3 Reasons To Drink Smoothies
3 Reasons To Drink Smoothies
Smoothies boast a tumbler full of other health benefits beyond weight loss, depending on the ingredients you toss in the blender before the blades start spinning. Try the smoothie recipes below, and see 10 surprising reasons to drink smoothies. Get ready to whip up a delicious shake that'll do your body good.
1. Boost Metabolism
Studies have shown that adding spicy ingredients like ginger and cayenne pepper to a shake can rev up your calorie-burning metabolism. In one study at Purdue University, people who consumed about a half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper in their food burned about 10 more calories in the hours afterward, compared to people who ate the same meal but without the spice.
2. Rebuild Your Gut After Taking Antibiotics
Antibiotics make a lot of collateral harm at the same time they're annihilating the bacterium they are endorsed to murder. They annihilate much of our supportive intestine microbiota, which in turn causes mellow diarrhea.
But sometimes the widespread reduction in microbiota by antibiotics allows a more harmful bug–Clostridium difficile—to take over.
Kefir, used in the good-gut-bug-building smoothie below, is one of the best probiotics (yogurt is another) and perfect for smoothie blends.
3. Crash Cravings
Apple cider vinegar and cinnamon have been shown to stabilize blood sugar and keep cravings for carbs at bay.
Recipe: Cinnamon 'n' Cider Smoothie
1/3 cup coconut water
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ apple, chopped
four ice cubes
Makes 2 servings.
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