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A couple of days ago Genie wrote a reply to one of our readers questions (thanks Alekhya!) which I thought worth sharing with you all.
(Includes our top 3 favorite breakfast smoothie recipes.)
The question was about a challenge we’ve all faced, I’m sure: how to avoid re-gaining weight lost during an apparently successful “diet”.
Note: We must point out that we’re not qualified to advise on individual circumstances. You should always consult your local medical professional or dietician.
We can of course share our own experience of what has worked for us … in the hope it may help others or stimulate new ideas.
Here’s Genie’s reply:
What has worked for us though, in case it helps, is having a healthy meal-replacement smoothie for breakfast, usually “green”, and typically 300-375 calories.
We then aim to balance this with 1-2 other healthy meals. When we eat out my husband & I now share 1 meal between 2, if the restaurant allows.
Combining this with a growing understanding of the nutritional value of various foods has helped us both consistently and gradually lose weight throughout the year.
We’ve made this a permanent lifestyle change because we’ve found it easy to sustain – probably because of the variety of recipes we can use and the fact that we can tailor them to our needs & preferences in terms of taste, nutrition, quantity and cost.
Ideally they should have included an exercise regime along with these habit changes, but they’ve not been quite so successful with that – yet! Even without that, between them, they’ve dropped about 55 lbs so far this year!
Ruth B
Our Top 3 Favorite Breakfast Smoothie Recipes
Recipe 1: Harley Pasternak’s Breakfast Smoothie
Do it like a star!
A celeb favorite, this recipe is quick to prepare, easy to digest, fights off hunger pangs – a great way to kick-start your day!
Ingredients (Serves 1; 397 calories)
5 raw Almonds
1 red Apple
1 Banana
3/4 cup nonfat Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup nonfat Milk
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
You can make this in any blender you wish.
Recipe 2: Dr. Oz’s Incredible Weight-Loss Breakfast Smoothie
Real rapid weight-loss.
High in protein to keep you full. Rich in antioxidants to rid the body of toxins & boost metabolism. Key to rapidly lose weight…
Ingredients (Serves 1; 350 calories)
1 cup unsweetened vanilla Almond Milk
1/2 cup frozen Berries
1/2 Banana
2 tbsp rice Powder Protein
2 tbsp ground Flaxseeds
Tip: Add the flaxseeds last for a better blend result.
See more at DrinkMeHealthy
Recipe 3: Weight-loss Breakfast Smoothie – Fast & Healthy
Fast & easy to make.
Cool weight-loss breakfast smoothie recipe.
Ingredients (Serves 1; 238 calories)
8 ounces Coconut Water
4 raw Almonds
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
1 cup chopped Apple (about 1 medium apple)
1/2 scoop unsweetened Protein Powder
1 tablespoon Flaxseed meal (ground flaxseed)
If you prefer not to use protein powders than check out this link and be prepared to adjust the calories:
Note:
Almond milk is a popular choice for vegans and the ‘health conscious’ as it gives the impression of milk without the fat.
However, while almonds are a good source of protein, almond milk is not a good source of protein, unless you buy fortified almond milk. Select your product carefully as some contain carrageenan which has a bad reputation. While carrageenan is a natural product used to thicken a wide range of foods products, it has no nutritional value and may even be dangerous, causing digestive issues for some people: inflammation, gut irritation, ulcerative colitis and worse.
More info: DrinkMeHealthy
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