Three Smoothies That Boost Metabolism

Summer is just around the corner which means everyone is hitting the gym and dieting……

To help you out I have three belly flattening super smoothies for you to try out….. and I do have to say they are yummy……also they do have Whey Protein in the smoothies….

• Whey protein speeds slimming.
o It reduces hunger by 68%.
o It boosts metabolism by 25%.

By adding whey to a smoothie delivers lasting appetite control. If you drink a whey infused smoothie, you will enjoy a 68% greater boost in levels of satiety hormones glucagon like peptide-1 and cholecystokinin. This will help you to consume 19% fewer calories at your next meal.

Consuming a whey smoothie revs metabolic rate by 25% and fat burning by 18% for up to 5.5 hours, according to a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Additional studies have shown that amino acids in whey, such as leucine, are to thank for the metabolic boost. Another perk: whey helps preserve lean muscle mass during weight loss, so calorie burn remains higher 24/7.

Melon Berry Blast
• 1 cup frozen raspberries
• ½ cup diced seedless watermelon
• ¼ cup pomegranate juice
• 1 scoop whey protein powder

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree 30 seconds or until smooth. Sweeten with honey to taste, if desired.

**BONUS! The anthocyanins found in raspberries enhance memory.

Blue Coconut Paradise

• 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple with juice
• 1 cup chilled coconut juice or water
• 2 oz blue-colored fruit punch (or curacao liqueur)
• 1 scoop whey powder
• 2 tsp. lime juice

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree 30 seconds or until smooth. Stir in a couple drops of blue food coloring, if desired.

**BONUS! The bromelain found in pineapple eases body aches and pains.

Pango Creamsicle

• 1 cup diced frozen peaches
• ½ cup diced mangoes
• ½ cup peach nectar
• ¼ cup ice cubes
• 1 scoop whey protein powder

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree 30 seconds or until smooth. Sweeten with sugar to taste, if desired.

**BONUS! The vitamin C in mangoes helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.