Weight loss cocktails often include soy protein, less often milk or egg base, as well as microcellulose which, when it enters the stomach, creates a feeling of satiety. These are protein-carbohydrate mixtures of natural ingredients that promote weight loss and normalize digestive and metabolic processes in the body. These shakes are available at pharmacies and sports nutrition stores, where they are sold as beverages or powders that need to be diluted with water before use.
Homemade cocktails are more useful, because they are prepared exclusively from natural products, they do not contain dyes, emulsifiers. Various drinks of natural composition can reduce weight and normalize metabolism, fill the body with energy, quickly and long suppress hunger, serve as a source of vitamins and trace elements for the body and stabilize the digestive tract.
Types of weight loss cocktails
Regardless of the composition and purpose, almost all weight loss cocktails work in an identical way:
- prevent the deposition of fat, the energy obtained from the drink is completely consumed due to low calorie content;
- enable fast saturation, thanks to the composition rich in plant fibers. Liquid and airy consistency reduces serving volume;
- compensate for the lack of vitamins and microelements due to the composition of vitamins and proteins, accelerating metabolism, including lipolysis;
- accelerate the resorption of fat deposits due to the ingredients that burn fat in the composition (citrus, ginger) in problematic parts of the body quickly and without deposits;
- give the body extra energy, increasing efficiency, providing liveliness and good mood;
- significantly reduce the calorie content of the daily diet, if they are replaced by one of the full meals (breakfast or dinner).
Properly selected cocktail of appropriate composition will quickly reduce weight and strengthen the body. There are several types of cocktails.
fat burning
Such cocktails can be easily prepared at home from various spices (cinnamon, ginger), citrus fruits (lemon, lime, grapefruit). Fat-burning cocktails are drunk on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before breakfast or between meals, when there is a desire for a snack. Cocktails of this composition are more effective in the background of physical activity and proper nutrition.
dietary
With fruits and vegetables on hand, you can easily prepare low-calorie diet smoothies at home, which can help reduce the average daily calorie content of the food you eat. Cocktails can be prepared from greens (asparagus, parsley, spinach), vegetables (cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes), berries (gooseberries, strawberries, currants), fruits (melons, watermelons), citrus fruits (grapefruit, lemon, lime, kiwi, kiwi, oranges), low-fat dairy products (yogurt, kefir, cottage cheese) and ground red peppers. Diet shakes are recommended as a substitute for breakfast or dinner.
Saturation
Some foods burn hunger and suppress appetite. Using cocktails between main meals makes it easier to support even a strict diet. An example of such a cocktail can be a mixture of grapefruit, pineapple, green apples, bananas and oranges, oatmeal and bran, dried fruit with nuts. Such drinks are saturated with fiber which, when they enter the stomach, swell and create a feeling of satiety, as a result, the brain receives a signal that there is no need to eat.
soy
Soy cocktails are included in a special group. Such drinks allow you to lose weight quickly and efficiently. Soy cocktails are used as a sports diet, they can be easily prepared at home. The main component is soy milk, which is mixed with a selected low-calorie fat-burning product. Soy shakes reduce appetite and enable the maintenance of muscle mass due to the anti-catabolic effect. Intake of these drinks improves well-being, normalizes metabolism, stabilizes the emotional background, increases endurance during excessive physical exertion.
Protein
The most popular and used cocktails are protein or protein (milk). Taking these cocktails allows you to speed up your metabolism, increase your calorie consumption, and increase your efficiency during intense physical training. Protein shakes are not recommended for individual intolerance to proteins, diabetes, pathologies of the liver, kidneys, bladder, heart, during pregnancy.
Protein drinks can replace 1 (or 2) meals. You can use such cocktails between meals. Athletes drink cocktails 30 minutes before training and the same amount after training. Cocktails are drunk both in the morning and after running. The composition of protein shakes can include low-fat dairy products, egg whites, soy, seafood (shrimp are recommended).
Diuretic and laxative cocktails
Such drinks are not used often. For cooking, use cucumber, watermelon, melon. They help you lose not fat, but harmful substances and excess fluid.
A good cocktail should contain at least three components. If you are preparing a smoothie, be sure to add berries. The concept of fresh refers to freshly squeezed juices.
Pros and cons
The use of cocktails for weight loss has both positive and negative effects on the body.
Plusesof these drinks is the minimum number of calorie composition and high content of useful elements. Some cocktails have an energy value equal to meat dishes. They raise the tone and immunity, prevent colds.
