The Best Smoothie For A Flat Belly
Looking for the best smoothie for a flat belly? Well, this smoothie has helped me maintain my weight for years and reduce abdominal fat. By adding this meal replacement smoothie to your diet daily or at least 3 times per week and reducing your overall calorie intake, you will be able to lose belly fat.
Smoothies are amazing, they taste good and the fresh aromas take you places, I just love them because they are easy to make and packed with nutrients. Speaking of nutrients, smoothies can provide you with high percentages of vitamins and minerals better than most foods.
Try making it a habit of adding smoothies to your daily menu and you will notice the difference in your energy levels, your skin, and even your hair.
The Best Smoothie For A Flat Belly
So each serving of this belly fat-burning smoothie contains 337 calories, 12% total fat, 4% saturated fat, 0% cholesterol, 4% sodium, 16% carbs, 16% dietary fiber, 30 grams sugar, 24 grams protein, 24% calcium, 31% iron, and 20% potassium.
So you see what I mean when I said that smoothies can get you a lot of nutrients?
Ingredients for 1 serving:
- 1 tablespoon of Almond butter
- 3 tablespoons of Nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup of Frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup of Frozen pineapples
- 1 cup of Kale
- 3/4 cup of Water
Preparation:
Add all of your ingredients into a blender and let it blend until really smooth, drink the smoothie right away for breakfast as a meal replacement right away to get all the nutrients.
How Does This Smoothie Burn Belly Fat
Almonds & Yogurt
Well according to this study, almonds are very effective in reducing fat cells in the body and high LDL cholesterol levels. It also improves HDL cholesterol ( the good kind). Another study shows that eating almonds regularly can improve your heart health as well.
Lastly, almonds can help reduce your appetite and cravings because it reduces blood glucose concentrations. Greek yogurt on the other hand is extremely high in protein which your body needs for higher energy and to build muscle mass. Just make sure you use zero fat because you don’t want those added calories and fat.
Blueberries, Kale & Pineapples
Blueberries are great for reducing stomach fat and can also lower triglycerides and cholesterol, and improve insulin sensitivity – all of which are measures of how well the body can process glucose for energy. This study shows that blueberries can slow down the process in which a normal cell turns into a fat-storing cell due to antioxidants.
Pineapples are known as an anti-inflammatory super food. Therefore, it helps reduce swelling and gives you a flatter belly. Kale is low in calories and has a high water content, and hence has low energy density. According to this study, foods with a low energy density can aid weight loss.
Conclusion
So you see, smoothies can help reduce belly fat and also increase your nutrient intake. Go ahead and share this post with your friends and also find me on Pinterest for more awesome weight loss tips. Until next time, you better stay awesome!