Weight Loss Smoothie Recipes

Weight loss smoothie recipes are made with unrefined fruit, vegetables and water which is either filtered or ionized. Some fruit and vegetables promote weight loss through an effective use of energy. When combined with purified water, one has the simple ingredients for an amazing weight loss smoothie.

Weight Loss Smoothie Recipes and Metabolism

Metabolism can be defined as the biochemical reactions within living organisms to maintain life. These reactions can be anabolic or catabolic. Anabolic reactions change smaller molecules into larger ones.  An example is when new cells are made. Energy is used in the process. Catabolic reactions break down complex molecules into smaller ones. Energy is released during this process. When the body has an imbalance of energy or calories from food, the excess energy may be stored as glycogen or fat.

Effective weight loss smoothie recipes are made with foods that enable the body to burn more calories in digestion than is contained in the food itself. Sometimes referred to as "negative calorie" foods or catabolic foods, these fruits and vegetables help speed up catabolic reactions – the breakdown carbohydrates and fats for energy.

There are many fruits with these qualities that can be incorporated into weight loss smoothie recipes. The following are among the best:

Berries – Blackberries, Blueberries, Strawberries

Citrus Fruit – Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, 

Melons – Cantaloupe and Watermelon

Pineapples, plums and pears fall into this category as well.

Vegetables to include in weight loss smoothie recipes are asparagus, broccoli, celery, cucumbers, lettuce and spinach.

Not only are these fruits and vegetables low in calories, they also contain powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants help neutralize free radicals which can be produced during the metabolic process of oxidation. A free radical is an atom that has an unpaired electron. This free radical will quickly seek an electron from a healthy molecule to regain lost stability.  In a balanced state, the human body has natural free-radical defense mechanisms. Although, when there is a surplus of free radicals from environmental toxins or processed food, a chain reaction of electron stealing can occur. Cells can be damaged to the point of disrepair leading to disease.

Create your healthy smoothie recipes with the "negative calorie" fruits and vegetables.  Weight loss will be achieved while enjoying a delicious smoothie.

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