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Cinnamon Smoothie for Weight Loss

April 27, 2017 By Sruthika Leave a Comment

Cinnamon smoothie for Weightloss

Cinnamon smoothie for Weightloss

Maintaining a healthy weight is essential in these days for a healthy living. We generally gain weight due to unhealthy lifestyles, unbalanced diet, stress and lack of physical exercises. Being overweight will lead to many health and beauty problems like diabetes, knee pain, heart problems and hormonal imbalances.

Are you one among those people who are trying to shed the extra pounds without starving? Then choose smoothies as your best weight loss diet. Smoothies are a delicious and very effective way to cut down the excess calories and shrink your waistline without any nutritional deficiencies.

Here we’re about to discover a healthy cinnamon weight loss smoothie. Cinnamon is one best ingredient that suppresses your appetite and helps you to lose weight.

Let’s get started…

Cinnamon for Weight Loss:

Cinnamon lowers the blood sugar levels and bad cholesterol levels (LDL) to lower the excess weight. It also tastes sweet in nature, which satisfies the craving for sweet foods. It diminishes your appetite and makes you feel full for a longer time.

It effectively imitates the biological activity of insulin and thus it raises the metabolism of glucose to reduce the fat stored in the body. It also regulates the insulin levels and thereby makes you not to build up of the fat.

Cinnamon smoothie for Weightloss

Banana for Weight Loss:

Banana increases the bloat-fighting gut bacteria and enriched with potassium and essential vitamins to reduce the water retention and thereby lose weight. It is low in calories and rich in fiber that curbs your appetite and prevents you from overeating.

Other Ingredients in this recipe…

Oatmeal is rich in fiber and low in calories that reduce your cholesterol and blood sugar levels. The fiber content in oats provides you with a high level of satiety that helps to stay full for a longer time. Almond milk, yogurt, and honey will also play a major role in losing your excess pounds and flat your tummy.

Morning breakfast time or after workout time or meal replacement is the best time to consume this smoothie. This smoothie not only used for weight loss but also helps to clear acid reflux, constipation, body detox, upset stomach and other intestinal problems.

Here is the recipe…

Ingredients:

  • Cinnamon – 1/4 tablespoon
  • Oats – 1/4 cup
  • Almond milk – 1 cup
  • Banana (ripe) – 1
  • Yogurt – 1/2 cup
  • Honey – 2 tablespoons

Cinnamon Smoothie for Weight Loss

Procedure:

  • Toss oatmeal, honey, yogurt, unsweetened almond milk into the blender.
  • Then add banana slices and cinnamon powder into the blender.
  • Blend it on high speed until smooth and pour it into a glass.
  • Sprinkle some cinnamon powder on the top of the smoothie and drink it to enhance your metabolism and thereby to lose excess weight.
  • Consume this smoothie daily to reach your desired weight loss.

Tips:

  1. Exercise will help you a lot in burning those excess fats and calories. So, exercise regularly.
  2. Drink plenty of water and consume a healthy diet which includes fresh fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens to detoxify your body by flushing out the toxins.
  3. Lead a stress-free life by practicing yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises.
  4. Get plenty of rest by sleeping for 6 – 7 hours daily.
  5. Consume 6 small meals frequently instead of 3 big meals which help for better digestion and prevent food cravings.
  6. Avoid the intake of excess salt or processed or oily or fried foods, as they make you gain your fat and weight.

Try this Cinnamon – Banana smoothie for weight loss and share your experience with us.

Filed Under: Drinks, Recipes, Weight Loss

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie for Weight Loss

April 27, 2017 By Sruthika Leave a Comment

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Are you suffering from overweight or obesity and working hard to cut down those excess fats? Then choose smoothies which have become popular for losing weight, satisfying tummy and gaining nutritional benefits.

Here, we will know how to prepare a peanut butter – banana smoothie for losing weight. Before starting the process, let’s know how these ingredients will work for losing your weight.

Peanut Butter for Weight Loss:

Peanut butter will curb your appetite and makes you feel full for a longer time. Most of the people think that consuming peanuts or peanut butter will promote weight gain but the research says that intake of peanuts or peanut butter will reduce the saturated fat and thereby increases the healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats consuming.

It also reduces the risk of heart problems and enhances the functioning of cardio, liver, and kidneys. It raises good cholesterol levels (HDL) without any increase in your total blood cholesterol.

Banana for Weight Loss:

Banana is low in fat and proteins and rich in antioxidants and fiber that boost up the metabolism and thereby speed up the digestive process. It is low in the glycemic index that reduces the amount of fat stored in the body.

