Raspberries & Cream Breakfast Smoothie

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How to make a smoothie with frozen unsweetened strawberries and raspberries?

Question by Jessica: How to make a smoothie with frozen unsweetened strawberries and raspberries?
I one cherry yogurt (I have seen people use yogurt before), if this helps any?

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Answer by zazoo
Berry smoothie

4 strawberries
4 rasberries
1 cherry yogurt – 1 cup or how much u have
1/2 cup of water
optional: 2 tbspn sugar or honey or sweetner
and smooth

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Low-Fat Smoothie Recipes that Takes Away Weight Worries

Healthy smoothie recipes are not so hard to come by. We just have the notion that when we drink smoothies, we are taking in a lot of calories and sweets that are unnecessary for our body to function well. But when you really think about it, most smoothies are grounded on the fact that most of the ingredients used are usually fruits, vegetables, juices or dairy products like milk and yoghurt – which, in reality are actually quite healthy.

It might be good to remember that the recipes about to be mentioned won’t be using sugar. Fruits (especially frozen fruits) have their own natural sweetness, so adding even artificial sweeteners aren’t really necessary. (Should a little more sweetness needs to be included though, honey will be used as a healthier substitute.)

Here are a couple of recipes you could try – tried and tested ones for a low-fat treat:

-          Blend one-half cup of fresh or frozen strawberries, one-fourth cup of peeled and sliced mango, half of an almost ripe banana, 1 small peeled and sliced kiwi, half a cup of milk (any milk would do), and a tablespoon of any kind of ground nuts. Best if served immediately.

-          Blend 1 banana, 1 large peeled orange, 4 oz. of plain/natural low-fat yoghurt, three-fourths cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of honey. (If your banana and orange has been frozen prior to blending, then you may opt not to use the honey anymore.)

-          Blend half a cup of orange juice, 1 small fresh banana, 8 oz. of plain, non-fat yoghurt, and one-fourth cup of fresh strawberries. You can also add some whey protein powder which adds calories, but boosts the protein levels. A perfect smoothie before any strenuous activity.

-          Blend a cup of fresh raspberries or strawberries, half a cup of chilled silken tofu, 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder, half a cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of flaxseed powder. This is low in fat and rich in complex carbohydrates and proteins which gives you more energy during the day. You won’t even notice the tofu (if you’re not a fan of it).

Remember that smoothies are not just enjoyed by the young, but us not-so-very-young as well. Now we can take our sweets without the calories and the guilt. So let’s enjoy, drink and be merry!

- Heather Stanford

Efficient Diet for Six Pack Abs – The Untold Secrets

One common misconception about diets is the notion of cutting down food intake. This is certainly not true because depriving the body with the nutrients and energy will not help in muscle building or fat loss. It should be understood that dieting is about eating the right food at the right amount, and the focus should be based on what can be eaten and not on what to be avoided.

Listed below are some guidelines for an effective diet for six pack abs.

Eat six meals per day

Eating six meals per day will help to distribute food intake throughout the day instead of having it in bulk amounts as that in a three-meal daily plan. Distributing the food intake will further result to energy balance that will support fat loss and muscle building. Research shows that people with good energy balance, or those who exceed or lack 300 to 500 calories in an hourly basis, tends to become leaner and lose fat faster. It was also found out that those with large energy imbalance, or those who exceeds or lacks at least 500 calories over a long period of time, tends to become fatter.

Make sure to have a dose of the 12 powerfoods

These powerfoods are rich in natural chemicals that promote muscle mass and fat loss. Powerfoods are listed as follows:

A – almonds and nuts B – beans and legumes S – spinach and green vegetables D – dairy products that have low or zero fat I – instant oatmeal with no sweeteners and flavors E – eggs T – turkeys and lean meats P – peanut butter O – olive oil W – whole-grained breads and cereals E – extra protein powder R – raspberries and other berries

Include as many powerfood as possible in a meal to provide carbohydrates and protein in the abdominals and other muscles.

Drink smoothies

Smoothies are advantageous for abdominal diets for the following reasons:

Less preparation time Berries, protein powder, and peanut butter will make them taste like a dessert to satisfy cravings for sweets Its thickness will occupy lots of space in the stomach, making them an ideal substitute or as in-between snacks

There are also past studies done that shows the effects of smoothies in losing fat and building muscles as listed below:

Thick drinks will make a person stay full for a longer period of time Extra-thick yogurts and shakes results to a decreased calorie intake Drinking meal replacements regularly increases the percentage of having permanent weight and fat loss Three servings of yogurt in a daily diet for 12 weeks decreases body fat by 61%, and increases abdominal muscles by 81% Do not count calories

Food calories are good measures to determine what foods are to be included in a diet, and burned calories in a workout are practical parameter in knowing how effective a routine is. Frequent counting of calories will distract a person and make them loose their motivation.

The following substances can also be included in an abdominal diet.

Omega-3

Fish oils and fats are rich in omega-3. This substance protects and strengthens the heart. In recent studies, people who took 6g of fish oil daily burned more fats. Researchers concluded that omega-3 can change metabolism and direct it to efficiently burn more fats.

Calcium

Commonly found in milk and dairy products, calcium limits the amount of fat that can be deposited in the body, makes the bone stronger, and helps in developing leaner bodies. Research shows that more calories are being burned in digesting calcium-rich food compared with foods with low calcium though their calorie counts are equal.

Monosaturated fats

These can be found in nuts, and in olive and canola oils. It helps reduce cholesterol and protects the heart against diseases. It was also found out that meals that are rich in monosaturated fats will cause the body to burn more fats as compared with a meal that is rich in saturated fats.

- Greg Correll

Raspberry and Apple Smoothie – How to make it less sweet?

I made a raspberry and apple smoothie but I put too many raspberries in it and it was too sweet. What can I do to it to make it less sweet. I don’t want to add more apple juice becasue that might make it too bitter.
- ? flower power?

Banana Pearberry Smoothie Recipe

1 medium banana
1 cup pear nectar (Goya brand is very good)
1 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam (use Polaner all-fruit if possible)
6 ice cubes or. . . 1 cup of ice

Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend on high speed until all of the ice has dissolved and the consistency is smooth, about 2 minutes.

Berry Almond Blast Smoothie Recipe

1/2 cups frozen whole berries (use blackberries, strawberries or raspberries)
1 cup nonfat soy milk
3/4 teaspoons almond extract
1/2 cups silken tofu (about 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Makes 2 smoothies.

Berry Banana Smoothie Recipe

1 large banana, peeled, sliced and frozen
3/4 cups frozen or fresh strawberries, raspberries or blueberries
3/4 cups low or non-fat vanilla frozen yogurt
1 12 ounce can or bottle of regular or diet ginger ale, chilled

Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend at highest speed until smooth. Note: if you use fresh berries, try to use a frozen banana, and if you use a fresh banana, go for frozen berries. Otherwise your drink will be too thin. Both fruits being frozen will give you a satisfyingly thick drink.

Berry Bliss Smoothie Recipe

2 scoops raspberry sherbet
4 strawberries
15 blueberries
5 blackberries
16 ounces orange juice (or juice of your choice)

Put all ingredients in a blender, juice last, then blend until smooth. To add thickness try adding more sherbet or ice to the smoothie. Pour into a tall glass to serve.

Black and Blue Bomber Smoothie Recipe

1/4 cups blueberries
1/4 cups blackberries
1 banana
1/2 cups apple juice
1/3 cups raspberry sorbet

Put all ingredients into blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached!

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