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It’s no secret that it’s hard to keep up with fruit and vegetable intake, especially when you’re trying to lose weight. Luckily, there are plenty of other ways to get all of the nutrients your body is craving. You don’t always have to eat handfuls of berries and bunches of bananas to get the fruits you need to maintain healthy diet.
You can easily sneak a ton of fruit into a delicious smoothie and you won’t even realize just how much fruit you’re consuming when it tastes that good. Trust us, your taste buds will seriously thank you when you keep your focus on adding these amazing detox smoothie ingredients to your go-to cold drink.
Some of our top favorite recommended smoothie ingredients for weight loss are berries. Berries are the perfect option thanks to their delicious sweetness, and also due to the fact that there are a variety of options to choose from: strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and even raspberries. Berries contain a ton of different nutrients that do wonders for weight loss.
In an interview with Health, registered dietitian nutritionist Susan Burke March explains why berries are one of the best foods for weight loss. Berries are low in calories and high in fiber, which pleases your sweet cravings but doesn’t add a ton of excess calories into your diet.
If you’re not in the mood for a sweet smoothie, don’t worry, we still have you covered. Some of the healthiest smoothies are green smoothies-- kale smoothies in particular are an amazing addition to any diet.
According to Healthline, kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Healthline reveals that kale can help with weight loss since it is low in calories but also keeps you feeling full and satisfied long after you consume it.
What are your go-to healthy smoothie ingredients? Let us know your favorites in the comments below!
