wreen smoothies are everywhere, and don’t get me wrong – they are fantastic! But with many of the green smoothie recipes available, you’re missing out on the power of red super fruits, and in many smoothies from different sources, you’re also missing out on
some amazing super foods
that provide your body with a real boost while adding incredible,
exotic flavors you’ll find irresistible. Note that
I have nothing against green smoothies – in fact, I recommend
them
to my clients and have written extensivelyabout
them! It’s just that when the focus is all on green, there
are many nutrients that might not make it into your diet
On Awesome Reasons to Enjoy Red Smoothies
I skimmed a few benefits of red smoothies in the previous chapter, and you might already have some great reasons of your own to add to the ones I listed. Let’s take a closer look.
Detoxification
Your body has its own mechanisms for removing toxins, but overexposure causes a burden, slowing the detoxification process. By drinking red smoothies, you can give your body some help with detoxification, making it much easier
to eliminate the toxins that lead to weight gain and harm your wellbeing. Detoxification helps you live better and happier, and it can also help you live a longer life. How does this work? We’re always breathing air, drinking water and other beverages, and of course, eating our favorite foods. But what happens after the body extracts what it needs from the particles we
ingest? Digestion results in even
more waste. While this is a natural byproduct of the
digestive
process, some waste is almost always left behind, and
your toxic load increases. The powerful red super fruits and
super foods provide fiber that sweeps your body clean, tones
your digestive system, and eliminates built-up toxins along the way.
The red smoothies that you will be
drinking consist of 100-percent raw ingredients, meaning
that none of the nutrition has been broken down or
altered in any way. These red smoothies are loaded with
antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, phytonutrients,
anti-inflammatory substances, pure water and so much
more. They’re also packed with chlorophyll, which is a substance
produced by plants, which is similar in
structure to the hemoglobin your blood contains.3 In a sense, drinking red smoothies
is a bit like receiving a blood
transfusion that completely refreshes your body.
Weight Loss
Did you know that simply losing
between one-fifth and one-tenth of your current weight can
lead to a whole host of health benefits? Scientific evidence
points to a decrease in bad (LDL) cholesterol and an increase
in good (HDL) cholesterol, a significant drop in triglycerides,
and a decrease in problems related to high blood
pressure. The same amount of weight loss has a positive
impact on diabetes, decreases insulin resistance, and
improves sleep apnea.
Inflammation that leads to strokes
and heart attacks drops with a weight loss of ten percent or
higher. A staggering number of Americans are
overweight, and
obesity is a problem that compounds
other health problems. Even when we have just a few pounds
to lose, we reap benefits by shedding the excess
weight! If you are hoping to lose weight, you will not
be disappointed by your newfound red smoothie habit.
These delicious blends are so tasty that they seem like forbidden
treats, but their high water content, fiber, and
nutritious ingredients let you enjoy them in abundance while staying
full, reducing the
cravings that accompany most weight
loss plans, and feeling no sense of deprivation.
