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 will find a large amount of vitamins and microelements that improve the skin, body and the functioning of internal organs.

It is important to remember that smoothies are a way to vary and balance your diet and cannot replace all meals in the long term.

Cleansing smoothies

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

The base is usually 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 commonly, smoothies were sold in stores that specialized in healthy eating. It can now be found in almost every large store in every country. Smoothie is a completely English word that means a viscous, thick consistency.

Compared to traditional juices, this drink offers numerous benefits and properties:

• Useful and natural ingredients.The drink should not contain any artificial colors or preservatives. Therefore the shelf life is no more than 48 hours. If this number is higher on the packaging of a store-bought drink, we can conclude that the manufacturer used harmful substances.
• Prepared quickly. At home, smoothies can be made in 5-10 minutes, so this is a good breakfast option.
• 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 whose energy value does not exceed 100. That's why such a drink is always a good option for a light dinner.
• Normalizes the functioning of the digestive tract. The result is visible after just 1 application.
• Many recipes. You will never have enough of smoothies, there are many preparation options, you can try a new smoothie every day.
• Contains many vitamins and vital substances. This smoothie is a great way to get lots of healthy foods that are difficult to eat alone. If you don't add sugar, this drink contains a large amount of fiber and fat.
• Accelerates metabolism. Vegetables, fruits and vegetables quickly help to boost your metabolism. They are easy to digest and filling.

• Stabilizes glucose levels. Thanks to the avoidance of artificial sugar, the hormones return to normal.
• Helps you lose weight. Replacing 1 meal with a smoothie can help you lose up to 1. 5 kg per week.

Contraindications to the smoothie diet

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

And that:

• 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 useful microelements. The ban is explained by the fact that the child needs a simple and varied diet, which includes fish, meat and grains.
• Diseases of the digestive tract. Smoothies are a source of vegetables and fruits that can irritate the stomach and intestinal walls. If a person suffers from diseases of these organs, it is better to consult a specialist before introducing smoothies into the diet.
• Digestive problems due to psychological problems.The appearance and texture can trigger a gag reflex in such cases.
• Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding women should use such drinks with caution, as the vegetables or fruits they contain can cause allergies.

• Reduced performance and fatigue. Most often, such side effects occur when girls only drink smoothies. Due to their low calorie content, they are unable to provide the body with the amount of energy it needs. If abused, metabolism may slow down and disease may develop.

Which foods are suitable for smoothies?

Smoothies for weight loss and cleansing the body do not work effectively with all ingredients. Some of them can worsen digestive 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 entire organism depends on this.
2. Dairy products.
   • Yogurts.
   • Kefir.
   • Milk. If you want to lose weight, it is better not to buy milk with a high fat content. Even low-fat foods are not healthy; they only contain a minimum amount of essential fats. 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 only use products that do not cause allergies.
   • Pumpkin.
   • Celery.
   • Cucumber.
   • Tomato.
   • Beetroot.
   • Carrot.
5. fruit. You can add any products here, but it is better to choose seasonal products. In summer it can be peaches, apricots, melons. In winter, you should give preference to tangerines, oranges and persimmons.
6. Berry. Fresh and natural are only available in summer. To prepare delicious cocktails in the cold season, strawberries and raspberries can be frozen in portions. Watermelon is also a berry. It also works well in smoothies.
7. Green. It contains a variety 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, cashews, macadia, hazelnuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds are suitable. Many nutritionists recommend trying superfoods. These are products in which the nutrient concentration is much higher than in ordinary products. Superfoods include:
   • Acai berries.
   • Spirulina.
   • Mulberry or mulberry.
   • Physalis berries.
   • Chia seeds.
   • What-beans.
9. porridge. Oatmeal is most commonly used.

Rules for preparation and consumption

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

• Most ingredients should be cold. A cool drink is much more pleasant to drink.
• Water or milk should not contain more than 150 ml per glass. If there is a lot of liquid, the smoothie will become unconcentrated and the bright taste will disappear.
• A powerful blender is a must for preparation.. Only in it can you chop frozen berries, apples and herbs.
• At home, it is better to prepare smoothies immediately before preparing them.This way the pulp does not have time to settle, the taste is rich and pleasant.
• You should definitely avoid combining incompatible products.For example, apples and kefir, plums and vegetables. Such cocktails can cause discomfort and stomach pain.

• All fruits and vegetablesIt's better to peel.

Smoothie diet

A diet with such a drink should last no more than 5 days, since 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.

Normally there is no time for long cooking during this time and smoothies are prepared quickly. At the weekend 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.

weekday	Breakfast	Dinner	Dinner	snack
Monday	Smoothie made from 2 oranges with nuts and sprouted grains (can be replaced with oatmeal)	Smoothie with almond or rice milk, plus a few kiwis and berries	Smoothie with bran, apricots and unsweetened yogurt	Tomato carrot smoothie/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 cottage cheese, fruits and herbs	Vegetable puree soup and smoothie with herbs and berries
Wednesday	"Acai Bowl" with coconut milk 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 whole grain 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 pieces, 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 increases.The main thing is not to do complex training sessions, otherwise the body will lack energy.

