Melon Smoothie for Weight Loss

Weight Loss Smoothie with Melon and Spinach

Melon Smoothie for Weight Loss. Creating homemade smoothies is a great way to know exactly what you’re putting into your weight loss drink – knowing they’re not filled with sugar and fatty ingredients, and that you’re getting all the necessary nutrients and vitamins needed to shed some pounds.

Here’s where this weight loss smoothie comes in. Simply blend up all the ingredients listed in the recipe and you’ve got yourself one nutritious drink that will help keep you full and maintain your energy level until your next meal.

INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Spinach – low-calorie, an excellent source of vitamins and minerals including folate, iron, riboflavin, vitamin B6, calcium and magnesium
Banana – are healthy and nutritious, high in fiber and low in calories, reduce bloating, control your appetite and help in weight loss
Cantaloupe – high in fiber, low in calories, have a high water content, is a filling food that helps to control hunger
Strawberries – ideal for a weight-loss diet, since they’re naturally sweet and delicious without lots of calories or fat
Yogurt – rich in protein for extended length of satiation, improves your metabolism which helps you burn calories throughout the day
Coconut – the MCTs in this fruit may promote feelings of fullness, calorie burning, and fat burning, all of which may support weight loss
Walnuts – high in heart-healthy unsaturated fats, known for their amazing appetite-control power due to the presence of omega-3 fatty acids, plant-sterols and vitamins that help suppress hunger

Melon Smoothie for Weight Loss
thank you NutriBullet for this recipe base

Ingredients
2 handfuls Spinach
1 Banana
1 c Cantaloupe
1 handful Strawberries
1/4 c finely chopped Walnuts
1/2 c Coconut Milk or Water
1/2 c Greek Yogurt
Ice/optional

Instructions
Blend the water or milk with the spinach. Then add the remaining ingredients. You can add ice if a thicker smoothie is preferred.