Weight Loss Smoothies

Weight loss smoothies can be a key element in any successful diet plan. If you follow a few guidelines, smoothies can be a filling, low-fat, low-calorie substitute for any meal, and an integral part in reaching your weight loss goals. However, smoothies, if not made correctly, can actually cause you to gain weight; so it’s important to follow these tips for successful diet smoothie recipes.

Weight loss smoothies need to be low-fat, low-calorie, and low-sugar to be effective in your weight loss goals.  It is easy to take a good thing and make it wrong.  In the same way that a healthy vegetable salad can easily become a meal with as many calories as a hamburger, a weight loss smoothie can quickly turn fattening as well.

• If a recipe calls for milk, use non-fat, skim, or no milk at all. 
• If a recipe calls for yogurt, be sure to use low-fat yogurt or non at all. 
• Be sure to use fresh fruit and not canned or frozen, as packaged fruit tends to contain high amounts of added sugar or high fructose corn syrup.  (If a recipe calls for frozen fruit, simply use fresh fruit and add some ice, or use fresh fruit that you freeze yourself). 
• Study the fruit nutrition facts for various fruits that you want to use in your smoothie; some are higher in calories than others.

Adding acai berry products to any smoothie recipe may help in reaching your weight loss goals. 

You’ve probably already heard of the new superfood, the acai berry.  Thanks to its high concentration of antioxidants, fiber, protein, amino acids, fatty acids, beta-sitosterol, and vitamins and minerals, the acai berry is being called a “superfood.” 

• Many people believe that the health benefits of acai might include weight loss, lower cholesterol, and increased energy.  While none of these have been proven, there are a number of testimonials by people who consume acai products that they have experienced higher metabolism, decreased hunger and cravings, and weight loss. 
1. Adding acai powder or an acai berry drink blend such as Mona Vie juice to your diet smoothie recipes not only might prove to help you lose weight, but at the very least will add much-needed antioxidants and nutrition to your diet smoothie. 

Of course, the secret for healthy eating is that it has to be quick, easy, and accessible.  How many times have you eaten foods you know you shouldn’t, but you were in a hurry and it was just plain easier? 



Smoothies are quick, easy, and portable; you can easily drink them on the way to work or the gym.  You can even make your acai weight loss smoothies ahead of time; maybe on a Sunday afternoon as you prepare for the week.  Simply make a large batch of your favorite diet smoothie, then pour into different freezer-proof containers or cups with lids.  Cover, and freeze until you’re ready; then allow to thaw for 5-10 minutes.  Voila....a great healthy smoothie, ready to go! 

Acai weight loss smoothies are quick, easy, healthy, and can be taken on the go.  There’s really no excuse now for not starting your healthy new diet routine! 

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