Smoothie to lose weight and purify the body. Recipes, menu of the week

One type of drink that has become particularly popular lately are smoothies. Many girls use it to lose weight and cleanse the body. It is in this drink that you can find a large amount of vitamins and microelements that will improve the skin, body and functioning of internal organs.

It is important to remember that smoothies are a way to diversify and balance your diet and cannot replace all meals for a long time.

Cleansing smoothies

Smoothies for weight loss and cleansing the body are popular among women of all ages, but before drinking and preparing, you need to be sure to familiarize yourself with what the drink is, what beneficial properties and characteristics it has. A smoothie is a thick cocktail that uses herbs, fruits and vegetables, mixed and blended in a blender.

The base is often water or milk.. The drink first appeared in the United States in the late 1960s. There, people of all ages drank it, but the drink was called fruit or vegetable puree. It appeared on store shelves in 1970.

Most often, smoothies were sold in places specializing in healthy eating. It can now be found in almost every large store in every country. Smoothie is an all-English word that indicates a viscous, thick consistency.

Compared to normal juices, this drink has numerous advantages and characteristics:

• Useful and natural ingredients.The drink must not contain artificial colors or preservatives. That is why the shelf life does not exceed 48 hours. If this number is higher on the packaging of a store-bought drink, we can conclude that the manufacturer used harmful substances.
• Quick to prepare. At home, smoothies can be made in 5-10 minutes, so it's a good option for breakfast.
• Light and low in calories. They are based on water or milk, which do not have many calories. They are supplemented with fruits and vegetables, the energy value of which does not exceed 100. That is why such a drink will always be a good option for a light dinner.
• Normalizes the functioning of the digestive tract. The result can be seen after just 1 application.
• Many recipes. You will never get tired of smoothies, there are many preparation options, you can try a new smoothie every day.
• Contains many vitamins and essential substances. This smoothie is a great way to consume many healthy foods that are difficult to eat on your own. If you don't add sugar, this drink contains a large amount of fiber and fat.
• Speeds up your metabolism. Vegetables, fruits and greens quickly help speed up the metabolism. They are easy to digest and satiate.

• Stabilizes glucose levels. Thanks to the absence of artificial sugar, hormones return to normal.
• Helps you lose weight. If you replace 1 meal with a shake, you can lose up to 1. 5 kg per week.

Contraindications to the smoothie diet

Smoothies for losing weight and purifying the body are a healthy and correct product. But it also has contraindications.

And this:

• Pregnancy. In this case, smoothies cannot become the basis of the diet. You can drink them 1-2 times a week as a source of vitamins, fiber and beneficial microelements. The ban is explained by the fact that the child needs a basic and varied diet, which includes fish, meat and cereals.
• Diseases of the digestive system. Smoothies are a source of fruits and vegetables that can irritate the lining of the stomach and intestines. If a person has diseases of these organs, it is better to consult a specialist before introducing smoothies into the diet.
• Digestive problems based on psychological problems.The appearance and consistency in these cases can trigger a gag reflex.
• Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding women should use such drinks with caution; the vegetables or fruit they contain can cause allergies.

• Decreased performance and fatigue. Most often, such side effects occur when girls drink only shakes. Due to their low calorie content, they are unable to provide the body with the necessary amount of energy. If abused, this can lead to a slowdown in metabolism and the onset of diseases.

Which foods are suitable for smoothies?

Weight loss and body cleanse shakes do not work effectively with all ingredients. Some of them can aggravate digestive tract problems, cause constipation or allergies.

The following products can be used in smoothies:

1. Waterfall. This is the most important and irreplaceable liquid in every person's life. The physical and moral state of the entire organism depends on it.
2. Dairy products.
   • Yogurt.
   • Kefir.
   • Milk. If your goal is to lose weight, it is best not to purchase high-fat milk. Low-fat foods are also unhealthy because they contain minimal essential fats. The best option is milk with a fat content of 2. 5%.
3. Vegetable milk.
   • Oatmeal.
   • Coconut.
   • Almond.
   • Rice.
4. Vegetables. It is important to use only those products that do not cause allergies.
   • Pumpkin.
   • Celery.
   • Cucumber.
   • Tomato.
   • Beet.
   • Carrot.
5. Fruit. You can add any products here, but it is better to choose seasonal ones. In summer it can be peaches, apricots, melon. In winter, you should give preference to tangerines, oranges and persimmons.
6. Berries. Fresh and natural they are only available in summer. To make delicious cocktails during the cold season, strawberries and raspberries can be frozen in portions. Watermelon is also a berry. It also works well in smoothies.
7. Green. Contains a large number of useful substances. At the same time, the calorie content is close to 0. Basil, dill, spinach, parsley, sage and rosemary are excellent vegetables in smoothies.
8. Additional ingredients. If you are not allergic to nuts, cashews, macadia, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds are suitable. Many nutritionists recommend trying superfoods. These are products in which the concentration of nutrients is much higher than ordinary ones. Superfoods include:
   • Acai berries.
   • Spirulina.
   • Mulberry or mulberry.
   • Fisalis berries.
   • Chia seeds.
   • What beans.
9. Porridge. The most used one is simple oat flour.

