Low Calorie Smoothie Recipes

Low calorie smoothie recipes - There was a time when I thought I was doing myself good by drinking a glass of orange or pineapple juice out of a carton. Well, after all, the carton advertised it was full of vitamin c so that must be good for me. However that was before I bought a blender. Now I will only drink a smoothie which has been made with fresh fruit, and drink it immediately - knowing one hundred percent that it is not only brimming full of vitamin c and other vital vitamins, but rich in fibre also.

Modern thinking states that eating raw fruit which has not been cooked or processed in any way is the best for our bodies. By cooking or processing fruits and vegetables you are killing enzymes which are vital for our bodies to functions properly. This is one great reason to go ahead and make your own smoothies. If you are interested in finding out more about raw eating, then click here.

Smoothies can be drunk as a leisurly drink on a hot summer's day with friends or drunk as a nutritional lunch when you just don’t have time to sit and eat. They make a great start to the day - by kicking your system into action - taken at breakfast time. Try replacing breakfast and lunch with a smoothie to lose weight and to gain a healthy body with glowing skin.

Although rich in fruit some smoothies can be high in calories especially if you have added cream. Try replacing one of our smoothies for a meal, it's a healthy way to diet. Here we have tried to give you a few low calorie smoothie recipes which you can be confident will be suitable for your diet.