This Weight Loss Grapefruit Berry Smoothie is delicious, quick to make, and the perfect healthy drink to have if you are looking at losing some extra weight.
How is this smoothie a weight loss smoothie you may wonder? Well, for starters, this weight loss smoothie is low on calories and filling, which makes it perfect for you to reduce the overall calories you consume throughout the day so you can lose weight.
Grapefruit is a low-carb fruit and barely has any fat in it. it’s also proven to speed up metabolism.
Besides being packed with vitamin C and fiber, this citrus fruit speeds up weight loss. One study found that people who ate half a grapefruit with each meal lost 3.6 pounds, while those who drank a serving of grapefruit juice three times a day lost 3.3 pounds.
Health Benefits Of Grapefruit:
Grapefruit is a great source of vitamin C, providing nearly 64% of your daily needs in a single serving. It’s also an excellent source of beta carotene (which the body converts to vitamin A), providing 28% of your daily needs.
If you need a detox, grapefruit is a great fruit to add to your diet too.
Grapefruit also provides tiny amounts of certain minerals, such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium.
Grapefruits contain flavanones which are a subclass of flavonoids. Flavonoids have been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombogenic, antidiabetic, anticancer, and neuroprotective activities.
Research has shown that eating grapefruit is associated with lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and increased HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels in the blood. It may also help to lower blood pressure in overweight adults
And the list of benefits goes on, but you get the picture. You need grapefruit in your life!
How To Make Grapefruit Detox Smoothie:
You will need:
1. Pink Grapefruit
2. Red Berries – can be frozen
3. Apple
4. Water
5. Fresh Ginger
To make this grapefruit smoothie recipe for weight loss – peel the grapefruit, and try to remove as much of the white surroundings as possible, as they are quite bitter.
Cut into chunks and add it to a blender with some apple chunks, red berries of choice, and fresh ginger. Add a splash of water and blitz for a good 2-3 minutes until completely smooth.
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3. Matcha Power Detox Smoothie
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Grapefruit Smoothie For Weight Loss
Ingredients
- 1 medium sized pink grapefruit
- 1 cup/144g mixed red berries of choice we used a mix of raspberries and strawberries. You can use frozen as well.
- 1 small apple cored and diced
- 1/2 cup/110ml of cold water
- 1/2 tsp of freshly minced ginger
Instructions
- Peel the grapefruit, and try to remove as much of the white surroundings as possible, as they are quite bitter.
- Cut into chunks. Wash the apple and berries if using fresh and cut them into chunks too.
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blitz for good 2-3 minutes until completely smooth.
- Serve with some ice if you like and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions:
Does Grapefruit Really Burn Belly Fat?
Grapefruit doesn't necessary burn fat on its own, but it can assist the fat-burning process. Grapefruit is almost a zero-calorie food, full of vitamins and other good things in it, making it a great addition in people's diet, especially people trying to lose weight.
How to Use Grapefruit For Flat Tummy?
Grapefruit contains a good helping of fiber, which helps the colon to flush out toxins and speed things up as well, meaning it helps you poop, especially if you are constipated. If you seem bloated, and need your tummy flattened, try grapefruit.
Additionally, she spent a few years working for Smoothie King, where she gained extensive knowledge about making smoothies.
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