Top 5 Green Smoothies And Shakes For Weight Loss
Hello All!
Green shakes- I know that the very thought of them make you cringe. Everything green in food gives that feeling. That is probably why we never used to finish our greens as kids! Coming back to green shakes and smoothies, you need not worry, they taste better than they seem to be!! Moreover, they help you burn extra calories!!
You may ask why not green juices instead of smoothies? The answer to that is fibre. Yes, green smoothies and shakes have good fibre content unlike juices. So they are a complete food.
Coming to the taste part, they won’t taste good if they have just greens. The trick involved here is maintaining a perfect proportion of veggies and fruits. The flavour of the green smoothie or shake is dominated by fruits. You can make your smoothie or shake with 60% green veggies and 40% fruits.
Benefits of consuming green shakes and smoothies
- The vitamins and minerals in the shake/smoothie are easily absorbed and utilized by the body.
- The body is able to restore itself to a state of healthy alkalinity.
- Green shakes aid weight loss by reducing the craving for junk, sugar loaded and processed foods.
- They cleanse the body by eliminating the toxins and waste substances from the body.
- They help provide better immunity.
- Regular consumption ensures having a healthier, radiant and fresher looking skin.
- The blood is purified.
- Digestion is improved.
- The green shakes help improve concentration and provide stronger memory.
Now it is time for recipes!!
Top 5 Green Smoothies And Shakes For Weight Loss
Mint and banana smoothie
Ingredients
Mint leaves – 1/3 cup
Lemon juice- ½ lemon
Bananas- 2 to 3
Grated ginger – 1/2 tsp
Soaked raisins- 1 tbsp
Method
Crush the mint leaves along with lemon juice in a blender.
Add bananas and blend well.
Add the other ingredients to it and blend.
Pour in water if needed. Have it chilled.
Celery and Apple Shake
Ingredients ( Use organic ingredients)
Lettuce – 1 bunch, finely chopped
Celery – 3 stalks
Spinach – ½ a bunch
Pear – 1
Green apple – 1
Lemon juice- 1 lemon
Method
Blend lettuce at a low speed till it becomes a smooth.
Add in spinach, celery, pear and apples and blend properly at a high speed.
Add the juice of one lemon and have it chilled.
Green delight shake
Ingredients
Green grapes – 1 cup
Pineapple, chopped– ¼ cup
Spinach , finely chopped – 1 cup
Lettuce – 1 cup
Ice cubes – 1 cup
Method
Blend all the ingredients well in a blender so that you get a shake of a smooth consistency.
Top it up with ice cubes and enjoy!!
Citrus Green Shake
Ingredients
Broccoli, chopped – 1 cup
Celery – 4 stalks
Orange – 1, large
Ginger – ½ tsp, finely grated
Method
Blend the celery with the orange for 30 seconds at high speed.
Add in the broccoli and ginger and blend well.
Have it chilled.
Spinach and coconut smoothie
Ingredients
Seedless green grapes- 1 cup
Spinach- 1 cup
Coconut milk- 1/4 cup
Method
Add the grapes, spinach, and coconut milk in a blender and blend until smooth and frothy.
Enjoy it chilled
Hope you find this useful! Enjoy!
Are you planning to make green smoothies and shakes for weight loss?
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