The other ingredients used in this smoothie are almond milk, yogurt and honey will also help you to shut down the excess fat.

Morning breakfast time or post workout time is the best time to consume this smoothie. It is also best to give this smoothie to your toddlers to get their proteins.

Here is the recipe…

Ingredients:

  • Banana (ripe) – 2
  • Peanut butter – 1 tablespoon
  • Honey – 1 tablespoon
  • Yogurt – 1/4 cup
  • Almond milk – 1 cup

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie for Weight Loss

Procedure:

  • Cut 2 ripe bananas into pieces and toss it into the blender.
  • Then add unsalted peanut butter, unsweetened almond milk, yogurt and honey into the blender.
  • Now blend it on high speed until smooth.
  • Pour this into a glass and enjoy your smoothie to get rid of overweight or obesity.
  • Consume this smoothie daily to grab the nutritional benefits and to lose your weight.

Tips:

  1. Avoid over consumption of peanut butter, as it will raise the blood sugar levels and also result in gaining weight.
  2. Exercise regularly, consume small meals but frequently, drink plenty of water, consume a healthy fruits or vegetables and get plenty of rest to cut down the excess fat faster.
  3. Always use fresh and organic ingredients for best taste and to grab the nutritional benefits.
  4. You can also use soy milk instead of unsweetened almond milk, replace yogurt with homemade fat-free chocolate syrup.

Try this banana – peanut smoothie for weight loss. Do you know that other forms of using peanut butter – banana smoothie for weight loss? Then share your experience with us.

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Kiwi Banana Smoothie for Weight Loss

April 26, 2017 By Gnanika Leave a Comment

Most of the people prefer smoothies to lose their weight, as smoothies provide you with all essential nutrients and proteins required for the body along with keeping the body hydrated.

The low-fat smoothies will help you a lot in reducing your weight when it is taken at the time of hungry, instead of consuming unhealthy snacks or food.

Weight loss is the most common problem faced by the people all over the world. It results in many health and skin problems starting from knee pain to diabetes and unhealthy functioning of the organs.

Here we are going to know about a healthy kiwi banana smoothie for weight loss. Before starting into its preparation, let’s know how this kiwi and banana helps for weight loss.

Kiwi for Weight Loss:

Kiwi is enriched with vitamins (A {as beta-carotene}, B6, C, E & K) and minerals (folate, phosphorus, magnesium and copper), dietary fiber, omega – 3 fatty acids which are essential for boosting your metabolism to burn the stored fat.

It has antioxidants and enzymes that break down the fat and LDL cholesterol levels in the body to reduce your weight by detoxifying your body. It also helps to lower your blood sugar levels and reduces the risk of blockages and clots.

Banana for Weight Loss:

Bananas are healthy and nutritious fruit that has a natural sweetness, which helps you to satisfy your sweet tooth. It is high in fiber and resistant starch and low in calories that belongs to low glycemic index, which helps you to lose extra weight and flat your tummy.

Other ingredients in this smoothie are almond milk (or orange juice) and honey will also help you to get a flat tummy and lose the weight.

Time to Drink this Smoothie:

The best time to drink this smoothie is the morning time or in the evening snacks time to curb your appetite and lose the excess calories.

Also, remember that this kiwi – banana smoothie is also used to improve both sleep quality and sleep quantity and prevents insomnia (or sleeplessness). So, consume this smoothie 1 – 2 hours before bedtime to get sound sleep.

Here is the recipe…

Ingredients:

  • Kiwi – 2
  • Banana (ripe) – 1
  • Honey – 2 tablespoons
  • Unsweetened almond milk (or orange juice) – 1/2 cup

Kiwi Banana Smoothie for Weight Loss

Procedure:

  • Remove the outer layer of kiwi and banana fruits.
  • Cut it into pieces and toss them into the blender.
  • Then add almond milk and honey in the blender.
  • Blend it on high speed until smooth and pour this smoothie into a glass.
  • Drink this smoothie immediately to grab all the nutritional benefits, suppress your appetite and enhance your metabolism to lose excess weight.
  • Consume this smoothie daily till you reached the desired weight loss.

Tips:

  1. Toddlers can also consume this smoothie for boosting their immunity and to relieve their constipation or digestion problems.
  2. Other than consuming smoothies, you can also perform some regular exercises and do some yoga and meditations.
  3. Drink plenty of water and other healthy fruits and vegetables to detox your body and keep it hydrated.
  4. Avoid the consumption of junk or processed or salty or oily foods to shed down the calories.
  5. Also, replace honey with 1/2 cup of vanilla nonfat Greek yogurt (or) you can also include 1/2 a medium apple to this smoothie.

