Smoothie for weight loss and body cleansing. Recipes, menu for the week

One type of drink that has become particularly popular recently 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, the body and the functioning of the internal organs.

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

Cleansing Smoothie

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

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

Most often, smoothies were sold in specialized health food places. Now it can be found in almost every department store in every country. Smoothie is a completely English word that means a viscous and thick consistency.

Compared to ordinary juices, this drink has a large number of advantages and features:

• Useful and natural ingredients.The drink must not contain artificial colors or preservatives. That is why the storage period is not more than 48 hours. If this number is higher in the packaging of a store-bought drink, we can conclude that the manufacturer has used harmful substances.
• Quick to get ready. At home, smoothies can be made in 5-10 minutes, so this is a good option for breakfast.
• Light and low calorie. 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. Therefore, such a drink will always be a good option for a light dinner.
• Normalizes the functioning of the digestive system. The result can be seen after only 1 application.
• Lots of recipes. You will never get tired of smoothies, there are many preparation options, you can try a new smoothie every day.
• It 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 do not add sugar, this drink contains a large amount of fiber and fat.
• Accelerates metabolism. Vegetables, fruits and greens quickly help speed up your metabolism. They are easy to digest and filling.

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

Contraindications for the smoothie diet

Smoothies for weight loss and body cleansing are a healthy and correct product. But there are also contraindications.

And this:

• pregnant. In this case, smoothies cannot become the basis of the diet. You can drink them 1-2 times a week as a source of useful vitamins, fibers and trace elements. 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 vegetables and fruits that can irritate the walls 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 structure in such cases can cause a reflex of error.
• Breast feeding. Breastfeeding women should use such drinks with caution; the vegetables or fruits they contain can cause allergies.

• Decreased performance and fatigue. Most often, such side effects occur when girls drink only smoothies. Due to their low calorie content, they are not able to provide the body with the necessary amount of energy. If abused, this can lead to a slowdown in metabolism and the appearance of diseases.

What foods are suitable for smoothies?

Smoothies for weight loss and body cleansing 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. water. This is the most important and irreplaceable liquid in every person's life. The physical and moral condition of the whole organism depends on this.
2. Dairy products.
   • Yogurt.
   • Kefir.
   • Milk. If you are aiming to lose weight, it is better not to buy milk with a high fat content. Low-fat foods are not healthy either; they contain the amount of essential fats reduced to a minimum. The best option is milk with a fat content of 2. 5%.
3. Plant milk.
   • Oatmeal.
   • Coconut.
   • Almond.
   • Rice.
4. Vegetables. It is important to use only those products that do not cause allergies.
   • Pumpkin.
   • Celery.
   • Cucumber.
   • Tomatoes.
   • Beetroot.
   • Carrots.
5. Fruits. You can add any product here, but it is better to choose seasonal ones. In summer it can be peaches, apricots, melons. In winter, you should give preference to tangerines, oranges and dates.
6. berries. Fresh and natural are only available in summer. To make delicious cocktails during the cold season, strawberries and raspberries can be partially frozen. Watermelon is also a berry. It also works well in smoothies.
7. Greenery. It 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 good greens in smoothies.
8. Additional ingredients. If you are not allergic to nuts, then cashews, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds are suitable. Many nutritionists recommend trying superfoods. These are products where the concentration of nutrients is much higher than in ordinary ones. Superfoods include:
   • Acai berries.
   • Spirulina.
   • Mulberry or mulberry.
   • Physalis berries.
   • Chia seeds.
   • What-beans.
9. porridge. The most commonly used is plain oatmeal.

Rules for preparation and consumption

To make the smoothie delicious, you must 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 be more than 150 ml per glass. With a large amount of juice, the smoothie turns out to be unconcentrated and the bright taste disappears.
• A powerful blender is essential for preparation.. Only in it you can chop frozen berries, apples and herbs.
• At home, it is better to make 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 fruits and vegetablesIt is better to undress.

