Colon Cleansing and Weight Loss Smoothie
Looking to slim down? Start by sipping these weight loss smoothie loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables, these easy-to-make drinks will help you detox, beautify and energize in just minutes. INGREDIENTS:
1 peeled cucumber 3 strips celery 4 leaves of romaine lettuce 1 kale leaf without the stem 2 cups of spinach 1 cup pineapple 1 peeled lemon
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Tips to make your own smoothie combos!
A liquid base Pasternak favors milk — 1 percent or nonfat — because it's rich in vitamin D and calcium, which can help your body break down fat. But nondairy milks, like soy and almond, are fine too, he says, as is flavored water.
Lean protein Getting protein at every meal helps you maintain lean muscle mass, which means you burn more calories throughout the day. Your best bets: plain nonfat yogurt, silken tofu, or unflavored protein powder.
Healthy fats These give you energy, make your smoothie satisfying, and help your body absorb vitamins. Use up to two tablespoons of an ingredient that contains the good — that is, monounsaturated — kind, like avocado, seeds, or nuts.
High-fiber carbs Any fruit will do, but raspberries and blueberries deliver the most fiber and the least amount of sugar. As for veggies, spinach and cucumber have the mildest, easiest-to-mask flavors.
Remember:
*Your diet should include a variety of colors.
*Consider these recipes your ticket to that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow: a bikini body! For each, put the yogurt in first, then add the solid ingredients and blend until smooth. Depending on how thick you like your smoothies — and how powerful your blender or food processor is — you may need to thin these out with a little liquid, such as nonfat milk.
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