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Healthy Juice Recipes for Hair Growth

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Healthy Juice Recipes for Hair Growth
Do you know an unbalanced diet will not only lead to health problems but also causes hair loss? Yes, hair growth is actually encouraged from inside the body.

For healthy hair growth, you should include food that is rich in vitamins (A, B, C and E), iron, carotene, silica, sulfur, omega – 3, biotin, proteins, magnesium, zinc, potassium and calcium in your diet.

So, include fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily diet to lessen the chances of hair fall and also to enhance healthy hair growth. Also, we know that out body will absorb the nutrients from juices easily and give faster results.

Here are the best juice recipes for hair growth. You need to drink it daily to stop hair loss and to make your tresses strong.

Juice – 1: (Cucumber with Carrots)

Cucumber has rich content of potassium, silica, sulfur, manganese, vitamin C and beta-carotene that works well in enhancing hair growth. Carrots have beta carotene that converts into vitamin A and has biotin which helps to prevent hair loss.

Cucumber with Carrots Healthy Juice Recipes for Hair Growth

  • Blend 1/2 cucumber, 5 large carrots and 1 apple in a blender and drink it to encourage the faster hair growth.
  • Blend 1/4 cucumber, 4 large carrots and 1 large tomato in a juicer and drink it to strengthen your strands from root to tip (tresses).
  • Blend 5 large carrots, 1/2 cucumber and 1/2 small beet in a juicer. Drink it to get healthy and shiny lengths which in turn provide a healthy hair.
  • Or simply blend 2 cucumbers and a handful of cilantro in a juicer. Drink it to enhance your hair growth.

Juice – 2: (Apple with Carrot and Celery)

Apples contain a compound called procyanidin B2 that helps to prevent hair loss. Apple is rich in fiber and vitamin A & E that helps to properly circulate the sebum oil on the scalp. Celery has several proteins and nutrients that work well from inside the body.

  • Blend 1 carrot, 2 green apples and 1 stalk of celery in a juicer. Drink this to get healthy hair (without breakage) and for overall health.
  • Also, use 2 cups of beans sprouts (or alfalfa) or 1 cup of Brussels sprouts with a lemon slice instead of using celery in this process.
  • Or simply blend 1 apple, 1 carrot and 3 – 4 strawberries and drink it.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Intake of any fresh fruit or vegetables will enhance the hair growth (but time differentiates). So, drink kiwi juice, coriander juice, guava juice, strawberries juice, spinach juice, etc.
  2. Wash your hair thoroughly with shampoo and conditioner for 2 – 3 times a week.
  3. Massage your scalp and hair with some carrier oil that adds moisture to your scalp and prevent it from getting dry or flaky in any climatic conditions.
  4. Trim your hair regularly and comb regularly for proper blood circulation.
  5. Drink more of water, reduce your stress and have a healthy well balanced diet for healthy hair growth.

Your hair represents your beauty. So, drink these juices and follow healthy diet to protect your hair.

Do you know any other juices for hair growth or have any queries? Then share with us in comment section.

DIY Natural Homemade Ginger Ale

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Ginger ale is a natural fermented and frizzy drink that has many beneficial enzymes and probiotics which help to boost up your health.

Ginger is a wonderful spice that has amazing medicinal properties which are widely used to treat many health problems. You can also grab those benefits by taking ginger in the form of ginger ale. Let’s have a look at some of those benefits below.

  • Ginger soothes your digestive system and clears the disturbances like stomach ache, upset stomach, nausea, acid reflux, bloating and gas.
  • Calm down your cold, cough and other respiratory problems.
  • Heals muscle aches and body pains.
  • Reduces your fever and strengthen your immunity.
  • Enhance proper blood circulatory system.
  • Works for lowering your blood pressure, cholesterol levels and also reduces the risk of getting cancer.
  • Relieves you from stress and anxiety.

Now let’s have a look on few methods of preparing ginger ale (also called ginger beer) naturally at your home with detailed step by step process.