Cocktails that contain pectin and fiber cause a feeling of satiety, stimulate the removal of toxins. Protein drinks stimulate muscle growth, energize the body.
lackIt is believed that their regular use can cause bowel emptying problems. Sugar in the protein shake can have the opposite effect of weight gain. Consuming protein shakes can lead to calcium buildup and cause a variety of kidney problems. In lactose intolerance, a protein drink can cause bloating and cramps.
General rules for making weight loss cocktails
A blender, mixer or shaker should be used to prepare fat-burning cocktails. They allow you to get a drink of airy consistency. All ingredients should be weighed with a weighing scale, because compliance with the stated proportions is important to achieve the desired result.
It is recommended to use only fresh fruits in cocktails, and not frozen or canned fruits and berries. Dairy products should be low or low in fat. Some recipes recommend the use of natural honey. But a weight loss cocktail should not include honey, even if it is natural. It is advisable to use raw eggs if they are fresh, otherwise you can add boiled eggs to the cocktail.
After use, the blender must be carefully washed so that the remains of the beverage components do not become acidic in it.
The cocktail should be prepared for 1 serving to be drunk immediately, following this scheme:
- grind ingredients, cut into cubes;
- add a certain amount of liquid to the blender;
- stir for about 3 minutes, until foam appears on the surface;
- add liquid (if specified in the recipe);
- poured into a glass.
The taste of the cocktail can be adjusted as part of the recipe.
It is advisable to choose only one weight loss cocktail regimen, for example, in the morning, substituting breakfast instead of lunch, only in the evening, 30 minutes before and after training, 30 minutes before meals or three times a day. When replacing a meal with a drink, it is best to combine it with whole grain bread or nuts. Cocktails should be drunk in small sips, for this purpose cocktail tubes are used. At the beginning of the drink you need to drink only 1 glass, if the negative reaction does not appear in the form of rash, gastrointestinal disorders, then the amount can be increased to 2 glasses a day.
In order to increase efficiency, it is recommended to adjust the diet and adhere to the rules of a healthy lifestyle. After 14 days, the results should be recorded, if the weight does not decrease, then you need to switch to other methods to get rid of excess weight.
The best recipes for fat burning cocktails
At home, using dairy products, fresh vegetables, berries and fruits, you can prepare healthy and delicious smoothies that will help you lose weight while improving your health.
orange boom
It is necessary to take 1 tomato, 2 carrots, a glass of low-fat kefir. The vegetables are passed through a blender, and then kefir is added. It turns out to be a drink of a beautiful orange color, rich in vitamin A and lycopene.
freshness of citrus
Mix watermelon, kiwi, lemon cubes, if hot - a few ice cubes. Provides the body with fiber and vitamin B.
milky fruit
100 g of fresh cheese (1%), the same amount of skim milk, 25 g of oatmeal, halves of apple and pear, a pinch of cinnamon mix in a blender.
invigorating
This cocktail can replace a complete meal. Spinach (50g), 1 kiwi or half an apple, 1 banana chop in a blender. Spinach fills the body with vitamins and chlorophyll, gives a feeling of satiety due to the large amount of protein contained in its leaves.
Green cocktail
It takes 0, 3 liters of kefir, 1 cucumber, 0, 5 teaspoons of cumin, a small bunch of cilantro, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, pinch. Chopped cabbage, cucumber and pre-fried cumin are put in a blender, pour kefir, salt and mix. Decorate the cocktail with parsley sprigs, pick.
Kefir with banana
In a blender, mix 1 banana and a glass of kefir. You have to drink in the morning, because drinking is very satisfying.
Kiwi with prunes
Prepare a mixture of prunes, kiwi and 200 ml of natural apple juice without additives and sugar, a pinch of cinnamon.
Energy drink
You should take 1 grapefruit, half a lemon, a piece of ginger. Grind the fruit in a blender, add the ginger, mix again. The drink cleanses the body, reduces appetite, promotes glucose absorption. After drinking the cocktail, you feel lightness and a rush of energy.
Vitamin Dinner
We recommend using this mixture instead of dinner. You have to take dill, primrose and mix them in a blender, adding a pinch of salt and a glass of kefir.
A classic protein shake
You can easily prepare a healthy and efficient classic protein shake at home. For this purpose you need 2 egg whites, 300 ml of fat-free kefir, 1 banana, cinnamon - 1 gram. Proteins are separated from the yolks. Mash the banana with a fork until it is crushed and mixed with kefir. Then mix the banana and kefir mixture with a blender together with the protein and cinnamon.
Kefir with cinnamon and ginger
Kefir has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract and the digestive process. Fermented milk product saturates, fills the stomach, causing a feeling of satiety. For a cocktail you need to choose only fresh and low-fat kefir.
