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Losing weight without dieting is often very easy with the help of green smoothies: If you replace a meal per day with a green smoothie, you usually lose a few pounds. You will quickly find your own feel-good weight - without permanent diets and without having to give up small sins - you should even be able to maintain your feel-good weight. There a five quite plausible reasons why "With green smoothies to the bikini figure" is not a cheeky advertising promise.
Overview
- Green smoothies are an easily digestible and filling meal
- Green smoothies stop cravings for junk food and sugar
- Green smoothies reduce fat and water retention
- Lose weight without dieting with green smoothies
- Green smoothies are suitable for everyday use and outsmart the yoyo effect
1. Green smoothies are an easily digestible and filling meal
...if they are freshly prepared from leafy greens, ripe fruits and water, without any added sugar or finished products. Unlike freshly squeezed juices, the ingredients in green smoothies are processed whole, therefore smoothies contain a lot of fiber. Blending creates an easily digestible but high-fiber meal that satiates for a long time. If I drink 0.7 to 1 liter of Green Smoothie for breakfast, I don't feel hungry until noon - about 3 hours later. In the meantime, I don't even have appetite for a small snack.
2. Green smoothies stop the craving for junk food and sugar
After a green smoothie, the craving for addictive foods goes away: sugar, coffee, junk food, white flour products - for some, it is also supposed to help against nicotine. I definitely need my espresso before my smoothie - or I won't even want a green smoothie - we don't want that.
Relevant literature: Befreite Ernährung by Christian Dittrich-Opitz
Reasons for this claim: Green smoothies really nourish the human cells. Those who are truly nourished are also truly satiated. In this phase uncontrolled hunger attacks have no chance. Among other things, this is due to the alkalizing effect of green smoothies. You can find out more about alkaline nutrition here.
3. Green smoothies reduce fat and water depots
Every day we take in toxins from food and the environment - e. G. through pills, through exhaust fumes, through food packed in plastic. If the toxins cannot be completely disposed by our detoxification organs - liver, kidneys, intestines and skin - the body builds up fat and water deposits as "final storage". It is visible as cellulite for women and belly fat for men. Green smoothies are a terrific support for the detoxification organs. They can help to reduce existing deposits. Result: We lose weight.
4. Lose weight with green smoothies without dieting
I don't like diets, I don't like permanent indulgence either. I like chocolate. But: I also like green smoothies. They have been my favorite breakfast for 5 years. All three of the above mentioned points are integrated into my daily life. Instead of changing my diet, I supplemented my diet without much hassle - and lost a few kilos along the way. Nevertheless, I still like to eat a 5-course meal in the evening and would never give up a festive feast with the family.
5. Green smoothies are suitable for everyday use and outsmart the yo-yo effect
Green smoothies can be prepared in no time at all: Add ripe fruit, leafy greens and water to a high-speed blender. Blend for about 1 minute. Done. Maximum preparation time: 10 minutes including cleaning. Smoothies give you a feeling of lightness, convenient to carry to work, travel, exercise - wherever. Guaranteed without yo-yo effect - because the above-mentioned points 1-4 prevail. The simplicity of smoothies is another reason why it wasn't hard for me to integrate them into my daily life.
Did green smoothies help you lose weight or maintain your feel-good weight?
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Carla
However, I usually get heartburn from the smoothies, especially in the evening. My usual ingredients are spinach, leaf lettuce, cucumber, apples or pear, sometimes ginger, some avocado or cashews. There are other ingredients too, but this is my “standard”. Can you guys think of any ways I can manage the stomach acid? Best regards and thank you! Anja
perhaps reduce the amount you drink and omit the cash nuts - they unnecessarily weigh down the smoothie and make it less alkaline.
Kind regards,
Carla
I loved your challenge and enthusiastically tried out new recipes! I've always been a smoothie fan, but I usually just freestyled it, resulting in tasty but somewhat similar-tasting drinks. I will definitely participate again! I have one more question: do you have any ideas for smoothies in the evening? I haven't dared to drink these vitamin bombs late in the day because I wouldn't want to be energized right before bed. Maybe there's something like that, perhaps with lavender or something that is easy to digest and calming?