Method – 1: (Ginger Ale using Ginger Bug)

Ginger bug is a culture of beneficial bacteria that prepared by adding ginger root and sugar in water on the daily basis for a week, which is similar to a kombucha scoby for making kombucha. It is a natural base for making many homemade sodas and tonics. Let’s see how to prepare ginger ale using a ginger bug.

  • Pour 3 cups of water, 2-inch minced fresh ginger root, 1/2 cup of organic sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt in a saucepan.
  • Place it on the heat and bring it to a boil for few minutes.
  • Simmer it for another 5 – 7 minutes until sugar dissolves completely and the mix smells like ginger.
  • Turn off the heat and add 5 cups of water to cool the mix.
  • Then add 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice and 1/2 cup of ginger bug to it.
  • Transfer all this mix into 2-quart glass mason jar and stir well.
  • Place its air tight lid and keep it aside for 2 – 3 days till carbonated but make sure to mix it well for once daily.
  • The final mix should bubble and should hiss like a soda when opened. It should smell like ginger and slightly of fermentation/yeast.
  • Strain the ginger ale and store it in a refrigerator.
  • Enjoy this frizzy ginger ale drink.

Note: Or use whey instead of ginger bug for quick fermentation.

Method – 2: (Ginger Ale using Chilled Seltzer or Club Soda)

  • Pour 1 ½ cups of peeled and chopped ginger in a small saucepan.
  • Then add 2 cups of water in it and cook at a low heat by covering partially for 45 minutes.
  • Now remove it from heat and let it steep for another 20 minutes.
  • Strain the mix and pour this liquid into a saucepan.
  • Pour 3/4 cup of sugar and a pinch of salt to the mix and boil it over a medium heat.
  • Stir it till the sugar has dissolved and turn off the heat.
  • Let it cool for few minutes and then mix 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice and 1 quart of chilled seltzer or club soda.
  • Stir well and drink ginger ale and refrigerate the remaining ale.

Method – 3: (Ginger Ale using Active Yeast)

  • Pour 1 ½ ounces of finely grated fresh ginger, 6 ounces of sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan.
  • Place it over medium-high heat and stir well till the sugar dissolves completely.
  • Then remove the heat and cover it.
  • Let it steep for an hour and strain the mix finely and refrigerate it.
  • Now pour this syrup in a 2-liter plastic bottle and add 1/8 teaspoon of yeast, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 7 cups of water in it.
  • Place its cap and shake it gently to mix all these ingredients.
  • Leave the bottle at room temperature for 48 hours and check it once for carbonation.
  • Finally, store the ginger ale in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks by opening the bottle for once a day.

Note: Or mix 1 ½ tablespoons of fresh grated ginger, juice of 1 lemon, 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of active dry yeast in a 2 little soda bottle. Stir well all these ingredients by adding the rest of the bottle with water. Leave it at room temperature till the bottle is hard to squeeze for 2 – 3 days to make ginger ale.

These are some of the ways of preparing ginger ale in your home. Try them and share your experience with us.

DIY Electrolyte Energy Drink Recipes

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DIY Electrolyte Energy Drink Recipes

Do you know that electrolytes are basically salts? Our body contains potassium, sodium, bicarbonate, phosphate, magnesium, calcium, sulfate and chloride as major electrolytes. They are essential for regulating the functioning of the nerves and muscles.

In general, the body’s cells use these electrolytes to maintain voltage and carry the electrical impulses across the cell membranes to other cells. Whenever there is a loss of electrolytes in the body then you suffer from diarrhea, heavy sweating, fatigue, certain health problems, and illness.

So, to maintain a proper balance of these electrolytes and thereby for the proper functioning of the body, we need an electrolyte drink. However, there are many commercial drinks in the market, which may contain sweeteners and other preservatives that might harm your health rather than boost it.

Do you know that we can prepare our own electrolyte energy drink at home? Surprising!  Isn’t it? Yes, we can prepare this energy drinks at home with simple ingredients.

DIY Homemade Electrolyte Energy Drinks:

Always remember that anything made at home will always make you healthy and refreshed. Here are the ingredients that help you to prepare an energy booster at home.