Rules for preparation and consumption

To make the smoothie delicious, you need to follow some cooking rules:

• Most of the ingredients should be cold. A cold drink is much more pleasant to drink.
• Water or milk should not exceed 150 ml per glass. With a large amount of liquid, the smoothie turns out to be unconcentrated and the bright taste disappears.
• A powerful blender is required for preparation.. Only in it you can chop frozen berries, apples and herbs.
• At home it is better to prepare smoothies immediately before preparation.In this way the pulp will not have time to settle, the taste will be rich and pleasant.
• You should definitely avoid combining incompatible products.For example, apples and kefir, plums and greens. Such cocktails can cause discomfort and abdominal pain.

• All fruit and vegetablesIt is better to peel.

Smoothie diet

A diet with such a drink should last no more than 5 days, because shakes do not provide the body with the necessary amount of energy. For this reason, irritability, irritability and dizziness appear. To make the diet stress-free, you can start it during the work week.

Usually during this period there is no time for long cooking and blending is quick. On weekends you should return to your normal diet. The main thing is not to eat a lot of fried, fatty and unhealthy foods, otherwise the result will quickly disappear.

Day of the week	Breakfast	Dinner	Dinner	Snack
Monday	Smoothie of 2 oranges with nuts and sprouted cereals (can be replaced with oat flakes)	Smoothie with almond or rice milk, with some kiwis and berries	Smoothie with bran, apricots and unsweetened yogurt	Tomato and carrot smoothie/peach, apple and berry smoothie
Tuesday	Oat or rice porridge with water/milk, fruit smoothie	Fish or chicken broth chopped, vegetable smoothie	Smoothie with ricotta, fruit and aromatic herbs	Vegetable puree soup and smoothie with herbs and berries
Wednesday	Coconut milk "Acai bowl" with berries and seeds	2 egg omelette, pumpkin smoothie	Boiled or baked fish, chicken and celery smoothie	Fruit smoothie with almond milk
Thursday	Sandwiches with wholemeal bread, salad and lightly salted salmon. Vegetable smoothie	Coconut milk smoothie with apples and spinach	2 egg omelette and vegetable smoothie	Watermelon and melon smoothie/smoothie with banana and strawberries
Friday	Oatmeal and smoothie with banana, berries and nuts	Chicken or fish broth with pieces, vegetable puree	Kefir smoothie with celery	A handful of nuts/smoothie with peaches, berries and almond milk

In 5 days of such a diet you can get rid of at least 4 kg. If you add physical activity, the number will increase.The main thing is not to do complex workouts, since without them the body lacks energy.

Light evening walks and morning exercises will help you lose another 1 kg. After returning to the normal diet, weight increases no more than 2 kg. This will be the result if you do not exceed your daily calorie intake.

Plant-based diet smoothies for weight loss and cleansing

Vegetable-based smoothies are the ones with the lowest calorie content. The amount of fructose contained in them is reduced to a minimum, therefore they are considered the healthiest.

With spinach

Spinach contains a large number of beneficial vitamins C, A, B1, B2, B6, PP, P, E, D2, K. In addition, its leaves are filled with many proteins.

You can make a smoothie with spinach in 5 steps:

1. You have to take half a banana.
2. Next you need to peel the kiwi.
3. Next you need to take a glass of spinach.
4. All ingredients are placed in a blender and poured with 150 ml of cold mineral water (you can use ordinary water). Everything is mixed at high speed until smooth.
5. The cocktail is poured into a glass; If desired, you can add a few fresh spinach leaves for decoration. If the cocktail is hot, add 2-3 pieces of ice.

With celery

Celery is a vegetable known for the presence of oxalic acid, vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, E, K. It also contains calcium, magnesium, pectin, phosphorus and iron. Thanks to its rich composition, celery has a general strengthening, tonic and purifying effect.

To prepare this smoothie you will need:

• Celery. For this recipe you need 100 g of product, or approximately 3 stalks. In order for the celery to be chopped better, you must first cut it into several pieces.
• Kefir. You can take any fat content; for people losing weight, 1% is better. You need ½ cup of kefir.
• Waterfall. It needs to be cold, you need ¼ cup.
• Banana. It is better to choose the ripest and largest ones.
• Honey. Necessary for sweetness, if the banana is ripe you can do without this sweetener.
• Parsley.
• Cinnamon. It is important not to overdo it. For one serving of cocktail you literally need the tip of a teaspoon.

