There is wisdom to the saying, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. In a Brazilian weight study, subjects who ate three apples a day while dieting lost more weight than those who didn’t. This fruit contains pectin, a compound that is known to inhibit colon cancer. Apples are packed with nutrients and are a rich source of vitamin C, beta-carotene, dietary fiber, phytosterol, flavonoids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
This is a fruit you can enjoy as a nutritious snack without ever worrying about gaining weight. Like apples, it contains a fiber called pectin that is known to inhibit colon cancer. It also contains vitamin A, C, E, B6 as well as potassium, calcium and magnesium. Bananas, depending upon the size, contain calories between 75 calories to 135 calories only.
Celery is a negative calorie food containing only eight calories. It is high in vitamin C, calcium and is best enjoyed raw. Enjoying fresh celery juice before a meal can even help you lose weight.
This fruit has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It contains the amino acid lecithin – which helps in preventing liver overload – and aids the memory and helps balance weight. In one study, it was discovered that people who ate a considerable amount of avocados showed clear improvement in health.
Mint, lemon and cucumber are shown to help you lose belly fat by triggering the digestion processes and metabolism.
In order to prepare this simple breakfast drink you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 apple
- 1 small banana
- 1/2 cucumber
- a rib of celery
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 pear
- 1 lime
- 1/2 lemon
- 4 mint leaves
Instructions:
Squeeze the lime and the lemon and combine the juice with the remaining ingredients in a blender. Blend for short. Add a little bit water if you like the smoothie thinner. and pour the prepared smoothie. Drink immediately.