Drink – 1: (Ginger Electrolyte Drink)

Ginger helps to soothe your stomach and aids in proper digestion along with treating intestinal disorders. It has anti-nausea, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that help to clear the microbes causing infections and when ginger mixed with sea salt, it acts as a powerful concoction to make you feel rejuvenated.

Salt helps a lot to replenish the sodium levels to reduce you’re sweating and thus helps to maintain the cell voltage in the body. It also helps to balance the stress hormone which in turn helps to reduce adrenaline fatigue.

Honey is a natural sweetener that enriched with enzymes and essential minerals to help the body absorb the richness of salt components. It not only enhances the taste but also helps to heal soothing sore throats, cold and cough.

Lemons are rich in vitamin C, calcium, potassium and citric acid that help to boost the immune system by replenishing the lost electrolytes in the body. It also enhances the energy boosters during a workout and thus speeds up the recovery of your lost electrolytes.

Here is the recipe…

  • Pour 1 cup of water in a pan and heat it.
  • Then add 3 – 5 ginger slices to it and boil it for 5 – 7 minutes.
  • Steep it for a couple of minutes and strain the water.
  • Then add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon of unrefined salt and 1 – 2 tablespoons of raw honey to it.
  • Stir all these ingredients well and enjoy this sweet, salt and sour flavored energy drink to balance your electrolytes.
  • Repeat the intake of this drink regularly during or after your workout session to make a refreshing start of the day.

Note: Or replace ginger with orange juice. Pour 1/2 cup of fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice, 2 – 4 tablespoons of raw honey and 2 cups of water in a jar. Then add 1/4 teaspoon of unrefined salt and stir all these ingredients to enjoy the refreshing energy drink to boost up your energy and mood.

Drink – 2: (Coconut Water with Green Tea)

Plain water alone doesn’t contain any electrolytes and minerals to replace that lost during exercise. So, drinking electrolyte will help to rehydrate and replace the lost minerals.

Coconut water contains potassium and other natural sources of sodium that helps to replace the lost minerals and keep you hydrated in this summer.

Here is the recipe…

  • Mix 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon of high-quality sea salt and 1 teaspoon of calcium magnesium powder in 1 quart of coconut water.
  • Then add 1/4 cup of lemon juice (or use apple, pineapple, grape juice) and 1 – 2 tablespoons of honey (or use stevia) to it.
  • Stir all the ingredients well and cool it by refrigerating it, as it lasts for 3 – 4 days.
  • Drink it after your workout or whenever you feel fatigue to rejuvenate and energize your body.

Note:

  • Or you can also use plain water, brewed green or herbal teas instead of coconut water for preparing this energy drinks.
  • Also, pour 1 cup of strawberries, 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt, 1 cup of ice, 3 cups of coconut water, 2 tablespoons of natural sweetener and 1 cup of water in a blender. Blend all these ingredients well and enjoy your natural electrolyte drink.
  • Or simply pour pieces of 1/2 a cucumber, juice of 2 limes and 1 ½ cups of coconut water in a blender. Blend all these by adding some ice and drink this electrolyte refresher regularly.
  • Also, mix 1/4 of a watermelon, a pinch of Himalayan sea salt and 2 large glasses of coconut water in a blender. Blend them and consume this electrolyte booster to get rid of the problem.

Drink – 3: (Cranberry Sports Drink)

Cranberry rejuvenates the depleted electrolytes and also helps to cleanse your kidneys and bladder along with detoxifying the lymphatic system. If it is blended with star anise then it makes the drink palatable for people with low levels of electrolyte.

Here is the recipe…

  • Mix 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt, 1 star anise, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup (or honey) and 3 cups of unsweetened cranberry juice in 5 cups of water.
  • Stir all these ingredients and let it sit for 30 – 45 minutes aside.
  • Strain the mix and refrigerate it.
  • Drink this electrolyte sports drink to rejuvenate yourself and make you feel refreshed.