Cinnamon improves metabolism, normalizes metabolism, helps remove excess buildup, reduces appetite, dulls hunger. Ceylon cinnamon is of good quality, you can also use Vietnamese or Chinese. For 200 ml of kefir add 0, 5 teaspoons of cinnamon. The daily norm is 1. 5 liters of kefir, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. The drink should be taken 2-3 times a day, it can replace lunch or dinner.
Kefir with lemon for weight loss
It is not difficult to prepare such a cocktail. Add 3 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice to a glass of low-fat kefir. Lemon must first be washed under waste water, scalded with boiling water, cut into medium-sized slices and put in a blender. Lemon is best ground with seeds, because they contain many useful substances, but the drink can get a bitter taste from them. The resulting mass is added to kefir and infused for 30 minutes. To taste, you can add cinnamon, turmeric, ginger to the cocktail. Spices add flavor and help activate metabolism, speeding up the process of depleting fat reserves.
Another way to prepare cocktails with kefir and lemon is suggested. Grate half a lemon and pour the resulting mass with 200 ml of kefir. It should be prepared for one dose, it is recommended to drink once a day, in the morning.
Kefir with dried fruit
The use of dried fruit allows you to get rid of extra pounds, reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the blood and normalize the body's metabolism. Dried fruit contains vitamins, trace elements necessary for the body, it can replace confectionery products. You can consume about 200 g of dried fruit a day without fear of gaining weight. A cocktail with prunes and kefir is often prepared. Mix small pieces of three prunes and 100 ml of kefir in a blender and use instead of dinner. This drink has a laxative and diuretic effect. You can also prepare a drink with dried apricots. In a blender, mix 100 g of low-fat kefir with two dried fruits. Dried apricots with kefir or cottage cheese can replace a full lunch or dinner.
Weight loss cocktail with strawberries and flaxseed
Strawberry smoothie with the addition of flax seeds is prepared very easily and quickly. Strawberries (10 medium-sized berries) are carefully washed, green leaves are removed and put in a blender. Add flax seeds (1/3 teaspoon) and stir. The drink helps to lose weight, cleanse the body of harmful accumulations and strengthen the immune system.
With celery and apple on kefir
This drink is often called miraculous. The composition includes green apples and celery (1: 2). Celery helps to remove excess fluid from the body, breaks down bad cholesterol accumulated in the body.
With green tea and citrus for weight loss
Green tea is a source of antioxidants, vitamins and trace elements. It helps preserve the youth of skin cells, which is especially important for weight loss. Adding citrus to tea improves the taste of the drink, enriches it with vitamin C. You can simply add a slice of lemon to green tea or squeeze fresh lemon juice into already brewed tea. Do not add sugar or honey to the drink.
Vegetable cocktail for cleansing and weight loss
Vegetable slimming cocktails help to correct the figure, and at the same time supply the body with necessary and useful substances. Experts advise you to adhere to the measures when using such drinks and combine their intake with physical activity. The great advantage of these drinks is their rich taste, and the fact that they can be prepared quickly and easily at home and consumed fresh.
beetroot cocktail
In a blender, mix 1⁄4 beets, 2 carrots, oranges, fresh ginger.
with celery
From fresh celery, prepare the juice with a blender (50 ml), add 100 ml of skim milk and egg yolk to the juice. Whisk all the ingredients and pour into glasses. Such a cocktail can replace lunch.
Green cocktail
The composition of the cocktail includes 1 cucumber, 100 g of green peas, 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, 30 g of broccoli, 2-3 sprigs of parsley. All the ingredients are mixed in a blender, if you get a very thick composition, you can dilute it with yogurt or kefir.
summer
Mix 5 cherry tomatoes, 1 cucumber, half a stalk of celery, dill, 0. 5 garlic cloves and 150 ml of kefir in a blender. It can be taken instead of breakfast and lunch, once a day.
Vegetable smoothie
Put half of the medium-sized boiled potatoes and the same amount of broccoli in a blender. There is also 50 ml of warm milk, a piece of low-fat cheese, a pinch of curry, turmeric and salt. Stir until a homogeneous mass is obtained, then add another 50 ml of milk and mix for another 30 seconds. Such a cocktail can completely replace lunch.
Protein shake with herbs and cottage cheese
There are many recipes for protein shakes. You can prepare different drinks at home, combining ingredients, taking into account the desired calories. For a cocktail with fresh cheese and herbs, you need to take 200 ml of baked milk, 250 g of fresh cheese, 20 g of oat bran, 10 g of linseed oil. Instead of bran, chopped celery, spinach or parsley can be added to the composition, and dill is also useful. You can also use a mixture of different greens.
