We all know that losing weight requires a change of diet in combination with physical exercise, but a change of diet doesn’t have to be unpleasant. One of the best ways to begin a weight-loss diet is by adding specialized smoothies to your usual breakfast. What these delicious drinks do is help your body wake up without overloading it with heavy foods, while giving it the energy to start the day and boosting your metabolism.

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1. Chocolate-Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 Handful Spinach
• 6 Strawberries
• 1½ Cups Unsweetened Almond Milk
• ¼ Beet
• 1 Tablespoon Protein Powder (optional)
• 2 Teaspoons Raw Cacao Powder

Preparation

1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and run until smooth.
2. Serve and enjoy.

2. Mood-Boosting Smoothie

Ingredients

• ½ Cup Oats
• 5 Walnuts
• 1 Banana
• ¼ Cup Blueberries
• Almond Milk

Preparation

1. Place all the ingredients in a blender, except for the milk.
2. Add the milk until it reaches the 1-cup level.
3. Run until smooth.
4. Serve and enjoy.

3. The Jolly Green Smoothie

Ingredients

• ½ Cup Spinach
• ½ Cup Kale
• ¼ Cup Greek Yogurt
• 1 Banana
• 10 Grapes
• 1 Kiwi
• 1 Cucumber
• ½ Stalk Celery
• ½ Apple
• Water

Preparation

1. Place all the ingredients in a blender, except for the water.
2. Add the water until it reaches the 1-cup level.
3. Run until smooth.
4. Serve and enjoy.

4. Papaya and Ginger Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Papaya
• ½ Peach
• ½ Pear
• 1 Tablespoon Flax Seeds
• 1 Teaspoon Ginger
• 4 Mint Leaves
• ½ Cup Greek Yogurt
• 1 Handful ice Cubes
• Water

Preparation

1. Place all the ingredients in a blender, except for the water.
2. Add the water until it reaches the 1-cup level.
3. Run until smooth.
4. Serve and enjoy.

5. Hearty Oats Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 Handful Spinach
• ¼ Cup Oats
• ½ Teaspoon Ginger
• 1 Cup Blackberries
• ½ Cup Strawberries
• 1 Smidgeon Honey
• 3 Ice Cubes
• Almond Milk

Preparation

1. Place all the ingredients in a blender, except for the milk.
2. Add the milk until it reaches the 1-cup level.
3. Run until smooth.
4. Serve and enjoy.