Drink – 4: (Chia Seeds)

Chia seeds are loaded with omega – 3, potassium, calcium, fiber, proteins and have antioxidants that help to restore the essential electrolyte and make you stay hydrated and refreshed.

Here is the recipe…

  • Warm 1 cup of water and pour in a cup filled with 3 tablespoons of chia seeds.
  • Stir well and keep it aside till the seeds starting to swell.
  • Then cover it and refrigerate them for overnight.
  • Take out in the next day to check whether the seeds are blown up in size and the water becomes a thick gel.
  • Now mix this chia seed gel to 1 glass of your favorite juice and drink it by stirring well.

Note: Or simply mix this soaked chia seeds in 1 glass of coconut water to make it as your power booster electrolyte.

Tips and Precautions:

  • Prefer to use sea salt or real salt instead of table salt and also pure water for preparing these electrolyte drinks.
  • Also, you can replace water with an herbal tea infusion like peppermint or spearmint for proper digestion and also hydrates the body.
  • Choose honey instead of sugar as your natural sweetener. Also, prefer mashed mango (mango pulp) or slices of certain natural sweet fruits to get a natural sweetener.
  • Or you can simply mix 1/4 cup each of fresh lemon juice and lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt, 2 tablespoon of honey and 1 – 2 cups of water. Stir well and drink this electrolyte energy drinks to stay hydrated along with replacing the lost electrolytes.
  • Drink plenty of water along with these electrolyte drinks to stay hydrated and to flush out the toxins from the body.
  • Avoid the intake of caffeine and carbonated drinks, as they result in dehydration and makes you feel thirsty.
  • Summer is the best season to enjoy these electrolyte drinks (for normal people but not for sports people), as we easily lose these electrolytes due to the high intensity of sun’s harmful UV rays.

Have you made your own electrolyte drink? What’s your favorite drink? Share your experience with us in the below comments box.

Apple Cider Vinegar Drink for Weight Loss

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Apple Cider Vinegar Drink for Weight Loss

Due to heavy deadlines at work and stress, we generally depend on the intake of junk foods and make ourselves to gain weight and followed by many health problems.

There are many ways to shrink the extra pounds like from fad diets to pills but do you think there are worth to try for weight loss? Many nutritionists and dieticians are saying that losing 3 pounds per week is the healthy weight loss. Also, remember that the faster weight loss will make you gain the weight in the same way along with harming your body.

Smoothies have become a popular way to lose your weight naturally and here is an amazing drink that definitely helps you to lose your weight in a safe and effective manner. It’s Apple Cider Vinegar Drink.

Apple Cider Vinegar Drink for Weight Loss:

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) helps to lose weight with its pectin fiber that suppresses your appetite and makes you feel full for a long time. It burns your body fat along with preventing its further accumulation in the body. It controls the sugar spikes (insulin levels) which affect the body in between the meals and thereby prevents sugar craving or binge eating.

The acetic acid and other acids in ACV helps to enhance the metabolism, which in turn prevent the accumulation of fat, improves digestion and reduces your overweight or obesity. Beta-carotene in vinegar helps to break down the fat and removes it from the body.

It detoxifies the body and aids in proper functioning of vital organs, balances the pH levels and stimulates the lymphatic drainage and cardiovascular stimulation.

Other Ingredients used in this Drink:

Lemon juice is enriched with vitamin C along with soluble pectin fiber that helps to prevent hunger pangs, which in turn helps to cut down the intake of junk foods.  It helps to maintain proper pH levels in the body to prevent the storage of fat in the body. It flushes out the toxins from the body, boost up the immune system and stimulate proper functioning of the vital organs for effective weight loss.

Cinnamon is very effective in burning the excess fat that collected in the body along with preventing the further accumulation. It decreases the cholesterol levels by reducing LDL and increasing HDL to lose your weight. It has chromium that suppresses the appetite and helps to make you feel full for a longer time without any fluctuations in the blood glucose levels.

Honey not only adds sweetness to this drink but also provides you with an instant energy. The antioxidants in honey help to prevent the buildup of LDL cholesterol and free radicals damage and have amino acids that help to convert fat into usable energy. The enzymes in honey help to curb the hunger pangs and thus prevent you from overeating.