Try this Kiwi Banana Weight Loss smoothie and share your experience with us in the below comments box.

Kiwi Banana Smoothie for Weight Loss

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Orange Banana Smoothie for Weight Loss

April 22, 2017 By Gnanika Leave a Comment

Orange Banana Smoothie for Weight Loss

Orange Banana Smoothie for Weight Loss

Are your working hard to lose your extra pounds? Consuming a healthy diet will make your sweet tooth to get disturbed. Don’t worry; you can satisfy your sweet tooth with the tasty, sweet and refreshing healthy smoothies to get rid of weight loss.

The smoothie makes you feel full to prevent starve or carving for a longer time. You can make healthy smoothies with different combinations, which make you not to get bored of them.

They are packed with all essential nutrients and proteins that boost your metabolism, burn your excess calories, makes you stay hydrated and raises your energy levels to carry out the daily activities.

Here in this article, we are going to know about an orange – banana smoothie, which is used for weight loss, diabetes, respiratory problems like cold and cough.

Orange – Banana Smoothie for Weight Loss:

Oranges are packed with vitamin C (immune boosting vitamin) that enhance your metabolism to burn the calories and make you lose weight. It is fat – free, low calorie and energy density fruit that has rich content of fiber that aids in proper digestion, relieves constipation and suppress your appetite.

To this healthy fruit, we are including banana, almond milk, honey and flaxseed which are also used for weight loss. So, this combinational smoothie is not only a healthy but also burns your calories, improves your heart and other organs functionality.

Here is the recipe…

Ingredients:

  • Oranges – 2
  • Banana (ripe) – 1
  • Honey – 2 tablespoons
  • Flaxseeds – 1 tablespoon
  • Almond milk – 1 cup

Orange Banana Smoothie for Weight Loss

Procedure:

  • Take 2 oranges and peel and slice it properly. Peel off the ripe banana and cut into slices.
  • Toss orange slices and banana pieces into the blender.
  • Then add almond milk, honey, and flaxseeds into the blender.
  • Blend on high speed until smooth.
  • Pour this smoothie into another glass and enjoy it.
  • Drink this smoothie in the morning or in the evening instead of snacks to reduce your excess weight and also to strengthen your immune system.

Orange Banana Smoothie for Weight Loss

Tips:

  1. Exercise regularly, drink plenty of water and get enough rest to set your body and lose excess fat.
  2. Drink the smoothies regularly for best results to detox your body, prevent upset stomach and cold.
  3. Always prefer fresh and organic ingredients for preparing smoothies to grab maximum health benefits.
  4. You can also try this orange green smoothie by blending 1 orange, 1 cup whole strawberries, 1 banana, 2 cups of fresh baby spinach and 1/2 cup of water. Blend it and enjoy this smoothie for weight loss.
  5. Always consume fresh fruits and vegetables along with dark leafy greens for an effective weight loss.

Try this orange smoothie for weight loss and immune-boosting and share your experience with us.

Filed Under: Drinks, Recipes, Weight Loss

Carrot Mango Smoothie for Weight Loss

April 22, 2017 By Gnanika Leave a Comment

Carrot Mango Smoothie for Weight Loss

Carrot Mango Smoothie for Weight Loss

Smoothies are the most popular way to satisfy your tummy without gaining any calories. So, other than consuming unhealthy foods, have this smoothie to cut down the intake of excess calories.

Being overweight or obese is a common complaint faced by most of the people in these days due to unhealthy foods, lack of physical exercises, stress and improper lifestyle habits. It can also lead to many health and beauty problems.

So, intake of smoothies prepared by fresh fruits, vegetables and greens will help you to grab the nutritional benefits.

Here, in this article, we are going to know about carrot mango smoothie for weight loss.

Carrot for Weight Loss:

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which in turn processes into vitamin A and antioxidants which are essential for cutting down the excess fat in the body. it is enriched with vitamins (B3, B, C, E & K) and minerals (iron, phosphorus, molybdenum, magnesium & potassium) and dietary fiber that help to boost up the metabolism, strengthens your immunity and aids in proper digestion.

Mango for Weight Loss:

Mangoes are seasonal fruit that is enriched with full of fiber, pectin and vitamin C with low fat and cholesterol levels. It also contains a high amount of beta-carotene that helps a lot in reducing weight and prevents the risk of certain forms of cancer.

Other ingredients banana, orange juice, and dates will also help you to lose weight. This smoothie not only used to cut down the excess calories but also good for hair and skin.

Morning breakfast time or post workout or evening snacks time is the best time to lose your weight and to maintain healthy skin and hair.

