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Dieting can be a lot of work. In order to lose weight, you must keep consistent with a regular exercise plan and eating a balanced diet with plenty of protein and nutrients. Many people experience good results from this type of structure, particularly in the beginning. But it is also not uncommon to reach a plateau in your progress, and notice that you can’t seem to lose any more weight despite staying on top of your diet.
If this has happened to you, the best thing you can do to turn your diet around is to add another step into your routine to help put your weight loss goals back on track. And we found an incredible diet hack that you never would have thought to try, but it is a game changer in helping you lose weight.
This diet trick is all about smoothies. You have probably already heard that smoothes are an excellent aid in weight loss because they can provide plenty of vitamins and nutrients without giving you any unnecessary carbs or sugars. But there is one extra ingredient you can add to your smoothies to boost its benefits even more.
People have realized that adding beans to smoothies can help your diet progress, even though beans don’t seem like a logical ingredient for smoothies. But the truth is that beans can add a ton of protein to your smoothie, plus help you feel fuller for longer. The best part is that you probably won’t even taste the difference in your drink with the addition of beans, so you can get a ton of nutritional benefits while hardly changing your routine.
Next time you make a fruit or veggie smoothie, try adding canned white beans to the drink. A single serving of white beans contains about six grams of protein. And because beans contain no fat and are very low in calories, this is a great way to ensure you are adding beneficial nutrients into your diet without taking in excess fats.
