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When you have a busy schedule and are always on the go, it can be hard to find time to work out. One of the best ways to lose weight is by exercising. Exercising regularly will help you burn more calories throughout the day and increase your metabolism. There are many different types of exercises that you can do to help you lose weight and feel great.

One type of exercise that can help you lose weight is by drinking smoothies after your workout session. Smoothies are a healthy way to get all the nutrients that your body needs without having to eat large meals. The following are some benefits of drinking smoothies after working out:

1) Smoothies Can Help You Lose Weight

2) Smoothies Are Easy To Make

3) Smoothies Taste Good

Smoothie After Workout For Weight Loss

Ultimate Post Workout Smoothie

This is the best post workout smoothie for recovery, filled with energy boosting fruit, berries, vegan protein, and maca powder, to help you recover faster!

The importance of movement is something I talk about frequently on my platforms. I’m someone that tries to move my body every single day and find that when I do, my mind is more clear, I have more energy, and I just generally feel happier.

Sometimes that movement is just walking my pup. Other times, it’s a more intense workout. On the days that I do have a more intense training session – maybe a spin class, at home strength workout, or a pvolve class – I make it a priority to help my body properly recover.

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That can mean rest, but it also means fueling. Fueling properly post-workout to ensure you recover and don’t feel wiped out. My favorite post-workout meal? This amazing post workout smoothie!! It’s high in protein, energizing, delicious, packed with fiber and couldn’t be easier to make.

How to Make the Best Post Workout Smoothie

This smoothie is PACKED with ingredients that your body needs after a hard workout. And just like any smoothie, all you need to do is dump your ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth!

But what really makes this the best post workout smoothie is the ingredients. I curated them to give you as much nutrition as possible for your body after a hard workout.

1. Raw Coconut Water

Rather than using a nut-milk or water as the base for this smoothie, I opted for raw coconut water. Coconut water has lots of electrolytes as well as being high in potassium, so it’s a great drink for after your workout. One word of caution: you’ve got to buy raw. Most coconut waters have been “pasteurized” or cooked a really high temperature which basically just kills any of the good nutrients that are inside. My favorite brand is Harmless Harvest – it tastes like you’re drinking it straight from a coconut!

2. Banana + Pineapple

Both of these fruits are fairly high in “good” carbs, and also give your body a good dose of potassium. They not only help give the smoothie some sweetness, but they also help you recover from your workout.

3. Blueberries

We all know that blueberries are high in antioxidants which can really help speed up your recovery after your workout.

4. Raw, Vegan Protein

I know that protein powders can be a sticky subject for a lot of people and this is completely optional in this smoothie. When I’m looking at a protein powder, there are few things I make sure it has. It needs to be raw, vegan, organic and without added sugars. The one I used today is from Garden of Life, but I also like hemp protein as an alternative.

5. Spinach

It wouldn’t be an SQ smoothie without some spinach! Spinach is packed with nutrients like fiber, protein, iron, zinc and more. It’s also pretty much tasteless, so throwing a handful will go unnoticed! Plus this post workout smoothie is a glorious purple color, so it’s just a sneaky way to add more greens into your diet without even knowing it’s there!

6. Maca

The last ingredient I want to highlight is maca. Maca is an ancient superfood from Peru that has been used for hundreds (if not thousands) of years to provide energy. It also has a naturally sweet and caramel flavor which goes perfectly with our smoothie.

This smoothie really does have it all!

What is Maca?

Maca is a plant found in the high altitudes of Peru and Bolivia, used by indigenous Andean societies for its superfood qualities. It’s a powder is made from the root of the plant and is known to nourish the body’s endocrine system and help us cope with stress. Maca also energizes naturally, without the side effects that you get from caffeine, as well as supporting hormone balance in women and reproductive health.

I like using maca for the flavor, and I love that I feel more alert and energized after consuming it. So adding it to your smoothie? A simple way to boost your smoothie and energy at the same time!