Here is the recipe…

Ingredients:

  • Carrot – 1 cup
  • Mango – 1 cup
  • Orange juice – 2 cups
  • Banana (ripe) – 1
  • Dates – 3 to 4

Carrot Mango Smoothie for Weight Loss

Procedure:

  • Toss banana slices, carrot and mango pieces into the blender.
  • Then add fresh orange juice and dates to it.
  • Now blend it on high speed until smooth.
  • Pour it into a glass and enjoy the smoothie.
  • Daily intake of this carrot – mango smoothie will help to reduce the stored fat and also cut down the calorie – intake to lose your excess weight.

Carrot Mango Smoothie for Weight Loss

Tips:

  1. Always prefer to use fresh ingredients for preparing any smoothie.
  2. Use deseeded dates and oranges pieces (instead of orange juice) while preparing this smoothie.
  3. Don’t rely only on smoothies for your weight loss, you have to drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and sleep for enough time to get rid of excess weight.
  4. Avoid over eating of mangoes, as overeating may increase your blood sugar levels. Diabetic people should consult their doctor before taking this smoothie for weight loss.

Try this carrot – mango weight loss smoothie. Do you know any other carrot mango combinational smoothies for weight loss? Then share it with us in the comments box.

Filed Under: Drinks, Recipes, Weight Loss

Green Smoothie for Weight Loss

April 21, 2017 By Gnanika Leave a Comment

Green Smoothie for Weight Loss

Green Smoothie for Weight Loss

Green smoothies are the best detox and weight loss smoothies that help to flush out the toxins from the body to reduce your cholesterol levels and weight fast.

It is enriched with full of vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, enzymes and other essential nutrients that help the body to cleanse the colon and flush out the waste easily. It has large amounts of water that helps you to stay hydrated and also boost up your metabolism for faster weight loss.

The low content of fat and calories will make the green smoothies as ideal fat burning drinks. Here are some tips that help you to create a perfect weight loss smoothie.

  • Start preparing your smoothie with water or plant milk (like almond or coconut or hemp milk – prefer almond milk) without using milk or yogurt to prevent unnecessary fat and calories.
  • Then add some healthy fat (like avocado, flaxseed or chia seeds, the flesh of a young coconut, etc.) to the blender. Always prefer healthy, plant-based fats but the quantity should be low, as too much fat will cause calories and bloating.
  • Now add sweetness by using fresh fruits (bananas, mangoes, grapes and other fruits which have natural sweetness).
  • If you want, you can add a small quality protein powder to boost your protein and makes you feel full. So, increase your protein content by adding goji berries, chia seeds or kale or dandelion greens in your smoothies.
  • Finally, blend it to get your smoothie and enjoy the green smoothie to get proper weight loss.

Here in this article, we are providing you a best green smoothie for weight loss. This smoothie is not only used for weight loss but also helps to sleep better, reduce gas and bloating, increase your energy levels, improves digestion, crave healthy foods, reducing your blood sugar levels (diabetes) and clear the mental fog.

Spinach – Pineapple Smoothie for Weight Loss:

Spinach has phytonutrients that boost up the body’s immune system and helps for its proper functioning. It has a rich amount of fiber and low in calories that helps for proper digestion and thyllakoids in spinach will reduce the hunger and makes you feel full for a longer time.

Pineapple is enriched with antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins and minerals that help to boost up the metabolism to remove the stored fat content in the body.

Here is the recipe…

Ingredients:

  • Spinach – 1 cup
  • Pineapple chunks – 1 cup
  • Large banana – 1
  • Almond milk – 1 cup
  • Honey – 2 tablespoons
  • Flaxseeds – 1 tablespoon

Spinach – Pineapple Smoothie for Weight Loss

Procedure:

  • Keep all the ingredients handy and toss one by one into the blender.
  • First pour pineapple chunks, banana slices, almond milk, spinach, honey and flax seeds into a blender.
  • Blend all these ingredients on high speed until smooth.
  • Pour this smoothie into a glass and enjoy this smoothie to cut down the excess weight.
  • Drink this smoothie daily to get rid of weight loss.

Green Smoothie for Weight Loss

Tips:

  1. Replace your meal with this green smoothie to lower your calorie intake and thereby to reduce the excess weight. These smoothies will make your feel full without any craving for unhealthy foods.
  2. Always use fresh fruits and vegetables along with dark leafy greens which are enriched with fiber, water – rich and other essential micronutrients that help a lot in boosting your metabolism.
  3. Don’t rely only on the green smoothies for weight loss, as it also depends on your diet, exercise, and lifestyle.

Try this smoothie for weight loss and share your experience with us in the below comments box.

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