Thursday, 17 November 2016

Top 10 Healthy Juices and Smoothies to Lose Weight

Top 10 Healthy Juices and Smoothies to Lose Weight

  • s skin and hair- If you drink these juices or smoothies you are sure to soak in the good number of nutrients which would help you to have a glowing complexion and healthy hair. Now, what’s not to like about it? This is the easiest way to look good and feel great.
  • Energize yourself with the right kind of fuel- Like you feel bloated generally unhealthy by eating a lot of stuff which can be regarded as bad for health, if you consume juices and smoothies for even a month you would feel healthy from the inside.
  • They are easy to the eye and the tongue- Yes, there’s something very appealing about a colorful juice, which would coerce you to have it, without having to battle with your instincts.
  • Chock full of healthy ingredients- It entirely depends on you how healthy you want it to be. Put in a host of healthy ingredients, and just a little churning and your glassful of nutritious drink is ready!
  • Concoct your own recipes- You can even add those vegetables and fruits which you are not very fond of but a little imagination added to your list of ideas can create magic. A bit of herb or seasoning can make your smoothie or juice taste divine. Like a smoothie containing kale and avocado, now who would think that something so healthy would send your taste buds into a tizzy! Here’s a chance for you to don the chef’s hat and earn some brownie points from your friends and family members.
Just remind yourself that fresh is always better than packaged or something which is laden with sugar and a lot of additives and preservatives. So try and juice it up at your home than buying it from a store!

Top juice Recipes and Smoothie recipes to beat the Bulge

Juices or smoothies can be had any time of the day and they can be had without the fear of putting on weight. It is quick, easy and convenient. So what are we waiting for? We must check out these top healthy smoothie recipes and healthy juices to lose weight.

Banana and Spinach Smoothie:

This is a very healthy smoothie combining the benefits of banana, carrot, and spinach. Have it first thing in the morning and you will be armed with a zest and vigor to conquer the world.
Banana and Spinach Smoothie
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Ingredients:
  • ½ banana
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 1 cup (30 g) spinach
  • 1 inch (2.5 cm) piece of ginger
  • ¼ lemon, peeled
  • 1 tsp. Coconut oil
  • 1 cup (250 ml) water or unsweetened almond milk.
Directions:
  1. Wash and prepare ingredients.
  2. Add all ingredients to the blender and blend on high for 45-60 seconds or until well mixed.
  3. Serve and enjoy!

Green Smoothie:

You are a fitness freak and do not know what to eat or drink after your workout as that is the time your body absorbs the maximum amount of nutrients. You also have to eat right to get the maximum benefits out of your exercise regime.
Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
  • ¾ cup (90 g) raspberries
  • 1 cup (30 g) spinach
  • 1 cup (250 ml) unsweetened almond or coconut milk
  • 3 -5 ice cubes
Directions:
  1. Wash all ingredients well.
  2. Add ingredients to a blender and blend on high intensity for 45 – 60 seconds until smooth.

Pineapple Smoothie:

A super duper refreshing drink which blends in the goodness of pineapple, watermelon, carrots and ginger. Beat the heat with this recipe and also the nutrients of this recipe is also going to keep you healthy!
Pineapple Smoothie
Ingredients:
  • 1/4 pineapple
  • 1/4 watermelon with rind
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 2 inches (5 cm) slice of ginger
Directions:
  1. Wash produce well.
  2. Peel pineapple, cutting flesh into thick slices, discard rind.
  3. Add all ingredients through a juicer and enjoy.
Substitutions:
  • Pineapple: papaya, mango
  • Watermelon: cantaloupe, rock melon, honeydew melon
  • Carrots: butternut squash, sweet potato
  • Celery: cucumber, zucchini
  • Ginger: turmeric, lemon, lime

Bitter Melon Juice:

Bitter melon is highly nutritious and aids in weight loss. Combining it pineapple gives it a wonderful taste.
Bitter Melon Juice
Ingredients:
  • ½ – 1 small bitter melon
  • ¼ pineapple
  • 1 pear
  • 2 celery sticks
  • 1 lemon
Directions:
  1. Wash all produce well.
  2. Remove the skin of the pineapple.
  3. Cut the bitter melon in half long ways, scoop out the seeds and white flesh with a spoon and juice the outer green of the bitter melon.
  4. Put all produce through a juicer and enjoy!
Substitutions:
  • Bitter melon – cucumber, grapefruit, winter melon
  • Pineapple – apple, green melon
  • Pear – apple, orange
  • Celery – cucumber, zucchini, chard (silverbeet)
  • Lemon – grapefruit, lime
Nutrition per serving: Varies according to size of equipment and amount of ingredients

Apple Cinnamon Smoothie:

It is full of antioxidants fiber and electrolytes. The protein in the almond milk and almond butter makes it a very potent drink.
Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
Ingredients:
  • ½ cup (70 g) acorn squash, cooked
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 small red apple
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • ½ cup (90 g) oats
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tbsp. almond butter
  • 1 handful of ice
Directions:
  1. Roast squash in oven at 400 F (200 C) for about 30 minutes. Wash, and then slice in half, removing seeds.  Place about a ¼ inch of water in a baking dish and add squash halves, skin-side up and flesh-side down.  After baking, let cool, then scoop out and measure for a smoothie.  Save any remaining squash for making soup, waffles, etc.
  2. Wash apple, then chop, leaving the skin on, discarding core.
  3. Add almond milk, squash, cinnamon, ginger, oats, chopped apple, honey, almond butter, and protein powder if you’d like.
  4. Add ice or use frozen apples
  5. Blend on high for 45 – 60 seconds until smooth.
  6. Garnish with chopped almonds (optional) and enjoy!
Substitutions:
  • Honey – maple syrup, molasses, dates
  • Apple – pear
  • Acorn Squash – Butternut squash
  • Oats –  ground flax seed, chia seeds
  • Almond butter – cashew or other nut butter

