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Maybe you don’t always want to sit down to a cooked meal — especially at breakfast time when you’re already rushing around and trying to get out the door. If your goal is to lose a few pounds fast, one of the worst things you can do is skip meals, which makes your metabolism slow down and actually prevents you from burning fat. The solution for hectic days? Whip up one of these five anti-inflammatory smoothies recipes that you should try to lose five pounds fast.
These delicious smoothes are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and anti-inflammatory properties that promote better gut health, which helps you lose weight. They’re simple to make, require few ingredients (or ingredients you can use for other recipes, as well) and they store well. Make a batch ahead of time and you’ll always have a nutritious, filling snack waiting for you in your fridge.
Tropical Turmeric Cleanser Green Smoothie
The incredible benefits of turmeric include the power to fight inflammation throughout your body, which can help prevent illnesses and make it easier to lose weight and keep it off. This tropical turmeric smoothie includes the following ingredients:
Kale
Coconut Milk
Pineapple
Mango
Lemon
Ginger
Turmeric
Ths smoothie contains a wealth of vitamin C and A, with about 260 calories per serving. Kick back with this smoothie and you'll feel like you're relaxing on a tropical island.
Give your digestive system an incredible boost and ward off colds and sicknesses with this anti-inflammatory carrot and ginger smoothie. The intensity of ginger is tamed by probiotic-rich yogurt, coconut milk, and just a touch of honey. The ingredient list consists of:
Carrots
Ginger
Yogurt
Coconut Milk
Honey
Ice
Ginger is a natural appetite suppressant that can also help you burn fat — so, in addition to tasting amazing, the benefits of this smoothie can not be overstated. Each serving has about 247 calories but is rich in potassium and vitamins A and C.
Blueberries are celebrated for their antioxidant benefits, but tart cherries are stepping up as the latest and greatest anti-inflammatory fruit, one that can reduce pain and inflammation from arthritis and osteoporosis. This simple tart cherry smoothie blends this delicious fruit with bananas, apples, and oranges to create a sweet, summery beverage loaded with vitamins. The full ingredient list consists of:
Filtered Water
Tart cherry juice
Orange
Apple
Banana
Frozen tart cherries
Ice
Beets contain a wealth of vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, folate, potassium, and manganese. This red beet power smoothie has about 169 calories per serving, which makes it one of the best for weight loss, and its ingredients include:
Red Beet
Apple
Celery
Carrot Juice
Almond Milk
Frozen sliced peaches
Ginger
Enjoy one each morning and you may find yourself swapping coffee or tea for an energy-fueling beet smoothie.
The aloe vera plants contains 20 minerals, 12 vitamins, and 18 amino acids. It's excellent at boosting your immune system and curbing inflammation — but it isn't usually the first ingredient on our minds when we're making smoothies. This aloe vera smoothie recipe serves as the perfect argument in favor of more aloe in drinks —and it has just 192 calories per serving. Here's what you'll need to whip up this satisfying and healthy recipe:
Almond or coconut milk
Aloe vera leaf
Blueberries
Mango
Coconut oil
Basil
Honey, maple syrup, or stevia
Ninja Fit Blender ($49)
There's an even easier way to make smoothes that does not involve your blender and all of its 100 parts that need to be cleaned separately. The Ninja Fit Blender was designed with smoothies in mind — it crushes through ice and frozen fruit and your blending activity takes place in an actual take-away mug (one that comes with a secure lid) so there's less mess to clean up.
For more smoothie recipes, check out 6 Morning detox shakes for inflammation and 4 Delicious detox smoothie ingredients for weight loss.
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