Five Smoothie Ingredients For Weight Loss

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Drinking smoothies to help lose weight? While smoothies may seem healthy enough, sometimes we overload them with so much sugar and full fat dairy we actually end up gaining weight. But fear not! There are some ingredients we can add to our daily smoothie that help promote weight loss.
Cayenne Pepper

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Just a pinch of cayenne pepper is all you need to add to your smoothie to help rev up your metabolism. Not only will it add a nice spicy little kick, it’s also proven to help aid weight loss.
Leafy Greens

Drink green smoothies (or two or three) and stay healthy! Which ingredient do you always add to your green smoothie? 🤔⠀ _____⠀ Ab und an darf es auch gerne mal ein grüner Smoothie sein. 🌱 Besonders lecker mit Banane, Spinat, Ingwer, pflanzlicher Milch und dem Morning Booster Smoothiepulver* von @nu3_de*! Welche Zutat darf in eurem grünen Smoothie nicht fehlen?⠀ .⠀ .⠀ *Werbung weil Markennennung⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #smoothiebowl #smoothie #smoothies #greensmoothie #greensmoothies #banana #spinach #spinachsmoothie #rainbowfood #veganfood #vegan #vegansofig #vegansofinstagram #foodphotography #foodstyling #vegangermany #thrivemags #plantbased #ahealthynut #plantbasedvegan #foodstagram #veganlove #veganfoodlovers #foodblogger #frühstück #veganfoodbloger #plantbasedeating #veganfoodshare #breakfast #easypeasy @todayfood @a.healthy.nut @your.breakfast @wholefoods @thrivemags⠀

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Not only are dark leafy greens packed full of vitamins, they fill you up and are full of fiber. Start adding a small amount to your smoothies until you get used to taste then gradually start to increase the amounts you add.
Matcha Green Tea Powder

Today’s green shake brought to me by strawberries, spinach, matcha green tea powder, almond milk, vanilla Complete & Vitamix. 😍☀️😋 #tastessomuchbetterthanitlooks #refreshing #filling #gogreen #takehealthyback #shred10 #day5 #plantprotein #wholefood

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Matcha Green Tea powder is made from fresh green tea leaves and we all know that green tea can enhance our metabolism. It’s also high in antioxidants, cancer-fighting properties and some research has shown it can actually help lower cholesterol. Drinking Matcha Green Tea helps the body burn fat faster and can also help remove heavy metals and toxins from the body. Try adding a teaspoon to your favorite smoothie.
Cinnamon

FROTHY CINNAMON COCONUT MILK SMOOTHAY! #heaven 👌 Blending Ingredients: 600 mL of organic coconut milk + 3 frozen bananas + 4 medjool dates (sweetness) + a few chunks of coconut meat + 1 heaping teaspoon of cinnamon powder + sprinkle of vanilla bean (optional) + 1 teaspoon of maca powder (optional)! Garnish with cinnamon powder and coconut flakes. ⛅🍌💦 #bysaber

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Research has shown that cinnamon helps regulate our blood sugar, thereby keeping cravings at bay which can ultimately help in weight loss. You don’t need to add a lot of cinnamon to your smoothie – a quarter teaspoon should do the trick.
Chia Seeds

WOW!! I made this smoothie earlier and added Chia seeds then blend it for 30 seconds. What a rush!! Go for it and add any fruits you love. The added spinach will maintain a dark green tint.❤️😀#smoothie #favoritesmoothie #spinachfruitsmoothie #chiaseeds #chiaseedssmoothie

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Loaded with protein and fiber Chia Seeds help keep you fuller for longer, thereby quelling mid-morning cravings to snack on something naughty. Chia Seeds are also packed full of antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids that help raise “good” cholesterol. To add to a smoothie soak 1 to 2 tablespoons of Chia Seeds in water for approximately ten minutes, or until they form a gel consistency.