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

One type of drink that has become particularly popular lately is smoothies. Many girls use it to lose weight and cleanse the body. In this drink you can find a large amount of vitamins and trace elements 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 smoothies

Smoothies for weight loss and cleansing the body 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 beneficial properties and characteristics it has. A 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 all ages drank it there, but the drink was called fruit or vegetable puree. It appeared on store shelves in 1970.

Most of the time, smoothies were sold in places that specialized in healthy eating. Now you can find it in almost every major store in every country. Smoothie is a completely English word that means thick, viscous consistency.

Compared to regular juices, this drink has a huge number of advantages and features:

• 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 drink bought from the store, we can conclude that the manufacturer used harmful substances.
• Quick preparation. At home, smoothies can be made in 5-10 minutes, so this is a good choice for breakfast.
• Light and with few calories. They are based on water or milk, which do not have many calories. They are supplemented with fruits and vegetables, whose energy value does not exceed 100. That is why such a drink will always be a good choice for a light dinner.
• It normalizes the functioning of the digestive system. The result can be seen after just 1 application.
• Lots of recipes. You will never get bored 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 lots of healthy foods that are hard to eat on your own. If you don't add sugar, this drink contains a lot of fiber and fat.
• Speeds up metabolism. Vegetables, fruits and greens quickly help speed up your metabolism. They are easy to digest and filling.

• Stabilizes glucose levels. Thanks to the absence 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 to the smoothie diet

Smoothies for weight loss and body cleansing are a healthy and proper product. But it also has contraindications.

That too:

• 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 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 texture in such cases can trigger a gag reflex.
• Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding women should use such drinks with caution; the vegetables or fruits they contain may cause allergies.

• Reduced performance and fatigue. Most often, such side effects appear when girls drink only smoothies. Due to their low calorie content, they are unable to provide the body with the required 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 system problems, cause constipation or allergies.

The following products can be used in smoothies:

1. Water. This is the most important and irreplaceable liquid in the life of every person. The physical and moral condition of the whole organism depends on it.
2. Dairy products.
   • Yogurts.
   • Kefir.
   • Milk. If you are aiming to lose weight, it is better not to buy milk with high fat content. Low-fat foods are also not healthy; they contain the amount of essential fat reduced to a minimum. The best choice 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.
   • Tomato.
   • Beetroot.
   • Carrot.
5. Fruits. You can add any products here, but it is better to choose seasonal ones. In summer it can be peaches, apricots, melons. In winter, you should prefer tangerines, oranges and persimmons.
6. Berries. Fresh and of course they are only available in summer. To make delicious cocktails in the cold season, strawberries and raspberries can be frozen in portions. Watermelon is also a berry. Works well in smoothies too.
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.

Preparation and consumption rules

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

• Most ingredients should be cold. A cool drink is much more pleasant.
• Water or milk should not exceed 150 ml per glass. With a large amount of liquid, the smoothie turns out to be uncondensed, 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 preferable to make smoothies immediately before preparation.So the pulp will not have time to sit, 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 pain in the abdomen.

• All fruits and vegetablesIt is better to peel.

Smoothie diet

A diet with such a drink should not last more than 5 days, because smoothies do not provide the body with the required 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 hours of cooking and smoothies are quick. On the weekends, you should return to your normal diet. The main thing is not to eat a lot of fried, fatty and unhealthy food, otherwise the effect will quickly disappear.

Day of the week	breakfast	Dinner	Dinner	Junk food
Monday	2-Orange Smoothie with Nuts and Sprouted Grains (can be substituted with an oat roll)	Smoothie with almond or rice milk, with a few kiwis and berries	Smoothie with bran, apricot and sugar-free yogurt	Smoothie with tomato and carrot/peach, apple and berries
Tuesday	Oatmeal or rice porridge with water/milk, fruit smoothie	Fish or chicken broth with small pieces, vegetable smoothie	Smoothie with cottage cheese, fruits and herbs	Soup and smoothie with pureed vegetables with herbs and berries
Wednesday	"Acai bowl" with coconut milk with berries and seeds	2 egg omelette, pumpkin smoothie	Boiled or grilled fish, chicken and celery smoothie	Fruit smoothie with almond milk
Thursday	Sandwich with wholemeal bread, salad and lightly salted salmon. Vegetable Smoothie	Coconut milk smoothie with apples and spinach	2 egg omelette and vegetable smoothie	Watermelon-melon smoothie/smoothie with banana and strawberries
Friday	Oatmeal and smoothie with banana, berries and nuts	Chicken or fish broth with chunks, vegetable smoothie	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 this the body has a lack of energy.

