Cut back on diet drinks with chemical ingredients and make your own homemade weight loss shakes, along with other drinks that will help you on a diet. Check out these great options for homemade weight loss drinks recipes.
Blueberry Shake
Perfect for breakfast or a light snack anytime during the day, the blueberry shake is one of the best homemade diet drinks. For one serving, you'll need:
1 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries
1 cup skim milk
Once it's blended in the food processor, pour it into a glass and optionally add 1 tablespoon cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil for extra fat fighting power.
Tomato and Yogurt Shake
Most homemade weight loss shakes are sweet, but once in a while, you should try something salty too. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins and fibers, this 2-servings homemade weight loss drinks recipe features:
2 tomatoes
1/2 cup low fat yogurt
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Blend until you get the best consistency and add the lemon juice right before drinking it.
Watermelon Shake
One of the most delicious homemade weight loss remedies, this watermelon smoothie won't make you feel like you're missing out on anything after you start your diet.
6 cups of seedless watermelon
1 cup non-fat milk
10-12 ice cubes
Blend 3 cups of watermelon, then add the half of the milk and a few ice cubes. Once blended smoothly, add the rest of the milk and ice cubes.
Kiwi and Honeydew Smoothie
For a tart choice when it comes to homemade weight loss drinks recipes, try this delicious mixture of:
2 kiwis
2 cups of honeydew melon
1 green apple
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 cup of ice cubes
Blend the ingredients until smooth, then add the ice cubes and blend a bit more for a slushy consistency.
Best Homemade Diet Drinks
If you're in a hurry, you have two golden options for homemade weight loss and detox drinks: lemonade and green tea.
Lemonade is actually the best homemade weight loss detox if you add a few extra ingredients to get the renowned drink of the Master Cleanse. Mix freshly squeezed lemon juice with organic maple syrup, a touch of cayenne pepper and a little water for the ultimate choice for homemade diet drinks.
Green tea is also a quick and simple option and one of the best homemade weight loss remedies. Full of antioxidants, green tea also gives you enough caffeine to burn fat and provide energy and a feeling of fullness for longer.
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