Put the Smooth Moves on Weight Loss and Nutrition

A nutrient-packed smoothie is a great way to shape up for the season ahead. Blend together fruit or juice, protein powder, milk, or yogurt and some ice for a delicious mix that can help you lose weight and will boost your immune system, too. 

Start with a foundation of delicious juice. This powerful juicer retains more nutrients than other models thanks to a patented design that reduces liquid loss and oxidation. The wide feeding tube alleviates the need to prep fruit in small chunks, while the two-stage, low-speed motor crushes food without unnecessary aeration that breaks down essential enzymes. The strainer accessory also makes this juicer an ideal unique gift for those who have an aversion to pulp.

Once you’ve added all of the fruits, veggies and juices, put in six to eight ounces of reduced-fat milk or yogurt. Next, add a scoop of protein powder. Boosting the protein level of your smoothie helps your body absorb the nutrients and will ensure you don’t feel hungry an hour later. Protein powders are even available in varieties like chocolate and strawberry to kick the flavor up a notch.

Put all ingredients into a blender and top off with ice. If smoothies become part of your regular diet, you may find yourself quickly exhausting your freezer’s supply of ice cubes. Supplement the supply with this portable ice maker, rated The Best by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute. It produces a batch of clear, well-formed cubes in less than 10 minutes. And because it can produce 1.8 lbs. of ice per hour, it also makes for a unique gift for anyone who entertains frequently. 

Now blend your ingredients thoroughly. This blender earned The Best rating from The Hammacher Schlemmer Institute because it blended more quickly and was the only tested model with six blades. It earned the highest score for ease of use, thanks to a dishwasher-safe pitcher and blades and dual spouts that enable easy pours. Its 72-oz. capacity means you can efficiently make smoothies for the whole family.

If you’re trying to slim down, replacing one meal a day with a nutritious and delicious smoothie can help you start to see results quickly. It’s an easy way to enjoy your favorite fruits and veggies, so you’ll enjoy better health, too.

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