Ingredient Substitutions & Swaps

I know there might be some ingredients you want to change, so if you do want to make some swaps, here’s what I would suggest:

• Coconut water: you can use whichever liquid you want, just know this will reduce the post-workout benefits of it!
• Banana: mango or more pineapple will work!
• Pineapple: mango or banana can be used instead
• Blueberries: any type of berry works well
• Protein: either swap with another powder or use 3 tablespoons of hemp seeds instead
• Maca: you can leave it out if you don’t have access or try a little bit of matcha powder!

And that’s pretty much it! This is honestly my go-to post workout smoothie recipe and I can’t wait for you to try it. Happy sweating and happy recovering!

Easy Dairy Free Detox Smoothie for Weight Loss

Who doesn’t love a good smoothie recipe? They’re an easy way to get all the healthy, flat belly ingredients you need to help you detox your body before the end of bikini season. And it’s the best solution for a quick, healthy matcha breakfast in the morning or as a post-workout cool down after a good sweat session. Packed with refreshing berry fruits and muscle building protein, this easy smoothie recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds and will give you the boost you need to help you in your weight loss goals.

Shefit Matcha Berry Smoothie for Weight Loss

Prep time: 5 mins

Total time: 5 mins

Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or whichever nut milk you prefer)
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 banana
• 2 tablespoons plant based protein powder
• 1 Tablespoon matcha powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• coconut flakes

Instructions

• In a blender, blend the nut milk, blueberries, banana, strawberries, coconut oil, protein powder, matcha, cinnamon, ginger, and salt until smooth.
• Pour into two glasses.
• Sprinkle with coconut flakes for extra prettiness!
• Drink immediately.

So why are these ingredients your best bet for weight loss? Read on to find out!

1. Bananas

Bananas are an important addition to any smoothie because of their smooth texture and low calorie count. They can also help with your weight loss efforts as they have been proven toreduce belly bloat and increase bloat-fighting gut bacteria. Bananas also have soluble fiber, which can relieve or prevent constipation. A good source of fiber and potassium, bananas should always have a place in your smoothie recipes.

2. Blueberries

Blueberries are a delicious addition to your smoothie and are a healthy choice too. They’re packed with vitamin C, potassium and powerful antioxidants to help you reduce belly fat and keep up with your weight loss goals. They’re also full of belly filling fiber to keep your digestive system going. They are least expensive–from May through October.

3. Cinnamon

Cinnamon isn’t just a flavor enhancer for your favorite smoothie or baking recipes. It is also chock full of polyphenols – micronutrients that have been proven to reduce belly bloat. There’s also evidence that cinnamon can have a stabilizing effect on blood sugar levels which could, in turn, help to curb your appetite.

4. Coconut Oil

It might not seem like a common smoothie ingredient, but coconut oil is an ideal mix-in due to its neutral flavor and ability to help torch belly fat. Coconut oil contains a unique combination of fatty acids that can have a powerful effect on your metabolism.

5. Plant Based Protein Powder

Adding protein powder to your smoothie is a great and easy way to get muscle building protein while helping you feel full at the same time. An increase in lean muscle will help you burn more fat thus helping with your weight loss goals. Look for a plant based protein powder free from whey, casein and other dairy based ingredients as they will increase bloating.

7. Matcha

Not only is matcha a delicious addition to any smoothie, it also comes packed with proven weight loss benefits. Matcha has thermogenic properties that promote oxidation of fat and help the body burn more calories. Matcha can also enhance your exercise performance and help to speed up recovery after high-intensity interval training – both of which can also help with weight loss.

8. Ginger

Ginger adds tons of flavor to any smoothie but did you know it can also help keep your weight under control? It’s an amazingnatural anti-inflammatory and an all-star digestive aid. It soothes the digestive system and relaxes the muscles of the digestive tract, which can relieve bloating. Ginger helps keep you feeling full, which in turn, can help curb your cravings and your urge to overeat.

9. Strawberries

Strawberries are great for controlling blood sugar by slowing the breakdown of carbs into sugar. They also encourage the production of the fat-burning and metabolic hormones adiponectin and leptin, resulting in a higher metabolic rate which can then lead to more weight loss.

So head to the grocery store, pick up your favorite smoothie ingredients and make yourself a healthy and delicious detox smoothie for breakfast or as a post-workout snack. Packed full of nutrition with mouth-watering fruit and muscle-building protein, your body is sure to thank you!

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