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“Believe the hype,” says Jenny Sugar, writing at PopSugar, as she gives us 5 reasons why smoothies are the best breakfast to have when you want to lose weight.
Reason 1: They’re Filling
Yes, drinking the right kind of smoothie is filling as well as good for you. However, the crucial thing is to include a good dose of fiber, protein and healthy fat. Fiber-rich greens and grains like spinach, kale and broccoli. Proteins like yogurt, kefir or just plain old milk are good. Healthy fats like avocado, flaxseeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, nut butters also add protein and fiber. These will keep you full and stop your snacking.
Reason 2: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Jenny says …
If sugary pastries, doughnuts, and pancakes doused in syrup are what you crave, there’s a fruit-filled smoothie out there to satisfy your needs, from banana bread, to carrot cake, to chocolate cashew. Naturally sweet and without added sugars, these smoothies clock in at a fraction of the calories of the baked stuff.
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Why Are Smoothies the Best Way to Start Your Day For Weight Loss?
Jenny’s reasons continue …
Reason 3: You Choose the Calorie Count
Reason 4: Smoothies Are Packed With Protein
Reason 5: Smoothies are Super Quick
Especially when you are prepared. Check out our very popular post Prep-Ahead Smoothie Packs for Busy Mornings which gives recipes for smoothies for a family of 4 as well as for an individual.
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Recipe: Berry Green Smoothie for Weight Loss
Serves 1
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Spinach: 7 calories
- 1/2 medium Banana: 55 calories
- 6 Strawberries: 23 calories
- 1/2 cup Blueberries: 42 calories
Add to the blender:
- 3 oz. nonfat Greek Yogurt: 60-65 calories; 10 g protein
- 1/4 cup Oats: 94 calories; 5 g protein
- 2 tbsp Hemp Hearts*: 80 calories; 5.3 g protein
- 1 cup Water: 0 calories
Total calories: 361
* Hemp hearts have half as much fiber and 3 times more protein per tbsp than other seeds.
Alternatives to Oats:
1 med (5 oz) Sweet Potato: 115 calories; 3.8 g fiber
1/2 cup Quinoa: 111 calories; 4 g protein
Alternatives to Hemp Hearts:
2 tbsp whole Sunflower seeds: 101 calories; 2g protein
1/4 cup whole Pumpkin seeds: 73 calories; 3g protein
2 tbsp whole Flax seeds: 110 calories; 3.8g protein
3 tbsp shredded Coconut: 100 calories; 3g fiber
1 tbsp Coconut Oil: 129 calories
15 whole Almonds: 100 calories; 4 g protein
Source: PopSugar
Recipe based on: PopSugar
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