The combination of ACV and honey will work as the best remedy for treating insomnia (sleeplessness) and the lack of sleep will result in hunger and thereby regulates the stress hormones that aids in weight gain.

So, this smoothie is very effective in reducing your excess weight and the best time to take this smoothie is the morning time and also 30 minutes before or after your meals for proper digestion. Regular intake will help not only to reduce your excess weight but also to reduce the attack of acid reflux, diabetes, acne, cold, sore throats, body detoxification, colon cleanse, etc.

Here is the recipe…

Ingredients:

  • Apple Cider Vinegar – 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon Juice – 2 tablespoons
  • Honey – 1 tablespoon
  • Cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
  • Water – 1 glass

ACV Drink

Procedure:

  • Add fresh lemon juice, raw and unfiltered ACV, organic honey and cinnamon powder in 1 glass of water.
  • For best results, prefer pure filtered lukewarm water rather normal water along with organic ingredients.
  • Stir all these ingredients well and drink it twice daily to cut down your excess weight and make you healthy and fit.

So, drink this ACV water for reducing your excess weight and thereby to stay healthy. Try it and share your experience with us in the below comments box.

Apple Cider Vinegar Drink for Weight Loss

5 DIY Natural Gargle Recipes for Sore Throat

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5 DIY Natural Gargle Recipes for Sore Throat

Sore throat or pharyngitis is a sign of many upcoming health problems like cold, cough, flu, strep throat, etc. into your body.

It is an inflammation of the throat that caused due to viral or bacterial infections, smoking, allergies, dry air, environmental irritants, certain illness, excessive usage of the throat.

When you’re suffering from a sore throat then the simple daily activities like eating, drinking and speaking will turn to a matter of severe pain. So, to get rid of the pain and discomfort, natural gargles play an important role.

Regular follow-up of gargling will not only treat a sore throat by clearing the infection but also prevents the risk of attacking cold or flu.

Have a look at the best natural gargle recipes for treating your sore throat.

Gargle Recipe – 1: (Salt Water)

Salt loosens the thick mucus and flushes out the irritants or bacteria causing a sore throat. It draws water out from the swollen tissue and reduces the swelling in the throat. It is a most commonly used gargle recipe.

  • Mix 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder in 1 cup of warm water.
  • Stir well and pour this water into your water.
  • Continue gargle for 20 – 35 seconds and spit out the water after gargling.
  • Do this process several times a day for few days to get relief from a sore throat.

For information about Salt Water Gargle, click here.

Gargle Recipe – 2: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that fight off the infection causing microbes and soothes your throat. It is a natural expectorant that loosens the phlegm and makes your easy to breathe or swallow.

  • Mix 1 teaspoon of sage, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon alum and 3/8 cup of apple cider vinegar in 1/8 cup of water.
  • Stir well and use it as your gargle mix to soothe a sore throat and ease your painful nasal passage.
  • Repeat it several times a day till you get complete relief from a sore throat and its symptoms.

For more information on Apple Cider Vinegar for Sore Throat, click here.

Gargle Recipe – 3: (Ginger with Honey)

Both ginger and honey have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that not only prevent the infection but also soothe your throat.

  • Add 1 tablespoon of grated organic ginger in 1 cup of boiling water.
  • Stir well and simmer it for few minutes.
  • Allow it to cool down slightly and mix 1 teaspoon of honey and a pinch of cayenne pepper in it.
  • Use this mix to gargle your mouth for few seconds.
  • Continue gargling for several times in a day to get rid of the problem.

Note: Or mix 1 teaspoon each of powdered ginger and honey in the juice of 1/2 a lemon. Stir well and use it gargle.

Want to know more about Honey for Sore Throat, click here.

Gargle Recipe – 4: (Lemon)

Citric acid and vitamin C in lemon juice will help to break up the mucus and soothes the throat from pain and irritation. It increases the salvation to thin the mucus and moist your painful throat.

