Green smoothies are an ideal fat burning food as they are nutrient-rich, loaded with fiber and low in fat. Kale is unusually high in fiber, so kale smoothies can help weight loss. This helps create the bulk you need to fill you up and to keep you full for a good amount of time. Kale is also an excellent source of nutrients, especially vitamin A and calcium. With a combination of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, kale is a dieter’s king of green!
Some of the best ingredients to add to your weight loss smoothies along with kale are grapefruit, pumpkin, apples (with skin), blueberries, pomegranates, chia seeds, raspberries, pears (with skin), strawberries, , broccoli, celery, cucumber, carrots, all leafy greens and nut milk.
The trick is to add low glycemic index food and avoid food high in saturated fats. Smoothies can include quality hemp, rice protein , powered greens and superfood powders, but while such protein powders help make a great smoothie, it’s important to focus on whole food.
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1. Tropical
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon almond butter
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1 cup kale
Directions
Place all the ingredients in a blender, and mix until smooth. Enjoy immediately.
2. Berry bless
Ingredients:
1 cup water or almond milk
1/2 avocado
1/3 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/3 cup frozen rasberries
11/2 cup kale – loosely packed, stems removed
Directions
Place all the ingredients in a blender, and mix until smooth. Enjoy immediately.
3. Ginger green
Ingredients
2 cups kale – loosely packed, stems removed
1green apple – core removed, cut in chunks
2 celery stalks – quartered
½ banana
½ cup parsley
½ cup blueberries
1 inch piece ginger root – quartered
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 scoop protein powder
1 cup water or lemon juice
Ice to taste
Directions
Place all ingredients except for the ice in a high speed blender and puree until smooth. Add ice to taste and pulse until creamy and smooth.
This one is ideal for a post recovery drink.
4. Frozen green
Ingredients
2 cups kale – loosely packed, stems removed
1 frozen cucumber
1/2 frozen banana
1 tablespoon of chia seed
1 tablespoon of almond butter
1 scoop protein powder
1 frozen lemon without skin
1 cup of water
Directions
Place all the ingredients in a blender, and mix until smooth. Enjoy immediately.
5. Warrior
Ingredients
1 cups kale chopped
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 avocado peeled and pitted
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon cacao powder
1 tbsp protein powder
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 almond milk
3 drops stevia
top with coconut flakes (optional)
Directions
Place all the ingredients in a blender, and mix until smooth. Enjoy immediately. Smoothies can be a great alternative to coffee and a essential contributor to a healthy diet, as foods like kale which are low in calories and high in fiber will kickstart weight loss.
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