Detox cocktail of kiwi and banana
Detox - a cocktail of kiwi and banana contains a very large amount of vitamin C, plant fiber, which has a positive effect on metabolism. It also contains potassium, which is necessary for the normal functioning of the heart, nervous system and brain.
Put 2 medium-sized bananas and 2 ripe kiwis in a blender. If desired, 150 g of pineapple can be added to the composition, and 100 ml of filtered water can be added. The ingredients are mixed for about 30 seconds at high speed. The drink can be consumed twice a day, replacing them with breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Fruity with grapefruit, lemon and apple
This drink reduces the level of insulin, a hormone whose excess can increase weight. The composition of the cocktail also helps to reduce the concentration of carbohydrates. The pectin contained in apple juice normalizes fat metabolism, lemon and grapefruit juices activate metabolism, which helps burn fat and reduce blood glucose levels.
To prepare an aromatic drink, you need the juice of one grapefruit, one lemon and 4 green apples. The juices should be mixed and the finished cocktail drunk 30 minutes before eating.
The most effective cocktails for weight loss
An effective weight loss cocktail should contain balanced proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and sometimes proteins. Such drinks do not cause harmful reactions in the body. Allergies to any component of the beneficial mixture are rarely reported. Such an ingredient can be replaced by a product that is safe for the body. Some people who drink have noticed stool disorder, which usually occurs when a person skips several drinks in a row.
It should be noted that weight loss cocktails can be bought ready-made. Many companies produce ready-made energy shakes for weight loss in the form of powder, which are diluted with water or milk. One serving of this weight control product replaces a full meal. Such mixtures are also used in the preparation of soups, omelets.
Ready-made energy cocktails
Intended for more athletes, also those who want to lose weight. The weight loss process runs smoothly, so that the skin does not hang after losing weight. Cocktails are perfectly digested, contribute to the removal of toxins and toxins.
The composition of the mixture includes a high percentage of protein that gives a feeling of satiety, carbohydrates in the form of rapidly digestible glucose, the use of which allows you to block the feeling of fatigue. The product also contains vegetable fats, minerals and vitamins, bee milk, gum fiber, chicory inulin.
The use of ready-made cocktails is carried out in stages:
- reception of cocktails only;
- adding low-calorie foods to your breakfast and lunch diet;
- limiting diet and the number of cocktails before bed.
Chocolate
This weight loss complex does not require dietary adjustments.The composition of the cocktail includes:
- green coffee beans. Suppresses the feeling of hunger;
- cocoa and acai berries. Prevents the formation of new fat cells;
- lingzhi mushroom. Normalizes fat metabolism, lowers blood cholesterol levels;
- chia seeds. They provide energy, prevent the deposition of fat in problematic parts of the body;
- Grow berries. Natural fat burner, prevents fat deposition.
Drinking cocktails allows you to lose up to 7 kg per week. After using the cocktail for another 7 days, a weight loss of another 7-8 kg is recorded. The drink has a positive effect on the body as a whole, after its use, well-being increases. To achieve the result, it is necessary to follow the rules of use. Chocolate shake is not recommended for minors (under 16), during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Therapeutic
The caloric content of this cocktail is about 50 kcal. The composition of the mixture includes B vitamins, as well as vitamins A, C, carbohydrates, proteins, fats necessary for the body. For 30 days of using the cocktail, a weight loss of 4 kg or more is recorded. It is more efficient to use a cocktail for the first and second breakfast. At the same time, lunch should consist of vegetable salad and a piece of cereal bread. For lunch, you need to drink a glass of cocktail, it is recommended to have dinner with vegetable salad with the addition of 50 g of low-fat cottage cheese.
How to make a protein shake at home
Making protein shakes at home does not require time and skills. Many athletes and those who just want to lose weight and adjust their figure prefer to make cocktails with their own hands, because such drinks do not contain artificial additives, the body completely absorbs them and are very useful.
Watching the video will allow you to learn the technique of making a protein shake, to cook it with different ingredients, combining the ingredients correctly.
For a protein shake you need to take 2 medium bananas, 250 g of low-fat cottage cheese, 0, 5 liters of milk, 2 tbsp. l. oatmeal, 1 tbsp. l. cocoa. Pour the oatmeal into a blender and grind on high speed, then pour in the milk, add the cottage cheese, bananas and cocoa. Mix the ingredients for 30 seconds. 2 portions of cocktails are obtained from the listed ingredients. According to the same scheme, you can prepare protein shakes, with the addition of kiwi, green apples, kefir, raw eggs.