Light evening walks and morning exercises will help you lose another 1 kg. After returning to a normal diet, the weight increases by a maximum of 2 kg. This will happen if you do not exceed the daily calorie intake.

Plant-based diet smoothies for weight loss and detoxification

Vegetable-based smoothies are the lowest in calories. The fructose content they contain is kept to a minimum, which is why 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 smoothie with spinach in 5 steps:

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

With celery

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

To make this smoothie you will need:

• celery. This recipe requires 100g of product, which is about 3 stalks. To make the celery easier to chop, it must first be cut into several pieces.
• kefir. You can take any fat content, for people losing weight 1% is better. You need half a cup of kefir.
• Water. It must be cold, you need ¼ cup.
• banana. It is better to choose the most ripe and largest.
• 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.

Made from avocado

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

The most interesting and unusual recipe is the one with cucumber:

• Peel the ripe avocado and put half in the blender.
• The cucumber is cut into cubes and added to the avocado.
• For vegetables you need fresh spinach. You need 1 glass.
• The ingredients are infused with almond milk and mineral water. Their total quantity is 300 ml.
• The smoothie must 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 cook and eat pumpkin deliciously.

This smoothie option is perfect for fall eating:

• The chopped pumpkin pulp is added to the blender.

• Add 1-2 cups of yogurt.
• For sweetness and better taste you can add persimmons.
• All ingredients must be whisked. If the smoothie becomes thick, you can add some water.

With basil

Melon basil smoothie is a refreshing and healthy summer snack.

To prepare you need:

• 250 g ripe melon. You can buy the fruits in advance and leave them in a warm place for 1-2 days. This makes 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 out the juice.
• Orange. Place the peeled pulp of one fruit in the blender.
• Water. Both normal and mineral water go well with this smoothie.

All ingredients must be whisked. 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 lots of fiber and vitamins:

• The 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 must be beaten well. It is not necessary to add water, the cucumber contains enough liquid.
• Add the coriander and chili pepper to the finished drink with 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. Since the smoothie has a pronounced laxative effect, you should drink it in the morning or evening on weekends.

To prepare you 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 finely chopped and blended in a blender with oil and lemon juice. 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. 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 TBSP. 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 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 prepared in 5 steps:

• Wash 10-15 strawberries, cut off 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 and light foam is formed.
• If desired, 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 calorie content of the drink increases by 60-80 calories.

For the milk and pear smoothie you need:

• 1 ripe pear.
• Apple baked 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 oatmeal

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

For the smoothie you need:

• Oatmeal. It is better to choose those whose packaging says "long cooking". You will need 2 large spoons of cereal.
• Milk 1 glass. You can use any.
• Ripe pitted cherries. 20-30 berries.
• Honey for the sweet taste.
• 1 pack of yogurt.
• Cinnamon optional.

Pour hot milk over the cereal and let it rest for 10 minutes. After that, you need to put them in a 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 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.

It will be required:

• 1 glass of milk.
• Ice cream or fresh raspberries 4 tablespoons.
• honey to taste.
• Nuts and seeds 1 spoon.
• 100 g of cottage cheese of any fat content. For people who are losing weight, it is better to use 3% or 6%.

The ingredients are mixed until smooth 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 slightly sour note. 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 need:

• Frozen or fresh berry mix 150-200 g.
• 2 cups cool Americano.
• 1 fresh or frozen banana.
• 1 teaspoon. Cocoa.
• 100 g 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 boost your metabolism.

To prepare this drink you will need:

• Peel and chop 1 grapefruit.
• Add it to the blender along with 100g of pineapple, melon and peach.
• A bunch of parsley is also added to the fruits.
• 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.

Made from pineapple and kiwi

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

To prepare you need:

• 200g fresh, frozen or canned pineapple.

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

All ingredients must be blended in a blender until smooth and poured into glasses. To keep the smoothie cool, it is better to use water from the refrigerator.

Tibetan smoothie

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

This drink contains:

• fennel. It reduces cravings for sweets, removes harmful toxins and excess water.
• Mangosteen. It suppresses hunger and speeds up metabolism.
• Tamarind. The main advantage is to block the work of enzymes responsible for the accumulation of fatty deposits.
• Langsat. Source of vitamins, calcium and iron.
• Sapodilla. This product contains substances that accelerate metabolism and strengthen the body's protective function.
• Deposit. 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 that you just have to mix with water.

With 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 the mood.

This smoothie contains:

• Water 1/3 cup.
• 1 apple. If it is imported, it is better to remove the shell, 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 placed in the blender and mixed. The finished smoothie is filled into glasses with ice and garnished with mint.

Citrus smoothie

A smoothie with citrus fruits will give you a boost of vivacity 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 compensates 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 include smoothies in your diet.

Finally, you can add lots of vegetables and fruits to this drink, which is 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 the holidays.