Best regards,
Anke
Thank you so much for your kind feedback and praise for our Challenge :) We haven't created any special evening smoothies yet, but of course, calming wild herbs such as St. John's Wort, Valerian, or Lemon Balm are great options. Fresh chamomile flowers also work well in the evenings - either in a Green Smoothie or as a topping.
Warm regards,
Anne
Vacation blender sounds great!!!
I've been thinking for a while how I can have a vacation with green smoothies too -
or if I can never go on vacation again ;-)
Which vacation blender can you recommend???
That would be THE solution :)))
At home, I use the Vitamix.
Can your vacation blender match that?
Thank you very much for your information in advance.
Best regards,
Ulrike
I have a tip for you: go on vacation and take the Vitamix S30 with you - it is smaller than your home mixer and, most importantly, lighter. When I travel with my family, every kilogram really matters. The great thing about air travel is that you can separate the blade block from the container and only check in the blades. You can read all about how it works and how happy my little Vitamix made me on my last trip to Italy here.
Enjoy reading,
Carla
When I read the responses, I miss any criticism, and I can't shake the feeling that many "esoteric aunts" are expressing themselves and turning it into a religion.
I'm not up for such ridiculousness!
Best regards,
sf.Paul
If you manage to prepare good fruit smoothies, it should also be possible to make a good green smoothie. Of course, I am not familiar with the leafy greens available in the Philippines, but I believe you should be able to find pak choi there as well. So here's my suggestion: Combine 3 pak choi leaves with 1 banana, 1 slice of pineapple, 1/2 mango, a little lime with the peel, and water as needed. A few leaves of fresh mint would also go well with it. First, you put the soft fruits in the blender, then add the remaining ingredients and blend until you get a smooth and creamy consistency. With a high-performance blender, this takes about 1 minute.
But for the good taste of green smoothies, it's not only about the combination of ingredients, but also about the blender. Because compared to fruit smoothies, leafy greens, which are more fibrous, require a powerful device to be finely and creamy pureed together with the fruits. And this has absolutely nothing to do with esotericism, but with technology.
Best regards, Carla
I am brand new here and would love to know why you advise against using iceberg lettuce in one of your smoothie recipes. It's growing so beautifully in my garden right now.
Warm greetings from down-under,
Susanne
Iceberg lettuce has significantly less chlorophyll content than other deep green leafy greens such as spinach, wild herbs, or even parsley, which is why we prefer those. However, there is nothing wrong with using iceberg lettuce directly from the garden (you can't get any fresher than that!) and incorporating it into a green smoothie with other leafy greens that are richer in chlorophyll.
Best regards,
Carla
We cannot confirm the recommendations of your naturopath. The only thing we avoid in the green smoothie is carbonated water because of its acidic effect. We recommend using high-quality water such as still water, spring water, or filtered tap water. Of course, you can also use freshly squeezed juices. For culinary reasons, we like to use fresh orange juice, which gives a very gentle and wonderfully full-bodied flavor in the green smoothie.
Best regards, Carla
The blender is "cleansed" with coconut water, so that nothing is lost.
By the way, I've been drinking the smoothies almost daily for about 3 years now and with my mid-70s, I feel fitter and healthier. I bring a small and powerful blender on my vacations.
Keep up the good work.
Carla
I think smoothies are great and enjoy drinking them. However, I have a question for you. What if, for example in the evening when the craving for something sweet or similar usually hits, we replace a meal with a smoothie?
Does it have any positive or even negative effects on the body?
Best regards.
Warm regards, Carla
If you have persistent problems with heartburn, we recommend that you consult your doctor or naturopath. Only in this way you can find out the cause of the heartburn and if you may have other intolerances or similar issues.
Warm regards from Berlin, Anne
I also participated in the Challenge, and it was great! It wasn't as difficult as I thought to get used to it.
