Because losing and controlling weight seems to be an always popular conversation with many people everyday, easily prepared but still healthy foods like smoothies and nutritional supplements such as Chia seed are becoming more popular and well known. Most of the countless research studies done on diet and weight can be reduced to the recommendations to follow a well balanced diet that includes:
- Protein
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Good carbohydrates
- Low intake of fat
Eaten regularly, and in the right amounts, a diet with these elements will slow digestion which in turn increases metabolism. This healthy combination of foods, in conjunction with a supplement like Chia seed almost guarantees a diet rich with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which all help control disease while promoting healthy skin and bones.
Fruits and vegetables also help cleanse our body through a process known as detoxification. Detoxification is the natural metabolic process the human body employs to clean the toxins out of the system which, in turn, promotes overall health. Unlike the chemical “detox” products being sold, fruits and vegetables perform the same service naturally and just as effectively.
Still, the challenge for many is they are not sure how to sift through all the information available to build menus that include all of these components for tasty meals.
Certainly everyone has heard thehomily that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” and it is very true. At the beginning of the day, your body needs fuel. But many people will skip breakfast because they are bored with the same old cereals, or don’t want to take the time to prepare anything. Or, equally as bad, they hit the drive through on the way to work and pick up a sausage, egg, and cheese cholesterol bomb only to find they are tired and lethargic and hungry half way to lunch.
On the other hand making a sensible breakfast with fruits and other nutritious foods part of the morning routine has been shown to help lose weight and promote general overall health because of the fuel provided by the calcium, fruits, and fiber.
Fruit and vegetable smoothies are a sensible and increasingly popular breakfast drink that are easy to make, delicious, and are a great source of the nutrients we all need such as proteins, omega 3′s and vitamins to both boost our immune system and promote general overall health.
Low-fat milk, soy milk and yogurt are all dairy products to mix well with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables to render meals that taste great, are good for you and are surprisingly low cost as well. The fruits and vegetables ingredients can be fresh or frozen and you can add healthy meal supplements like Chia to your recipe as well
Here is a fruit smoothie recipe you might like to try for breakfast or a snack that will help you jump control your weight and improve your overall health. This recipe includes an ounce of ground Chia seed for additional benefits.
Cranberry Delight Smoothie Recipe
1 cup of cold low-fat cranberry juice
1 medium orange (peeled, sections only)
1 medium banana (cut in pieces)
1 cup of cold strawberries (fresh or frozen)
2 cups low-fat yogurt (you can choose: vanilla, strawberry, orange, banana or plain)
1 ounce ground Chia seed
Ice (about 8-12 cubes)
In your blender mix all the ingredients, starting with about 6 ice cubes. Sometimes if you are using frozen strawberries or the orange is very juicy, you won’t need as many ice cubes.
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