Cherry Smoothie:

This is a potent drink to stop inflammation and reduce muscle pain after workouts. This is an awesome smoothie to help patients with arthritis.
Cherry Smoothie
Ingredients:
  • 12 cherries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 pineapple
  • 1/4 beet (beetroot)
  • 1 cup (250 ml) coconut water
  • 1 handful of ice
  • 1 tbsp. chia seeds
  • 1 tsp. coconut oil (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) Kombucha (optional)
Directions:
  1. Wash all produce well.
  2. Remove seeds from cherries by slicing them in half and removing the seed.
  3. Peel the beet and remove the outer skin from pineapple.
  4. Add all ingredients into the blender and blend on high for 45 – 60 seconds until smooth.
Substitutions:
  • Cherries – raspberries, blueberries, strawberries
  • Pineapple – apple, pear
  • Beet – carrot, raspberries
  • Chia seeds – flax seeds
  • Coconut water – almond milk, coconut milk, hazelnut milk, rice milk, hemp milk

Chia Seeds Smoothie:

This drink is full of antioxidants and flavor of the smoothie gives it an interesting twist.
Chia Seeds Smoothie
Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) frozen blueberries
  • 4 tbsp. goji berries
  • 1 tbsp. almond butter
  • 1 tsp. chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp. cacao nibs
  • 1 tbsp. cacao powder
  • ½ cup (115 g) spinach
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup (optional)
Directions:
  1. Wash spinach.
  2. Add almond milk then vanilla, frozen berries, goji berries, almond butter, chia seeds, cacao nibs, cacao powder and spinach to blender.
  3. Blend on high for 45 – 60 seconds until smooth.
  4. Garnish with berries, chia or chopped almonds as desired (optional).
Substitutions:
  • Goji berries – dried cranberries, dates
  • Blueberries – strawberries, blackberries
  • Almond butter – peanut butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter
  • Cacao nibs – dark chocolate chips
  • Spinach – kale, romaine
  • Chia seeds – hemp seeds, ground flax seeds
  • Maple Syrup – honey, dates, banana, apple

Celery Juice:

Celery root is a good source of calcium, magnesium, and potassium. It is full of anti-inflammatory properties which keep our immunity in check.
Celery Juice
Ingredients:
  • 2 celery roots (celeriac)
  • 1 inch (2.5 cm) piece of ginger
  • 1 pear
  • 6 leaves romaine
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
Directions:
  1. Wash all produce well.
  2. Juice rosemary with the stem on, wrapping around celery root or pear to get most yields.
  3. Juice all ingredients.
  4. Enjoy!
Substitutions:
  • Celery root – fennel, celery
  • Ginger – lemon, lime, turmeric
  • Pear – granny smith apple
  • Romaine – spinach, kale, lettuce
  • Rosemary – sage, basil

Orange Smoothie:

This smoothie is full of vitamin, potassium, calcium and fiber. Ginger aids in digestion and is great for the body.
Orange SmoothieIngredients:
  • 2 oranges
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 1 cup (250 ml) coconut milk
  • 1 large handful of ice
  • 1 tsp. chia seeds
  • 1 tsp. fresh ginger
  • ½ tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. natural vanilla extract
  • pinch of cardamom (optional)
  • pinch of ground clove powder (optional)
  • pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Directions:
  1. Peel oranges then chop into 4 quarters and remove seeds.
  2. Add all ingredients into the blender and blend on high for 45 – 60 seconds until smooth.
Substitutions:
  • Oranges – apple, mandarin, tangelo
  • Honey – stevia, maple syrup
  • Chia seeds – flax seeds, hemp seeds
  • Coconut milk – almond milk, coconut water, hazelnut milk, rice milk, hemp milk

Spinach Coconut Smoothie:

Hemp is a good source of Omega-6 Fatty acids. Full of nutrients this smoothie can be had in afternoons and mornings.
Spinach Coconut SmoothieIngredients:
  • 1 cup (250 ml) unsweetened coconut water
  • 1/2 cup (15 g) spinach
  • 1 small pear
  • ½ avocado
  • ½ cucumber
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1 tsp. maple syrup
  • 4 tbsp. fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tbsp. cacao nibs
  • 3 – 5 ice cubes
Directions:
  1. Wash lettuce, mint, pear, avocado and cucumber.
  2. Add coconut water and ice to the blender.
  3. Slice avocado in half and scoop out flesh from one-half into a blender. Save another half with a pit in the fridge for another recipe or salad.
  4. Add maple syrup, cacao nibs, cucumber, mint, spinach, pear, ice and salt to blender.
  5. Liquefy, adding more ice to make thicker or coconut water to thin as desired to reach optimal texture.
  6. Pour and enjoy!
  7. Garnish with mint leaves and cacao nibs if you’d like.
Substitutions:
  • Romaine –spinach, green leaf or other lettuce
  • Maple Syrup – molasses, honey
  • Cacao Nibs – cacao powder, dark chocolate chips
  • Cucumber – celery
  • Coconut water – maple water, almond milk
  • Avocado – banana
  • Mint – basil
  • Hemp seeds – chia seeds
Juices are nutritious, but cannot be a substitute for your main meals. If you can keep the pulp of the vegetables and fruits it can add a good amount of fiber, which is very necessary to keep your gut healthy. Juicing is a fun way of adding variety and spice to your diet. Keep your imaginative hat on and try these wonderful concoctions of juices and smoothies.
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