benefits of drinking a smoothie is that people can improve digestive function as they are naturally high in fibre. This is because the healthy drinks are loaded with all the goodness from fruits and vegetables.
And what's more, if they're homemade, they can fill you up without adding too many calories to a person's daily tally.
As smoothies have become more and more popular over the years, they have been adapted for certain needs.
People can add whatever they want to their drinks to get the most out of it, and nutritionists have developed some specific recipes that can promote fat burning.
Try these nutritionist approved recipes:
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Wake Up Call
230 calories
2.5g fat
20g carbs
5g fibre
7g sugar
26g protein
Ingredients:
One half cup frozen mixed berries
Handful of spinach
Eight oz unsweetened Silk almond milk
One scoop plant-based vanilla protein powder
Packed with protein, this drink will give people the energy boost they need to start their day right.
Registered dietician Kristin Reisinger said: "Combining a low-calorie, non-dairy smoothie first thing in the morning with a roughly even portion of high-quality protein and good carbs is a great start to anyone looking to lose weight and be healthy.
"Starting the day off with a smoothie like this will pull your body out of its overnight fasting state, and the carbohydrates from healthy, mixed berries combined with high-quality protein will give you the quick energy and protein uptake your body needs first thing in the morning without being too much."
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Apple Spice Smoothie
300 calories
4.5 g fat
40 g carbs
8 g fibre
21 g sugar
28 g protein
Ingredients
One apple
Handful of kale, deveined
One teaspoon matcha powder
One cup unsweetened almond milk
One scoop plain plant-based protein powder
Cinnamon and nutmeg to taste
While it looks high in carbs, this smoothie has been hailed a good breakfast substitution due to continuing muscle-building protein and fibre.
Founded by registered dietician Miriam Jacobson, she explained it "stimulates fat loss".
"The cinnamon balances blood sugar levels, curbing the appetite and preventing aimless snacking throughout the morning hours," she said.
"Plus, the matcha powder contains catechins like EGCG that help to stimulate fat loss from storage sites."
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The Carb Cutter
267 calories
7g fat
24g carbs
9g fibre
10g sugar
29g protein
Ingredients
One third cup frozen berries
One half cup frozen spinach
One tablespoon chia seeds
Dash of cinnamon
Dash of turmeric
One cup unsweetened almond milk
One scoop vanilla plant-based protein powder
Like music to people wanting to lose weight's ears, cutting carbs has never been easier with this smoothie. It's packed with superfoods including spinach and chia seeds which paired with plant-based protein powder, will give people the boost they need to energise their day.
Registered dietician Amy Shapiro, who created the drink, revealed the cinnamon also helps regulate blood sugar levels.
"I love this protein shake because it's loaded with nutrients but void of excess calories and sugar," she said.
"I recommend berries as they are high in fibre, low in calories, and loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants—and chia seeds add 'staying power' as they help keep you full and provide tons of omega-3 fatty acids."
She also noted that people should opt for almond milk instead of regular milk to keep calories low.
For those with more of a sweet-tooth, experts devised a drink that tastes naughty but still contains all the good things.
Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter
300 calories
19g fat
36g
carbs
12g fibre
16g sugar
15g protein
Ingredients:
Eight-10 oz unsweetened almond milk
Three quarters of a medium banana, very ripe
One tablespoon peanut butter
One quarter cup cubed soft tofu
One heaping cup steamed and cooled cauliflower florets
One half tablespoon cocoa powder (use more if you want it to be super chocolatey)
One/16 teaspoon cinnamon
Small handful ice cubes
Created by registered dieticians Stephanie Clark and Willow Jarosh, the idea behind this sweet-tasting drink is designed to curb people's chocolate cravings without increasing their waistline.
And it's less sugar than a pack of Reese's peanut butter cups.