10 refreshing summer smoothies for quick Weight loss

As summers start to kick in, the scorching sun and the humidity make us eat less and drink more. It is one of the reasons why the summer season is known as the ‘apt’ time for weight loss. The tenuous connection between summers and weight loss makes us realize the fact that it is time to dig into those chilled & delicious shakes and smoothies that can help in the weight loss process. However, when we contacted Shweta Shah, a Holistic Nutritionist to know more about the recipes that can pave the way to a quick weight loss, she was quick to respond that “Milk is best left alone and one should not mix it with any other fruits or foods for weight loss.”

According to Ayurveda, milk is not compatible with fruits, melons, sour fruits, and bananas. The whole combination of milk and fruits is Viruddha Ahara, which may lead to disturbance in the digestion system and can result in poor digestion, ama accumulation, vitiation of dhatus, and even channels obstruction. Thus, we asked her some of the best smoothie recipes that anyone can have during the ‘hot’ months to get in shape quickly. Well, it is not surprising that smoothies are the easiest way to soak in all the nutrients of food, be it fruits or vegetables. They are also quite delicious and can become that instant dose of energy in the breakfast. They can also treat your skin well while helping in weight loss. So, here are some of the smoothie recipes that you must try this summer season. (Images courtesy: iStock)

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Ingredients

1 cup Papaya (chopped)

1 tsp Flax Seeds (ground)

Water, as required

Some Ice cubes

Method

Take a mixer jar and add papaya, some crushed ice, ground flaxseed with a little water. Combine them together and process for about 30 seconds, or until smooth and frosty. Have it immediately.

Ingredients

1/2 cup shredded bottle gourd

1/2 cup chopped cucumber

1/4 cup chilled water

1 tbsp lemon juice

A pinch of Himalayan pink salt

Method

Toss the shredded bottle gourd and chopped cucumber into a blender and give it a spin. Add the chilled water and lemon juice and stir well. Pour the smoothie into a glass and add a pinch of Himalayan pink salt and stir well before drinking.

Ingredients

1/2 Apple

1 Orange (halved, peeled, and seedless)

1 Carrot (small)

1/4 Cucumber (peeled)

1-inch Ginger

1/4 Lemon (peeled)

Water to dilute, if needed

Method

Take a juicer jar and add the fruits in it, Juice them all! Add water if you think the juice has to be diluted. Also, add a little stevia to it to enhance the taste or if you can, drink it without any sweetener, as it is already sweet enough. Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 Amla (chopped)

1/2 Beetroot (chopped)

1 Carrot (chopped)

Method

In a blender jar, and add all the ingredients. Blend them well and strain them afterward. Drink it fresh to get the most out of it.

Ingredients

1 Sweet Potato (medium)

1 Carrot (small)

1 handful of Spinach

1-Inch Ginger

Black Salt (a pinch)

½ cup Water

A few drops of Lemon

Method

Wash and peel the sweet potatoes and carrots. Cut them into medium-sized cubes and then chop spinach and ginger. Add all the constituents in the food processor along with ½ cup of water. Add a pinch of black salt and a few drops of lemon. Blend for a few minutes to form a smooth paste. Pour in a serving mug and enjoy. Best served chilled and fresh in between breakfast and lunch daily.

Ingredients

1 cup Mint Leaves

1 cup Coriander Leaves

1/2 tsp Lemon Juice

Water

Method

Start by washing and blanching the coriander leaves in warm water. Add mint leaves, coriander leaves, and lemon juice in a blender jar and blend well. Sieve the juice. Pour the mint coriander smoothie in a tall glass and enjoy! This mint coriander smoothie helps in weight loss as well as detoxification.

Ingredients

1 cup Papaya (sliced)

1 cup Orange or Mausambi Juice

1 tsp Lemon Juice (optional)

2 soaked Figs

1 tsp Flax Seeds

Method

In a blender jar, add figs, orange juice, and flax seeds, blend until smooth. Add the papaya and blend further. Once done, pour in a glass and pour lemon juice in it and enjoy!

Ingredients

1 cup Mixed Fruits (apple, papaya, pear, mango, banana etc.)

3-4 Nos Strawberry

50 ml Coconut Milk

1 tsp Honey

Method

Put all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Ingredients

1 Banana (medium)

10-15 Nos Mint leaves

2-3 Lime Drops

1 Date (seedless)

1/4 cup water

Method

Add all the ingredients in a blender jar and blend them all together until smooth. Enjoy it fresh!

Ingredients

1/4 cup Pineapple

1 Orange (peeled)

1/2 cup raw spinach

1 cup almond/coconut milk

Method

Add all the ingredients to a blender jar and blend until smooth. Transfer in a glass and enjoy.