Losing weight with a magic wand would be the dream of many. And if instead of striving to lose, we could simply prevent its increase? Based on the benevolent virtues of natural foods and a recipe from the famous Dr. Oz, author of the book You on a Diet.
A tasty recipe, slightly tart and that would have the merit of avoiding weight gain? Yes, it is possible! Discover a smoothie recipe that will never leave your mixer.
Lemon
Lemon is a recognized source of vitamin C that would have the effect of reducing the accumulation of fat. It is also rich in soluble fiber, including pectin found in the surrounding white membrane and bark. The latter has an appetite suppressant effect, providing a feeling of satiety, thus avoiding you to swallow larger amounts of food. Lemon also helps lower blood cholesterol levels, preventing the onset of cardiovascular disease.
Ginger
Ground or fresh, ginger is first and foremost an antioxidant with recognized virtues. It contains a total of forty, which have the effect of protecting the body against the presence of free radicals, molecules responsible for the chronic inflammation of the body and therefore the appearance of the cortege of related diseases such as cardio pathologies -vasculaires. But it is mainly used in this recipe for its thermogenic potential, that is to say it stimulates the metabolism, thus raising its temperature to allow it to burn fat.
Cinnamon
A spice that few of us think of everyday use but which remains a major ally if we want to preserve its line. It has a purifying effect on your digestive system, thus promoting better digestion and therefore weight loss. It also reduces the level of sugar in the blood, giving you a sense of satiety.
Cinnamon contains cinnamic aldehyde, an essential oil that gives it that distinct taste. This element has a thermogenic potential and helps burn fat according to an in vivo study from the University of Michigan.
Apple
The apple contains pectin, a kind of complex sugar that offers a sense of satiety, so you do not have to eat large amounts of food. It also helps to fight against the accumulation of cholesterol in the blood, thus protecting you from the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. In addition, it also has a positive effect on the metabolism of lipids present in your body.
Spinach
Spinach contains thylakoids, a substance that acts as an appetite suppressant by giving you a sense of satiety in addition to slowing the digestion of fat. As part of this recipe, they are crushed which effectively allows to release these substances contrary to their leafy state that does not allow the body to use it directly.
Preparation:
For the smoothie, you will need:
· Half a lemon, organic
· 3 glasses of water
· 3 green apples, organic
· 2 spinach handles, organic
· 1 medium ginger root, organic
· 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, organic
Squeeze the juice of the half lemon, put it in a blender, add the chopped apples, spinach, grated ginger and cinnamon. You can also sweeten the mixture by adding a tablespoon of pure honey. This smoothie can serve as a breakfast as it represents a real concentrate of nutrients, most of which can offer you a sense of satiety.
For a more practical look, you can prepare several individual portions for each day of the week, put them in the freezer and bring them out the morning of their use.
Caution :
Because of the presence of lemon, this smoothie is forbidden to people suffering from kidney and biliary disorders, burns or stomach ulcers, as well as citrus allergies. Also, it is also recommended not to brush your teeth, just after consuming this drink, the lemon could damage the enamel of the teeth by its acidity; just rinse your mouth with clear water.
It is also not recommended for pregnant women, people suffering from blood diseases, diabetics and people with weak...
