Purple Smoothies for Detox and Weight Loss

3 Blueberry Smoothie Recipes plus 1 Bonus

Lose some pounds while detoxing your system with these Purple Smoothies for Detox and Weight Loss.   So why purple? What’s up with that? 

Purple ingredients deliver a huge hit of fat loss accelerating nutrients, vitamins that fire up metabolism, and antioxidants that target belly flab.  These ingredients are also full of compounds that enhance the body’s natural detox process.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE COLOR IN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

The purple power detox smoothies gets its color from the blue in blueberries and red in strawberries.  Foods that have blue, red and purple pigments are among the worlds most potent antioxidant plants. These pigments called anthocyanins, help sooth internal inflammation linked to thyroid function, activate enzymes that make it easier for the liver to do its job, and rev up belly fat burn.

Purple smoothies are rich in fiber which cuts down hunger and neutralizes toxins.  The vitamin C in strawberries elevates fat metabolism by 15%, and the natural nitrates in beets increase endurance so we expend more calories through activities.

FOR WEIGHT LOSS

If you’re looking to lose some weight, try the Detox Smoothie Diet for 2 weeks. This would include 3 smoothies a day, along with soup & salad and healthy snacks.  And if you’re thinking having salads for 2 weeks just doesn’t sound too appealing, you can always rev them up with some chicken slices and lots of veggies.

After these first 2 weeks, continue having the smoothies for one or two meals/snacks per day.  And  build your other meals around lean protein, fruit, veggies, beans, whole grains and healthy fats.  Try it and let me know how it worked for you 🙂

3 Purple Smoothies for Detox and Weight Loss – PLUS BONUS

PURPLE POWER DETOX SMOOTHIE

PURPLE POWER DETOX SMOOTHIE
In a blender, blitz the following:

• 1/2 c apple juice
• 1/2 c frozen blueberries
• 1/2 c red anjou pear slices
• 1/4 c plain low-fat yogurt
• 1/4 c strawberries
• 1/4 c kale
• 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
• 1 tbl flaxseed oil
• juice of 1/4 lemon
• 1 tsp bee pollen granules (optional)

CHOCOLATE KISSED PURPLE BLISS

CHOCOLATE KISSED PURPLE BLISS
In a blender, blitz the following:

• 1/2 c frozen blueberries
• 1/2 c low fat milk or unsweetened nut milk
• 1/2 banana
• 1/4 c kale
• 1 tbs fat free plain yogurt
• 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
• 1/8 c cooked oats
• 1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
• 1/8 tsp vanilla extract

NEW ENGLANDER SPECIAL

NEW ENGLANDER SPECIAL
In a blender, blitz the following:

• 3/4 c apple juice
• 1/2 c frozen blueberries
• 1/2 beet, shredded
• 1/8 c shredded carrot
• 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
• 1 1/2 tsp flaxseed oil
• 5 ice cubes

BONUS SMOOTHIE – MAKE YOUR OWN

BONUS SMOOTHIE – MAKE YOUR OWN
blitz in a blender

• up to 1 cup liquid such as natural juice, low fat milk, or unsweetened nut milk
• 1 serving protein powder (optional)
• 1 tsp bee pollen (optional)
• 2 servings any fresh frozen fruit
• up to 1/2 c greens or any vegetable
• 1 tbs flaxseed oil
• natural flavorings such as cocoa powder, vanilla extract, spices