8 Yummy Smoothies to Flatten the Flab and Keep you Fab!!

“I am not going to fit in this dress.
I am definitely not going to fit.
Good Lord, how many more days do I have to starve!!”

This probably is the story of every female, who has gained that extra and unwanted flab, over the years, due to a variety of reasons, irrespective of age. Your weight starts bothering you precisely at the time, when you want to look your best. Result? Crash diets and other unhealthy ways, which though might be able to get you the results in your requisite time frame, but are extremely unhealthy. These diets strip you of essential nutrients, and rip you off your natural glow and health.

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There are three articles, which might help you in achieving your yearly goal of beating the flab and being healthy, at the same time. The only thing that you need to do is follow your healthy diet religiously. You will have your official cheat days, don’t worry about that, but never starve yourself to “get into that dress”. The worst that you can do to your body is an unhealthy crash diet. The three articles that can help you on a daily basis, without having the need to starve yourself are:

5 Teas That Can Make You Slim
Alkaline Diet – The New Food Fad
And this article, about the yummy smoothies, that fulfill your taste buds and at the same time, cut the flab in a healthy manner.

So, ladies, sit back, enjoy the article and take notes.

Smoothie 1: Apple Flaxseed Cinnamon Smoothie

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This is the best breakfast smoothie you can give to your tummy, as it is going to keep you satisfied without feeling starved in the least till your lunch time. Amazing, isn’t it? Flaxseed is known to keep you full, and thus it prevents overeating. A combination of Apple and ground flaxseed, will result in a bulked up smoothie, rich in fiber. For best results, prepare and leave it in fridge overnight, for consumption during breakfast. Your calories will go down and nutrition level will go up.

Recipe:
8 ounces coconut water
4 raw almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (alcohol free, preferably)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped apple (about 1 medium apple)
1/2 scoop unsweetened protein powder
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal (ground flaxseed)

Combine all the ingredients into a blender, and blend for approximately 10 to 15 seconds. Drink fresh, with or without ice cubes, as per your preference.

Smoothie 2: Banana, Strawberry with Peanut Butter

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Mouth watering? Mine too. For this, you need to have plain non fat yogurt, strawberries, banana and peanut butter, in requisite quantities, as per the number of people. Full of essential proteins and fibers, this smoothie is low on calories, and will keep you full and sated.

Recipe:
4 ounces plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 cups chopped fresh or frozen strawberries
1 frozen banana, chopped
2 teaspoons smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup ice

Combine, blend, serve and consume. Easy peesy.

Smoothie 3: Sweet Spinach Smoothie

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Spinach!! It reminds me every time of Popeye the Sailor man, and the strength that he derives immediately after consumption. I guess he was the reason that most of us ate spinach at that time, especially boys. Well ladies, Popeye was not wrong you know. Spinach does give strength to knock off anyone who tries to piss you off (read “eve teasers, molesters” etc.). Plus, it is the main ingredient for a healthy smoothie that, on consumption gives you 100% satisfaction and tummy full of a la carte, without having consumed the actual calories.

Recipe:
6 ounces plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 cups spinach leaves, packed
1 ripe pear, peeled, cored, and chopped
15 green or red grapes
2 tablespoons chopped avocado
1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Again, follow the same procedure. Mix together, and blend for some time, till all the ingredients are blended together in a thick, smoothie form. Your smoothie is fresh, yummy and ready to consume.

Smoothie 4: Apple-Cinnamon-Almond Smoothie

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Big on proteins, calcium, and fiber, this smoothie is your perfect way to start a morning. It has the perfect amount of natural sweetness, and the punch of cinnamon to give that spicy kick of taste to it. You can also add on the antioxidant power of this smoothie by building up and adding ingredients like spinach or berries.

Recipe:
5 raw almonds
1 red apple
1 banana
3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Blend the ingredients into a smoothie texture, and consume. Be full till lunch time, without having the need to starve yourself!!

Smoothie 5: Banana Bread Smoothie

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A dessert, which is good for you and which you do not need to feel guilty about; Isn’t it an answer to the prayers of all of us who have a sweet tooth? This banana bread smoothie does exactly that.

Recipe:
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup vanilla almond milk
1/2 medium banana (frozen or fresh)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Blend till it is the state of a thick smoothie. Serve and enjoy your healthy dessert.

