Do you love the Holidays but secretly dread the excess weight, low energy, intense cravings & food guilt that can be associated with this time of year? If so, you aren't alone.
What if you could make one change to your current diet and experience increased energy and motivation? What if you could easily and successfully reduce your unhealthy habits and lose weight?
You can.
I have seen countless clients experience incredible results, simply by replacing their usual breakfast or lunch with a green smoothie. If you can replace just one meal a day with a cleansing, nutrient packed meal, you too will be surprised how much of a difference it can make! Ideally your meals would be packed with nutrition, easily digested and filling enough to sustain you until your next meal, however, around the Holiday’s you may find yourself skipping meals or loading up on processed, nutrient deficient treats & snacks.
How does it work?
Green smoothies provide carbohydrates, otherwise known as energy, but they’re also loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals and chlorophyll. And of course, they are an excellent source of fiber which will keep you full for hours. Green smoothies are also very cleansing to the liver which is your major fat burning organ! Blending the vegetables ruptures the cell walls of the greens and releases the nutrients encased in the plant cells. You’ll be able to absorb more nutrients from the vegetables, plus, you’ll be able to consume more greens than you usually do! All of this in a quick to make, easy to drink, and portable meal that will give you all the energy you need for your day.
My Favorite Smoothie
4 cups spinach or kale or a mix of both
1 large cucumber, peeled if not organic
2 bananas, peeled
1 apple, cored
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Enough water to blend, I usually add about 1 cup.
4 ice cubes
Blend until mixed smooth. Makes 2 big yummy drinks. Breakfast for two!
Make Your Own Green Smoothie
The best green smoothie recipe is the one you make yourself!
1 bunch green leafy vegetable of choice (50% of total)
Fruit of choice (50% of total)
1Banana or 1 avocado to emulsify (make creamy)
ginger, lemon, parsley to taste
Put all ingredients in your blender. Add clean water to cover all ingredients. Blend.
Remember, even if the rest of your diet remains the same, you might be lucky enough to experience a boost in immune system function, weight loss, increased energy, and many more benefits. Many people find that over time, the more green smoothies they drink, the more they crave greens and healthier foods throughout the day. Your body likes being treated this good and will be asking for more! You may start with breakfast, but don’t be surprised if the rest of your diet starts evolving as well.
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