All ingredients must be placed in a blender and mixed. Smoothies are best served in tall glasses.

From avocado

Avocado is a healthy source of essential fats and vitamins. The taste is quite neutral, so it adapts well to both fruit and vegetable smoothies.

The most interesting and unusual recipe is considered with cucumber:

• Peel the ripe avocado and add half to the blender.
• The cucumber is cut into cubes and added to the avocado.
• For greens, you need fresh spinach. You will need 1 glass.
• The ingredients are poured with almond milk and mineral water. Their total quantity is 300 ml.
• The smoothie should be whipped in a blender until smooth and poured into a nice glass.
• You can add lime juice and sea salt to the cocktail to taste.

From pumpkin

A quick and easy way to deliciously cook and eat pumpkin.

This smoothie option is perfect for fall dinners:

• Chopped pumpkin pulp is added to the blender.

• Add 1-2 cups of yogurt.
• For sweetness and enhanced taste, you can add persimmon.
• All ingredients must be blended. If the smoothie is thick, you can add a little water.

With basil

Melon and basil smoothie is a refreshing and healthy summer snack.

To prepare it you will need:

• 250 g of ripe melon. You can buy the fruit in advance and leave it in a warm place for 1-2 days. This will make the pulp sweeter and softer.
• Basil. A green plant is best. To prepare 1 glass of smoothie you need 10-15 leaves.
• Lime. You have to squeeze the juice out of it.
• Orange. The peeled pulp of 1 fruit should be added to the blender.
• Waterfall. Both plain and mineral water go well with this smoothie.

All ingredients must be blended. The finished smoothie is decorated with basil leaves and served with 1-2 ice cubes.

Cucumber-parsley

This smoothie is a quick and healthy snack with a huge amount of fiber and vitamins:

• The cucumber is cut into cubes and placed in a blender. If the peel is bitter it is better to discard it.

• Then add a bunch of parsley and lettuce leaves.
• The ingredients must be assembled well. There is no need to add water, the liquid in the cucumber is enough.
• Add coriander and chili pepper to the finished drink on the tip of a knife.

Smoothie "Metelka" for cleansing and weight loss

An ideal product to cleanse the intestines, rejuvenate the skin and promote health. All vegetables are used raw. The smoothie has a pronounced laxative effect, so you should drink it on weekends in the morning or in the evening.

To prepare you will need:

• ½ part beetroot.
• ¼ part of a forkful of white cabbage.
• ½ carrot.
• Waterfall.
• 1 drop of lemon juice.
• 1 drop of olive oil.

The vegetables are finely chopped and blended with oil and lemon juice in a blender. The mass turns out to be quite dense, so it must be diluted with water to the desired consistency.

With ginger

This smoothie has a powerful strengthening and anti-inflammatory effect.

In addition, pineapple and ginger improve and accelerate metabolism and eliminate toxins:

• A pineapple. Can be used fresh, frozen or canned. You will need about 1 cup of pineapple.
• 1 cup coconut milk and unsweetened yogurt.
• ¼ tsp. spoons of turmeric.
• 1 tablespoon. L. grated ginger root.

All ingredients must be mixed in a blender. If the smoothie is warm, you can add ice.

Fruit and berry smoothies

Fruit smoothies have a more pleasant taste and can be used as a dessert. Their calorie content is 40% higher than that of vegetable smoothies.

With bananas

Banana smoothies are the most common and popular. They have a pleasant taste and aroma, fill you up quickly and give you a boost of energy.

This smoothie can be prepared in 5 steps:

• Wash 10-15 strawberries, cut the leaves and put them in a blender.
• Add 1 ripe banana to the berries.
• Almond, coconut or cow's milk is often used as a base.
• All ingredients must be whipped until a smooth, light foam forms.
• If desired, you can add cinnamon, honey and mint.

With milk

Milk shakes have a lighter and more delicate consistency. The taste becomes less rich and more creamy. It is worth remembering that with the addition of milk the calorie content of the drink increases by 60-80 calories.

For the pear and milk smoothie you will need:

• 1 ripe pear.
• Apple cooked in honey. It can be prepared in 1. 5 minutes. in the microwave.
• Milk. If you are lactose intolerant, cow's milk can be replaced with rice or almond milk.
• Fishing. It is better to choose sweet and ripe varieties; fig varieties work well.

All products must be blended in a blender at maximum speed and poured into a tall glass.

If the smoothie is warm, you can add ice.

With oatmeal

A delicious and delicate smoothie that will be an ideal dessert for people with sensitive stomachs. Oatmeal normalizes the work and calms the intestines, removes toxins and excess fluid.