  • Mix 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of organic honey in 1 cup of warm water.
  • Stir well and use this mix to gargle your throat to get rid of a sore throat.
  • Do it several times a day to get rid of a sore throat and its symptoms.

Click here to know more about Lemon for Sore Throat.

Gargle Recipe – 5: (Cayenne Pepper)

Capsaicin in cayenne pepper helps to alleviate the pain and inflammation by blocking the substance P, which transmits pain signals to the brain.

  • Add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of honey in 1 cup of warm water.
  • Stir well and use this mix to gargle your mouth to get relief from a sore throat.
  • Repeat several times a day to reduce a sore throat and its symptoms.

Note: Or mix some powdered cayenne pepper to 1 cup of hot green tea. Use it to gargle for every hour to relieve you from the painful throat.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Other than these, you can also mix certain ingredients like ground clove, salt, lemon juice, turmeric, tomato juice, goldenseal, Echinacea tincture, myrrh, licorice powder, baking soda and salt, honey, etc. in warm water and use it as your gargle mix.
  2. You can also gargle with certain herbal teas like wheatgrass juice, green tea, ginger tea, raspberry tea, peppermint tea, chamomile tea and sage tea to get relief from sore throat and its discomforts.
  3. Stay hydrated by drinking water, herbal teas and hot soups to get rid of soreness.
  4. Get plenty of rest which allows the body to strengthen itself and fight against the illness.
  5. Consume a healthy and well-balanced diet with fresh fruits and vegetables.
  6. Avoid smoking and other environmental pollutants causing you a sore throat.
  7. Run a humidifier or vaporizer to add moisture to the air and makes your breath comfortably.
  8. Consult your doctor if you don’t get any relief from your sore throat or its symptoms, as it can be caused due to any health problems.
  9. Always prefer warm water for gargling, as warm water loosens the mucus and gives your relief from the soreness of your throat and other respiratory problems.

Have you tried any of these gargles for treating your sore throat? Do you know any other gargles? Then share it with us in the comments section.

6 Healthy Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss

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Healthy Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss

Overweight (or) obesity is the worst nightmare that almost all the people getting fear of it. The reason behind the fear is that not only as per their beauty concerns but also related to a variety of health problems like from knee pain, heart problems, fatty liver to diabetes and irregular menstrual cycles.

Most of the people already came to know that losing body fat is a tough job than gaining body fat or cholesterol in the body. In the market, there are many cosmetic centers, weight loss spas or other beauty clinics that help you in losing the excess weight from your body but the main problem is that they will be some side effects due to the usage of harsh chemical based products.

However, if you lose weight by spending more on fad diet and exercises or starving yourself but the result may not be for a longer time and you can easily gain weight after this cycle of treatment. So, losing weight naturally will be the best choice rather than spending money and time on fad diets, heavy exercises, etc.

There are many natural ways to lose your excess weight and maintain a healthy body. Fruits, vegetables, and protein smoothies will come among those natural ways in clearing your excess weight with its fiber-rich and fat burning content. Here in this article, we will let you know the delicious way to shrink your waistline and thereby to have a fit and slim body.

Healthy Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss:

Discover the best and effective smoothie recipes for losing weight naturally. Consume these healthy and tasty recipes which are packed with nutrients that help to shape your body.

Let’s get started with the tasty smoothies section.

Recipe – 1: (Mango Smoothie)

Mango has rich content of fiber and less in energy density that aids in proper digestion and helps to burn calories. It also contains vitamins (A, B6, C), folate and other nutrients that effectively make you feel full and prevent you from overeating.

Here are some smoothie recipes of mango that helps to lose your overweight and obesity.

Recipe – 2: (Watermelon Smoothie)

The watermelon smoothie has a refreshing and hydrating that contains an abundance of water and other dietary fibers which improves digestion and thereby bloating and constipation. It also keeps you satiated for a longer time and prevents you from overeating.

It also contains antioxidants, amino acids, vitamin C, high fiber, calcium, thiamine, magnesium, etc. will help you in staying well hydrated with a feeling of fullness in the stomach. So, people who want to stay fit and hydrated can choose watermelon as their refreshing smoothie for weight loss.

