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Green juices are made with a series of fresh vegetables and fruits that have very beneficial properties for the health of the body and to contribute to weight loss. When green juices are ingested, the body quickly absorbs its nutrients, achieving immediate benefits. Mainly, the consumption of green juices helps to lose weight and reduce measures thanks to the fact that they eliminate that extra fat that accumulates in the body, improve digestion, purify the body and accelerate metabolism.
But this is not all, in addition to losing weight in a healthy way, green juices are also incredible for general health, since they are very rich in water and improve blood quality, hydrate the skin and promote healthy cell regeneration by containing many antioxidant components.
Next, we show some recipes for green juices to lose weight with which you can accelerate and improve the fat burning process and, therefore, which are perfect for those who are interested in losing weight in a completely natural way.
Green juice recipes to lose weight
Green parsley and lemon juice
Parsley is an ingredient with very intesting slimming properties, it helps to eliminate accumulated fluids and toxins, thus avoiding suffering from bloating and gaining weight. For its part, lemon is diuretic, digestive and reduces the desire to eat, generating a significant feeling of satiety.
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch of parsley
- 1 lemon
- 1 glass of water
Preparation: chop the parsley and squeeze the lemon to obtain its juice. Process both ingredients by adding the glass of water.
Green juice of nopal and celery
The nopal is a fruit that is obtained from a type of cactus plant and is a good ally to lose weight effectively. It is low in calories and fat, contains soluble fiber that prevents the absorption and accumulation of fats and reduces appetite. In addition, it is cleansing and is excellent for preventing conditions such as cellulite and fluid retention.
Ingredients:
- 1 small nopal
- 2 sticks of celery
- 2 slices of pineapple
- ½ grapefruit
- 2 glasses of water
Preparation: remove the thorns from the nopal with a knife, wash and chop. Cut the rest of the ingredients and put them all in the blender to process them. Pour the thick liquid obtained into a glass and drink.
Green apple, kiwi and cucumber juice
This is one of the most effective green juices for weight loss that can be prepared, since it combines the properties of three very powerful slimming foods: green apple, kiwi and cucumber. The apple is low in calories, cleansing and very satisfying; kiwi is a negative calorie food, that is, more calories are spent eating and digesting it than it provides; and cucumber is a great natural diuretic.
Ingredients:
- 1 green apple
- 1 kiwi
- ½ cucumber
- 1 glass of water
Preparation: peel the food and cut it into pieces. Add them in the blender with a glass of water and process until obtaining a homogeneous juice. You can improve the flavor by adding a few drops of lemon juice.
Cucumber, pineapple and celery green juice
The mixture of cucumber, pineapple and celery is also ideal to make a green juice to lose weight and purify the body. The combination of these three foods helps to burn more body fat, balance body fluids and improve the digestion process, avoiding gas, abdominal bloating and constipation .
Ingredients:
- 2 stalks of celery
- 2 slices of pineapple
- ½ cucumber
- 1 teaspoon oat bran
- 1 cup of water
Preparation: wash and chop the celery, pineapple and cucumber. Place these ingredients together with the oat bran and water in the blender and process until obtaining a consistent juice without lumps. Add more water if it is too thick.
Spirulina Green Juice
Spirulina is a seaweed that has become a superfood for its incredible properties, among which those related to weight loss stand out. It allows to accelerate the metabolism, consequently accelerating the burning of fats, it contains an amino acid that reduces the appetite and the desire to eat at the brain level, and is very satiating.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon powdered spirulina
- 2 oranges
- 2 apples
- 1 lemon
Preparation: peel and chop the oranges and apples. Squeeze the lemon to extract the juice. Add the chopped fruit, the lemon juice and the spirulina in the blender and process until obtaining a homogeneous juice.
How to drink green juices to lose weight
Although the above green juices can be taken throughout the day, to make the most of their slimming properties, it is advisable to take them on an empty stomach before starting to eat breakfast. Likewise, it is best to drink them freshly prepared, in this way you avoid that the foods with which they are made lose much of their properties.
If you want to lose weight and obtain good results, the consumption of green juices must be combined with a low-calorie and balanced diet and a routine of physical exercise. It is also important to bear in mind that these juices, being cleansing, cannot be consumed for very long.
Hello Readers, I am Nikki Bella a Psychology student. I have always been concerned about human behavior and the mental processes that lead us to act and think the way we do. My collaboration as an editor in the psychology area of Well Being Pole has allowed me to investigate further and expand my knowledge in the field of mental health; I have also acquired great knowledge about physical health and well-being, two fundamental bases that are directly related and are part of all mental health.