It’s common to think of weight loss as a tiresome effortful thing that has to be done, however, doing it the right way could improve the habit to the extent that losing weight becomes a hobby. Am I nuts? Maybe due to my savory cashew protein smoothy that I am drinking while writing this article to inspire more of us to take a sip… or (maybe) a dip into the world of dietary smoothies.
While it’s crystal clear that sport and food together balance the fitness of our physique, it’s hard to get it started before knowing that delicious smoothies are part of the deal. Which are the utmost best? We are about to find out.
Effect: Boosts metabolism and burns fat
Ingredients:
1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
1 cup spinach
2 banana
1 tablespoon cacao powder
2 tablespoon almond butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Effect: Gives you a kick of energy to start your day and work out. It’s best to drink it before going to the gym or having an effortful activity.
Ingredients:
1 cup kale (baby)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 cup almond milk
½ cup pineapple (frozen)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
4 ice cubes
Effect: The smoothy has cooling properties after workout and it also burns carbohydrates.
Ingredients:
1 cup canned pumpkin
½ banana
1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons of cashew
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
4 ice cubes
Effect: This incredibly rich in nutrients smoothy gives you the necessary vitamins for a full meal and blends in perfectly with a weight loss diet
Ingredients:
1 banana
1 apple with peel, seeded and quartered
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
Effect: The mix helps your body to burn fat more easily, while pistachio seeds improve blood glucose and cholesterol levels
Ingredients:
½ cup frozen raspberries
½ cup pistachios
1 cup spinach
4 ice cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Water to blend (necessary)
Effect: The green ingredients kick off metabolism and balance the digestive processes.
Ingredients:
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup baby spinach
1 cup frozen banana
½ cup frozen pineapple chunks
1 tablespoon almonds