For the smoothie you will need:

• Cereals. It is better to choose those that say "long cooking" on the box. You need 2 large spoons of cereal.
• Milk 1 glass. You can use any of them.
• Ripe pitted cherries. 20-30 berries.
• Honey for a sweetness to taste.
• 1 pack of yogurt.
• Cinnamon optional.

Pour the hot milk over the cereal and leave for 10 minutes. After that, you need to transfer them to the blender bowl, add cold yogurt and beat. Next, the remaining ingredients are added and the mixture is mixed again.Pour the finished smoothie into glasses and add ice if necessary.

With ricotta

This smoothie has the lightest and airy texture. It's also a good source of protein, making it a great post-workout snack or dinner.

It will require:

• 1 glass of any milk.
• Ice cream or fresh raspberries 4 tbsp.
• Honey, to taste.
• Nuts and seeds 1 tbsp.
• 100 g of cottage cheese of any fat content. For people losing weight, it is best to use 3% or 6%.

The ingredients are mixed until smooth in a blender and poured into glasses. If you want a cold cocktail, you can put it in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes. or add ice.

Coffee smoothie

A coffee smoothie with berries is both a healthy snack and a delicious dessert with a light sourness. All ingredients are mixed in a blender until foamy, and the finished cocktail is served in tall glasses. It can be decorated with fresh berries and coconut flakes.

For the smoothie you will need:

• Assorted frozen or fresh berries 150-200 g.
• 2 cups of fresh Americano.
• 1 fresh or frozen banana.
• 1 Teaspoon. cocoa.
• 100 g of natural yogurt.
• Coconut flakes for decoration.

With pineapple, peach and grapefruit pulp

A smoothie with these ingredients is a tasty and healthy breakfast option that will give you strength and energy and speed up your metabolism.

To prepare this drink you will need:

• Peel and chop 1 grapefruit.
• Add it to the blender together with 100 g of pineapple, melon and peach.
• A bunch of parsley is also added to the fruit.
• The product is whipped in a blender until smooth, poured into glasses and decorated with lemon slices. To make the drink cold, you can add ice.

From pineapple and kiwi

A smoothie for weight loss and cleansing the body with pineapple strengthens the protective function and has an anti-inflammatory effect.

To prepare you will need:

• 200 g fresh, frozen or canned pineapple.

• 1/3 glass of mineral water.
• 2 ripe kiwis, peeled.
• Honey for sweetness (optional).
• Lemon 3-5 slices.
• 5-6 mint leaves.

All the ingredients must be blended in a blender until a smooth mixture is obtained and poured into glasses. It's best to use water from the refrigerator to keep the smoothie fresh.

Tibetan smoothie

This smoothie is known worldwide for its pleasant texture and unusual taste. It helps you lose weight faster and corrects your figure.

This drink contains:

• Fennel. Reduces cravings for sweets, eliminates harmful toxins and excess water.
• Mangosteen. Suppresses hunger and speeds up metabolism.
• Tamarind. The main benefit is to block the work of enzymes responsible for the accumulation of fat deposits.
• Langsat. Source of vitamins, calcium and iron.
• Sapodilla. This product contains substances that accelerate metabolism and strengthen the protective function of the body.
• Bail. Stabilizes the gastrointestinal tract and controls appetite.

These products are difficult to find in a regular store, so you can buy ready-made mixtures online that you just need to mix with water.

With apple

The main advantage of this drink is its refreshing and pleasant consistency. In addition, the apples included in the composition normalize digestion. The sweetish taste with a slight sourness lifts the spirits.

This smoothie contains:

• Water 1/3 cup.
• 1 apple. If it is imported, it is better to remove the peel, on which preservatives are applied for long-term storage.
• A handful of berries. You can take raspberries, strawberries and currants.
• Honey, to taste.
• 2 peaches or apricots.

The ingredients are added to the blender and mixed. The finished smoothie is poured into glasses with ice and garnished with mint.

Citrus smoothie

A citrus smoothie gives you a boost of vivacity and energy. Furthermore, it is useful for losing weight and cleansing the body. The pineapple included in the composition accelerates the metabolism and removes excess moisture. Orange replenishes vitamin D deficiency.

To prepare this drink you will need:

• 3-4 feijoa fruits.
• 10 pieces of fresh pineapple.
• ½ orange.
• Lime juice.
• Lemon juice.
• ½ grapefruit.
• 5-10 sea buckthorn berries.
• ¼ cup water

All ingredients should be mixed in a blender until smooth. The finished smoothie is poured into glasses with ice.

A quick, tasty and safe way to lose weight is to introduce smoothies into your diet.

After all, you can add a lot of fruits and vegetables to this drink, which is rich in essential fats, proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins. Furthermore, it can be used to lose weight and purify the body in a short time before or after holidays.