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

Diet vegetable smoothies for weight loss and cleansing

Vegetable-based smoothies are the lowest in calories. The amount of fructose in them is limited to a minimum, so 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 packed with a lot of protein.

You can prepare a spinach smoothie in 5 steps:

1. You must take half a banana.
2. Next you need to peel the kiwi.
3. Then you need to 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 normal water). Mix everything on high speed until smooth.
5. The cocktail is poured into a glass; if you like, you can add a few leaves of fresh spinach 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. In addition, it contains calcium, magnesium, pectin, phosphorus and iron. Thanks to its rich composition, celery has a general energizing, toning and cleansing effect.

To prepare this smoothie you will need:

• Celery. This recipe calls for 100g of product, which is about 3 stalks. In order to shred the celery better, it must first be cut into several parts.
• Kefir. You can take any fat content; for people losing weight, 1% is best. You need ½ cup of kefir.
• Water. It must be cold, you need ¼ fl.
• 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 cocktail serving you literally need the tip of a teaspoon.

All the 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 goes well with 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.
• Dice the cucumber 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 quantity is 300 ml.
• The smoothie should be whipped in the blender until smooth and poured into a beautiful glass.
• You can add lime juice and sea salt to the cocktail for taste.

From pumpkin

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

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 sweetness and improved taste, you can add persimmon.
• All ingredients must be beaten. If the smoothie turns out 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 grams 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.
• Royal. 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.
• Water. Both regular and mineral water go great with this smoothie.

All ingredients must be beaten. 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:

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

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

Smoothie "Metelka" for cleansing and weight loss

Ideal product for cleansing the intestines, rejuvenating the skin and promoting health. All vegetables are used raw. The smoothie has a strong laxative effect, so you should drink it on weekends in the morning or in the evening.

For the preparation you will need:

• ½ part beet fruit.
• ¼ part of a small fork of white cabbage.
• ½ carrot.
• Water.
• 1 drop of lemon juice.
• 1 drop of olive oil.

The vegetables are chopped and mixed with oil and lemon juice in the 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 strong strengthening and anti-inflammatory effect.

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

• A pineapple. It 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 Mr. c. large. grated ginger root.

All the ingredients must be mixed in a blender. If the smoothie is hot, 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 banana

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 the blender.
• Add 1 ripe banana to the berries.
• Almond, coconut or cow's milk is often used as a base.
• All the ingredients must be beaten until a smooth and light foam is formed.
• If you want, you can add cinnamon, honey and mint.

With milk

Smoothies with milk have a lighter and thinner texture. 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 a milk-pear smoothie you will need:

• 1 ripe pear.
• Baked apple with honey. It can be prepared in 1. 5 minutes. in the microwave oven.
• Milk. If you are lactose intolerant, cow's milk can be replaced with rice or almond milk.
• Peach. It is best 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 hot, you can add ice.

With oatmeal

A delicious and delicate smoothie that will be an ideal dessert for people with a sensitive stomach. 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 pitted cherries. 20-30 berries.
• Honey for sweetness in taste.
• 1 package of yogurt.
• Cinnamon optional.

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

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.

He will demand:

• 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 homogenous in the 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 slight sourness. All the ingredients are mixed in the blender until frothy 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:

• Frozen or fresh mixed berries 150-200 g.
• 2 cups chilled Americano.
• 1 banana, fresh or frozen.
• 1 tsp. 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:

• Clean and chop 1 grapefruit.
• Add it to the blender along with 100 grams of pineapple, melon and peach.
• A bunch of parsley is 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.

For the preparation you will need:

• 200 g fresh, frozen or canned pineapple.

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

All the ingredients must be mixed in the blender until homogeneous and poured into glasses. It is best to use water from the fridge to keep the smoothie cool.

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:

• Fennel. It reduces cravings for sweets, removes harmful toxins and excess water.
• Mangosteen. Suppresses hunger and accelerates metabolism.
• Tamarind. The main advantage is the inhibition of the work of the enzymes responsible for the accumulation of fatty deposits.
• Langsat. Source of vitamins, calcium and iron.
• Sapodilla. This product contains substances that accelerate the metabolism and strengthen the body's protective function.
• Warranty. Stabilizes the gastrointestinal tract and controls appetite.

These products are hard to find in a regular store, so you can buy ready mixes online that you just have to mix with water.

With an apple

The main advantage of this drink is its refreshing and pleasant texture. 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 fl.
• 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 raisins.
• 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 vitality and energy. In addition, it is good for weight loss and cleansing the body. The pineapple included in the composition accelerates the metabolism and removes excess moisture. Orange makes up for the lack of vitamin D.

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.
• Water ¼ cup

All ingredients must 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 lots 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 period of time before or after the holidays.