Here are some watermelon smoothie recipes for weight loss.

Recipe – 3: (Green Smoothies)

Green smoothies are ideal and gained its popularity recently as best detox and weight loss smoothies. The leafy green vegetables contain fat burning property that is packed with all essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes and nutrient-rich fiber along with less in calories and fat.

The greens will flush out the toxins and thus reduces the cholesterol levels to reduce your excess weight or fat in the body. It hydrates your body and boosts up the metabolism for getting a faster reduction in your weight.

Here are some recipes for green smoothies that work well in reducing obesity and overweight problems.

Recipe – 4: (Banana Smoothie)

Bananas have rich content of fiber and low content of fat and calories along with low Glycemic index that boosts up the metabolism and thereby speeds up the digestion to prevent the formation of fat in the body.

Make sure that banana should be taken in less quantity, as more consumption of banana will make you gain weight. It burns your stored fat and detox & cleanses your body to make your fit and healthy.

Recipe – 5: (Detox Smoothies)

Detoxification is essential to support the proper functioning of your liver and thereby helps to maintain a natural balanced state in the body. It flushes out the toxins from the body, boost up your immune system, and enhance your energy levels.

Regular detoxification will definitely help you in reducing the fat storage and thereby makes you fit and healthy. Here are some smoothie recipes that help to detox your body and lose weight.

Recipe – 6: (Apple Cider Vinegar Smoothie)

Apple cider vinegar loses weight loss will curb your appetite and thereby increases the feeling of fullness and makes you feel fewer calories. It also helps to shred the calories by raising your metabolism to burn fat and reduces water retention.

It contains fiber, potassium, pectin, acetic acid, propionic acid, amino acids, etc. along with antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that fight against the microbes and aids in proper digestion.

Here are few ways of preparing ACV Smoothies for weight loss.

Suggestions:

  1. Prefer using healthy fats (from foods) and low-fat dairy products while preparing smoothies and thereby to cut down your excess weight.
  2. Use fresh fruits and vegetables rather than using packaged, processed or canned foods why because the natural ones contain fibers, micro-nutrients and water in it that helps you to stay fit and healthy.
  3. Minimize the usage of protein powders and sugars (or sweeteners), as they harm your body in a sweet way. You can use peanut butter or almond butter as protein sources in your smoothies and use maple syrup or honey or stevia to sweeten your smoothie.
  4. For best results, don’t stick to one smoothie but prefer to drink different kinds of smoothies like fruit or vegetables or green or combination or nuts.
  5. Also, choose the fruits and vegetables that are rich in fiber and water content and less in calories to lose your excess weight.
  6. Most of the experts suggest the ideal ratio of using fruits or vegetables and other items for weight loss recipes is 2 cups of fruits (1 cup fruits and 1 cup vegetables), 3 – 4 cups greens and 1 cup of nut milk (or water) to lose your weight effectively.
  7. Include fruits like berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc.), peach, pears, apples, pineapples, oranges, avocados, kiwi, etc. which are high in fiber and nutrients and low in fat or calories for preparing smoothies.
  8. Pour few vegetables (like cucumber, celery, parsley, bitter gourd, bottle gourd, ginger, etc.) and leaves (mint, spinach or other leafy greens) in your smoothies before blending and consume it to grab more nutrients and to get quick weight loss.
  9. Include other ingredients like coconut water, almond or coconut milk, yogurt, fresh lemon juice, honey, dark chocolates, etc. to your smoothies for added flavor and faster reduction of your excess weight.
  10. Drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, sleep for 7 – 8 hours and reduce your stress levels by performing yoga and meditation along with consuming smoothies to get a faster reduction in your excess weight.
  11. Avoid the intake of fatty, processed or canned foods, fried or junk foods to reduce your weight.

Final Word:

Following a diet that includes fruit juice or smoothies will definitely help you in cutting down your excess calories and thereby keep you fit and healthy. Do you any other effective smoothie recipes for weight loss? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.