Smoothie 6: Mocha Smoothie

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Ah!!! Chocolate lovers, like I am. Ladies, this is for you, and trust me, in spite of being a choco-coffee smoothie, it is perfectly healthy and will do away with your chocolate craving, while boosting up your health and diet regime.

Recipe:
4 small ice cubes
1/2 cup of low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt
1 shot of espresso
2 teaspoons of cocoa powder

Add ingredients to a blender in this order, blend at a high speed until smooth.

Smoothie 7: Mango Smoothie

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Mangoes and Summers!! The king of fruits comes for a very short while, so we might as well make the most of it. And what’s better than a cool glass that is full of health and taste. Here we go.

Recipe:
1/4 cup of cubed mangoes
1/4 cup of ripe avocado, mashed
1/2 cup of mango juice
1/4 cup of fat-free vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon of lime juice
1 tablespoon of sugar
6 ice cubes

Again, blend all the ingredients together, into a thick smoothie form. Then it’s ready for consumption.

Last, and the yummiest one,

Smoothie 8: Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie

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Oh we all love chocolates, there’s no denying that. We all feel guilty after eating them, there’s no denying that either. So, here I present another choco smoothie, to satisfy your chocolate craving and taste buds without compromising on your diet regimen.

Recipe:
1/2 cup of skim milk or soy milk
6 ounces of vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup of chocolate chips
1 cup of fresh raspberries
1 cup of frozen raspberries or ice

Blend until smooth. Serve fresh and enjoy.

Experts Say,

Smoothies are the quickest and healthiest ways to lose weight. Though, it is obvious that you will not be losing weight in a fortnight but, according to experts, the correct way of including smoothies in your monthly diet, is following:

1. For a week, drink 2 to 3 glasses of smoothies, with two snack meals.
2. For the next, 2 glasses of smoothies, 1 snack meal, and 1 full meal.
3. For the last week, 1 glass of smoothie a day, and your normal meal.

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I would just say that include these smoothies and the teas that Neha had suggested in her post, into your regimen. They both will boost your health and your beauty. Plus, with these smoothies, you will get your quota of nutrition and you won’t feel starved. Being very low in calories, you lose and maintain that glorious weight and flat tummy, devoid of flab that you have always wanted. As I always say, always control, never starve. Have everything that you love to eat, but limit yourself.

This summer, go the smoothie way of cutting the flab.

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24 thoughts on “8 Yummy Smoothies to Flatten the Flab and Keep you Fab!!

  1. Very nice article, Kadambari. I shall try my best to follow these diets, although I am really bad at following diets 🙁 By the way, I was just thinking of you today and here, I am commenting on your article 🙂

    1. Thanks Vidya 🙂 I think if you just go for yummier and easier ways of dieting, they are certainly not that hard 🙂 Awwww..you were thinking of me..that’s soooo sweet 🙂

  2. Totally reminds me of the current health fad: Green Smoothies 😀 Bookmarked and I’m totally going to try each one of them 😀 Mera curious mind pooch raha hai, which one is your favorite?

  3. such a yummy yummy post for my tummy 😛 and just in time…yesterday while trying out a dress I was thinking exactly the same, “I am not going to fit in this dress. I am definitely not going to fit.” 😀 and here is your post 😀

    1. Hahahah!! trust me, there was a time when I felt the same…these smoothies are godsend if you want to lose weight..yummy and fulfilling 😀 😀

  4. Such a helpful post at the right time ! I am trying to loose weight & therefore definitely bookmarking it. I love the way you write dear, with funny things in between 🙂

    1. Thaaaanks Rashmi 🙂 I am glad you find it useful 🙂 Nothing is a better compliment than knowing the fact that people like what one writes 🙂 Thanks again 🙂

  5. great kads.. 🙂 seems u read our minds.. I feel so lazy to prepare lunch once hubby leaves for office n this is sumthing which will fill my tummy till dinner time plus bonus points of getting slimmer.. 🙂 awesome m gonna try then now

    1. Hahahaha!! Arey Neetu di, this is the story of all our lives 😛 See, I don’t believe in gym and all much, and frankly hum logon ko zyada zarurat nahi padti coz v do not have the tendency to gain weight 🙂 But that extra flab..uhhhhh..I can’t tell you how much that irritates me. So, aerobics and these smoothies and neha’s article on teas. I am always on look out for such things 🙂

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