After reading the 5 reasons, I understand that I was able to easily go without food until lunchtime and had much less hunger and cravings.
However, something very strange happened right after the three weeks (I wanted to continue, and I enjoyed all the recipes). When I took my first sip in the morning, I felt nauseous and couldn't drink smoothies anymore. I've tried again and again, but it just doesn't work. Does anyone have a similar experience or know how I can get back on track?
I was and still am really disappointed because I found it so great and noticed how beneficial it was. And now this obstacle...
I'm looking forward to your tips and experiences.
Lots of love, Doro
First of all, we were delighted that you participated in our challenge and that you were so enthusiastic about it. It's a pity that you didn't enjoy the green smoothies anymore after the challenge. Maybe you needed a short break after having so many smoothies? I would suggest gradually reintroducing yourself to green smoothies after a few days off, starting with mild and simple ingredients. And if you've already been bitten by the smoothie bug, your appetite for green smoothies will surely return soon. Perhaps you'll enjoy drinking them together with others? In our Detox Program, you can find new recipes that are specifically detoxifying and soothing.
Warm regards from Berlin,
Anne
Do you generally lose weight with green smoothies? What about children or people who are already thin? Do they become even thinner by consuming green smoothies or do they gain weight because they are getting better nourishment from them?
Best regards,
Melanie
We can't make a general statement about whether Green Smoothies help with weight loss or weight gain. It always depends on your individual metabolism, other dietary habits, and especially your lifestyle.
From our experience, Green Smoothies can be helpful in achieving your ideal weight, especially when consumed as a meal replacement. For most people, this means replacing a breakfast consisting of bread and other carbohydrates with a nutrient and fiber-rich meal that is low in carbs. That's why many people lose a few kilograms when making this switch. Rarely do we hear from Challenge participants that they have gained weight with Green Smoothies. If that is your goal, Heidi's advice may be useful. Alternatively, you could also focus on using fruits that are high in fructose, such as very ripe bananas, mangos, or occasionally dried fruits like Medjool dates and figs, when preparing Green Smoothies. Give it a try.
Best regards, Carla
my wife and I are currently still in the challenge, we started a bit later, but in the end, it doesn't really matter.
We are very excited and have already signed up for the next one!
In this context, I would like to draw attention to a very worth-reading book.
"Schlank mit Darm" by Prof. Dr. Michaela Axt-Gadermann.
I'm looking forward to more great recipes from you and everything else that is to come!
Keep up the good work!
Best regards,
Günter
many of us only have your Green Smoothies for breakfast around 11 am because we don't feel hungry before that. I'm included in that group. And at this time, even in winter, I'm easily ready to have a Green Smoothie. A tip for you would be to prepare the Green Smoothie with lukewarm water or let the blender mix a little longer. This way, the smoothie is lightly warmed and perhaps more enjoyable for you to drink during the cold season. Otherwise, it's also a good idea to enjoy it as a snack later. Sometimes, in the afternoon, I crave for some green supply - though slightly savory with celery. It gives another nice energy boost towards the evening.
Best regards,
Carla
Are you familiar with wheatgrass as well?
I have it in powder form, good organic quality. I took it as instructed. I started experiencing quite severe headaches. So, I reduced the dosage to just one teaspoon every morning. However, the headaches didn't go away, and I even had two migraines in one week. I usually only have them once every one or two years!
Am I doing something wrong? Should I start differently? I read somewhere that this might be related to the detoxification phase and that it will stop once everything is flushed out!?! But how long does this phase usually last? If I know that I need to start differently or that it will stop after three weeks, for example, I can handle it differently.
I participated in your Green Smoothies Challenge. It was fantastic. I heard that you can also work with grasses there???
I would greatly appreciate any help and information!
Thank you very much,
Kerstin
I'm glad you enjoyed our challenge. Green smoothies can also be made with wheatgrass or barley grass. However, as I mentioned earlier, in order for you to enjoy it, I would recommend first determining the cause of your headaches. I hope I was able to help you. Best regards, Katharina.