Smoothie diet

A diet with such a drink should not last more than 5 days, because smoothies do not give the body the necessary amount of energy. Because of this, irritability, short temper 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 smoothies are quick. At the weekend, you should return to your normal diet. The main thing is not to eat too many fried, fatty and unhealthy foods, otherwise the result will disappear quickly.

Day of the week	BREAKFAST	dinner	dinner	The snack
Monday	2-Orange Smoothie with Nuts and Sprouts (can be substituted with rolled oats)	Smoothie with almond or rice milk, with some kiwi and berries	Smoothie with bran, apricots and sugar-free yogurt	Tomato and carrot/peach, apple and berry smoothie
Tuesday	Oatmeal or rice porridge with water/milk, fruit smoothie	Fish or chicken broth with small pieces, vegetable smoothie	Smoothie with curd, fruit and herbs	Soup with pureed vegetables and smoothies with herbs and berries
Wednesday	"Acai Bowl" with coconut milk with berries and seeds	Omelet with 2 eggs, pumpkin smoothie	Smoothie with boiled or baked fish, chicken and celery	Fruit smoothie with almond milk
Thursday	Sandwiches with whole grain bread, salad and lightly salted salmon. Vegetable smoothie	Apple Spinach Coconut Milk Smoothie	Omelet with 2 eggs and vegetable smoothie	Banana and strawberry watermelon-melon smoothie/smoothie
Friday	Oatmeal and smoothie with bananas, berries and nuts	Chicken broth or chunky fish, vegetable smoothie	Smoothie with kefir and 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 exercises, as without this the body lacks energy.

Light walks in the evening and morning exercises will help you lose another 1 kg. After returning to a normal diet, the weight increases by no more than 2 kg. This will be the result if you do not exceed the daily amount of calories.

Diet smoothie with vegetables for weight loss and cleansing

Vegetable-based smoothies are the lowest in calories. The amount of fructose in them is kept to a minimum, so they are considered the healthiest.

With spinach

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

You can prepare a spinach smoothie in 5 steps:

1. You should get half a banana.
2. Then you need to peel the kiwi.
3. Then you should take a glass of spinach.
4. All the ingredients are placed in a blender and poured with 150 ml of cold mineral water (you can use regular water). Everything is mixed on high speed until smooth.
5. The cocktail is poured into a glass, if desired you can add some fresh spinach leaves for decoration. If the cocktail is warm, add 2-3 pieces of ice.

With celery

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

To prepare this smoothie you will need:

• Celery. This recipe calls for 100g of product, which is approximately 3 stalks. In order for celery to be pressed better, it must first be cut into several parts.
• Kefir. You can get any fat content; for people losing weight, 1% is better. You need ½ cup of kefir.
• water. It should be cold, you need ¼ cup.
• Bananas. It is better to choose the ripest and largest ones.
• Dear. 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 cocktail serving you literally need the tip of a teaspoon.

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

From avocado

Avocados are a healthy source of essential fats and vitamins. The taste is quite neutral, so it fits well in both fruit and vegetable smoothies.

The most interesting and unusual recipe is considered to be with cucumber:

• Peel the ripe avocado and add half to the blender.
• Cut the cucumber into cubes and add 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 amount is 300 ml.
• The smoothie should be whipped in a blender until smooth and poured into a beautiful glass.
• You can add lemon juice and sea salt to the cocktail for taste.

From the pumpkin

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

This smoothie option is perfect for fall dinners:

• The chopped pumpkin pulp is added to the blender.

• Add 1-2 cups of yogurt to it.
• For improved sweetness and taste, you can add dates.
• All ingredients must be mixed. If the smoothie turns out to be thick, you can add a little water.

With basil

Melon 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 need to squeeze the juice out of it.
• ORANGE. The peeled pulp of 1 fruit should be added to the blender.
• water. Both regular and mineral water go well with this smoothie.

