Smoothie Diet For Weight Loss
Healthy smoothies, especially green smoothies, are one of the best things you can do for weight loss and better health. I personally have lost 30 pounds in just a few months since introducing green smoothies to my diet. My wife has also lost about 30 pounds. We both maintain a normal, healthy weight and relish our delicious shakes every day.
Why a Smoothie Diet is Good for Weight Loss
A healthy green smoothie is the perfect weight loss shake because it is loaded with fiber, vitamins and minerals. They are very low in fat and calories and help to boost your metabolism.
Green smoothies ARE food so you wont feel like you are on a liquid diet. Most people who try smoothies like them so much that they continue to drink them on a daily basis for life which is perfect for long term weight management and keeping lost pounds off.
Green smoothies also lead you toward healthier foods. Many people report dramatically fewer cravings for salty or fatty foods after a few weeks of drinking green smoothies. The fruit and berries in each shake also satisfy your sweet tooth. I can’t exactly explain how or why, but my experience with drinking green smoothies since early 2008 has certainly had a transformative affect on my diet and I eat much healthier now than I ever have. I simply do not crave unhealthy foods anymore.
Green Smoothies As Meal Replacements
Most of our green smoothie recipes do not have enough calories to be a meal replacement on their own. My wife and I usually drink them with other healthy foods. In order to make your smoothie a complete meal replacement on it’s own, I recommend adding one serving of protein powder, adding some avocado, ground flax or sesame seeds and using higher calorie fruits such as bananas, mangoes and grapes. Everyone’s diet and calorie requirements are different, so find out how many calories you should consume per meal and fortify a green smoothie recipe to match your required calorie intake.
Drawbacks of Commercial Smoothie Diets
Commercial smoothie diets have a variety of drawbacks that can make them unsuitable for many people. Certain brands are made with highly processed ingredients that contain added sugar, caffeine, trans fats, sodium, preservatives and artificial color and flavorings. Little, if any, fruit or vegetable (real foods) are used in the making of these diet smoothies. Dairy and soy-based ingredients might also be used.
Perhaps the biggest drawback to commercial smoothie diets is that they are temporary weight loss plans and typically only work in the short term. The lost weight returns when the dieter resumes normal eating habits. Green smoothies, on the other hand, contain only the natural, healthy whole foods you put in them. In addition, including green smoothies in your diet helps to foster a taste for healthier foods, which is the key to meeting long-term weight loss goals.
Before reaching for a “meal in a can”, try blending some tasty fruits and greens together, add a scoop of protein powder and drop in some ground flax seeds for the ultimate weight-loss shake that will have you feeling full and energized all morning.
Try our many easy to make, low fat and high-fiber smoothie recipes today!
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