All ingredients must be mixed. 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 large amount of fiber and vitamins:

• Cucumber is cut into cubes and placed in a blender. If the peel is bitter, it is better to get rid of it.

• Next, add a bunch of parsley and lettuce leaves.
• The ingredients should be well beaten. No need to add water, there is enough juice in the cucumber.
• 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 for cleansing the intestines, rejuvenating the skin and promoting 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 of beet fruit.
• ¼ part of a small fork of white cabbage.
• ½ carrot.
• Water.
• 1 drop of lemon juice.
• 1 drop of olive oil.

Finely chop the vegetables and mix them with oil and lemon juice in a blender. The mass turns out to be quite thick, 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 remove 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. spoon of turmeric.
• 1 tablespoon. l. grated ginger root.

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

Fruit and berry smoothie

Fruit smoothies have a more pleasant taste and can be used as a dessert. Their caloric 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 made 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 the ingredients should be beaten until a soft and light foam is formed.
• If you want, you can add cinnamon, honey and mint.

With milk

Smoothies with milk have a lighter and more delicate consistency. The taste becomes less rich and creamier. It is worth remembering that with the addition of milk, the caloric content of drinks increases by 60-80 calories.

For milk-pear smoothie you will need:

• 1 ripe pear.
• Baked apple with 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.
• Peach. It is better to choose sweet and ripe varieties; fig varieties work well.

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

If the smoothie is warm, you can add ice.

With oats

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

For the smoothie you will need:

• Cereals. It is better to choose those with the inscription "long cooking" on the box. You need 2 large spoons of cereal.
• Milk 1 glass. You can use any.
• Ripe cherries without seeds. 20-30 berries.
• Honey for sweetness to taste.
• 1 package of yogurt.
• Cinnamon as desired.

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

With cottage cheese

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

Will ask:

• 1 glass of any milk.
• Ice cream or fresh raspberries 4 tbsp.
• Honey to taste.
• Nuts and seeds 1 tsp.
• 100 g of cottage cheese of any fat content. For people losing weight, it is better 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 fridge 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 little sourness. All the 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:

• Various frozen or fresh berries 150-200 g.
• 2 glasses of cold Americano.
• 1 fresh or frozen banana.
• 1 spoon. cocoa.
• 100 g of natural yogurt.
• Coconut flakes for decoration.

With pineapple, peach and grapefruit pulp

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

To make this drink you need:

• Peel and cut 1 grapefruit.
• Add it to the blender along with 100 g of pineapple, melon and peach.
• A bunch of parsley is added to the fruit.
• The product is beaten in a blender until smooth, poured into glasses and garnished 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 of fresh, frozen or canned pineapple.

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

All the ingredients should be mixed in a blender until smooth and poured into glasses. It is best to use water from the fridge to keep the smoothie fresh.

Tibetan Smoothie

This smoothie is known all over the world because of its pleasant texture and unusual taste. It helps you lose weight faster and corrects your figure.

This drink contains:

• dill. It reduces the desire for sweets, removes harmful toxins and excess water.
• Mangosteen. It suppresses hunger and accelerates metabolism.
• Tamarind. The main advantage is blocking 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 body's protective function.
• Surrender. It 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, which you just need to mix with water.

With apples

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

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 get raspberries, strawberries and currants.
• Honey to taste.
• 2 peaches or apricots.

The ingredients are added to the blender and mixed. Pour the finished smoothie into glasses with ice and garnish with mint.

Citrus Smoothie

A citrus fruit smoothie gives you a boost of vibrancy and energy. In addition, it is good for losing weight and cleansing the body. The pineapple included in the composition accelerates metabolism and removes excess moisture. Orange makes up for 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 grains of sea buckthorn.
• ¼ cup water

All the 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 vegetables and fruits to this drink, rich in essential fats, proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins. In addition, it can be used to lose weight and cleanse the body in a short time before or after vacations.