We prepare delicious and healthy smoothies from vitamin kiwi

A kiwi smoothie is a drink that will set you in the right mood for the whole day. You can buy these fruits for cocktails all year round and you will get a lot of benefits for your body from this green, delicious fruit. The cocktail is traditionally dairy-free, although in some cases the addition of dairy products is allowed. To give it an interesting creamy consistency, you can add bananas, strawberries and other fruits. You can easily and tasty teach your children to eat healthy by just adding parsley or celery to a blender bowl along with kiwi.

Everyone loves kiwi-based smoothies

Smoothies are a unique food for healthy eating. On the one hand, this is a cocktail, and on the other, it is a complete dish, which, depending on the ingredients, is suitable for a snack, breakfast or a light meal before bed. Kiwi is ideal as a base for smoothies, especially in winter and early spring, when there are no fresh seasonal fruits and berries, and the body is acutely lacking in vitamins.

Kiwi has many beneficial properties, the main ones of which are:

• helps with bronchial asthma;
• reduces blood pressure;
• strengthens the immune system;
• has an antioxidant effect;
• reduces cholesterol levels;
• increases bone density.

These properties are interesting for a healthy diet, but what’s more, we are primarily interested in whether kiwi can cope with the problem of excess weight.

These fruits are rich in fiber and water, and have low calorie content (about 47 kcal per 100 g). When you use them, you feel full very quickly, and after that you don’t feel like eating for a long time (from 4 to 6 hours). Additionally, ascorbic acid activates oxidative processes in fatty tissues.

Kiwi generally normalizes the digestive process and the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract . In particular, due to the high fiber content, intestinal motor activity improves and its natural microflora is restored. And the enzyme actinidin is effectively involved in the breakdown of proteins.

So, kiwi smoothies are actually good for weight loss. You just need to choose the right additional ingredients for these fruits.

Kiwi + kefir

Kiwi goes well with fermented milk products. Using them as a basis, you can create delicious and healthy desserts. Kefir of any fat content is suitable for the recipe; the lower the percentage, the more dietary the drink will be .

Sweetness depends on the variety of kiwi and its ripeness. For example, yellow (or golden) fruits are sweeter than the usual green ones. Unripe fruit will make the smoothie sour, which means you will need more sweetener than the recipe calls for. Honey should be added at the end to achieve the desired taste.

For one serving of the basic drink you will need:

• 1 kiwi;
• 200 ml kefir;
• 1 tsp. honey

Grind the peeled, chopped fruit into a paste in a blender, add honey, pour in kefir, and beat until smooth. Wipe the edges of the glass with a slice of lemon, dip in powdered sugar, and shake lightly. You will get a nice decorative border. All that remains is to pour the drink without touching the powder with the stream.

You can supplement the main recipe with citrus fruits:

• peeled lemon slice, a few fresh mint leaves (in this case, you may have to use a little more honey);
• 1 medium-sized orange, peeled (here you can slightly reduce the amount of kefir, 150 ml is enough).

Smoothie with oatmeal, chia seeds and kiwi

I want to start with a recipe that could be called a real symbol of proper nutrition. Everything about it is delicious and healthy! Oatmeal, no sugar (honey is used here), fresh fruits, superfoods (the famous chia seeds are among the ingredients) and even healthy vegetable oil! And all this is prepared without heat treatment, that is, the body receives maximum benefit from the products. I recommend this magical nutritious smoothie instead of breakfast. Moreover, everything is prepared quickly - no longer than 15 minutes.

For some reason, there is often an opinion on the Internet that fermented milk products cannot be combined with kiwi, they say, it creates a bitter aftertaste. I don’t know, maybe it’s the TM of these very products, but I never felt any bitterness.

Nutritional value per 100 g:

1. Calories: 73,5
2. Proteins: 2,2
3. Fats 2,6
4. Carbohydrates: 9,7

Ingredients for 3 servings:

• kefir 600 ml
• persimmon 1 pc.
• kiwi 1 pc.
• honey 1-2 tbsp.
• chia seeds 1 tbsp.
• olive oil 1 tbsp.
• oatmeal 6 tbsp.

Step-by-step preparation:

Peel the kiwi and persimmon. Cut into pieces. Remove the seeds from the persimmons.

Add honey to the fruit. Grind with an immersion blender until smooth.

Pour in kefir of any fat content. Mix.

Add oil, beat again.

Add instant, no-cook oatmeal.

Next up are chia seeds. Mix. Leave to swell for at least 25 minutes. But in general, it is ideal to make such a smoothie in the evening, leaving it in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, breakfast will be ready.

Smoothie with persimmon, kiwi, oatmeal, chia seeds is ready.

How to drink the cocktail?

Smoothies should be consumed fresh and in the first half of the day.

A kiwi smoothie is a complete snack that will keep you feeling full for a long time. In order for the weight loss effect to be quick and most effective, it is recommended to drink the cocktail in the morning (instead of breakfast) or in the evening (replacing dinner).

The benefits of a morning cocktail are that kiwi improves your mood, nourishes the body with energy and tones, and the boost of energy after such a breakfast will last for the whole day. Another advantage of replacing breakfast with a smoothie is a long-term lack of hunger and the ability to reduce the volume of subsequent portions of food. And this has a positive effect on the process of losing weight.

If you drink a smoothie instead of dinner, it will help ease the digestion process and promote accelerated elimination of toxic substances. When following a strict diet, severe hunger is especially often felt in the evening, and the cocktail satisfies well and relieves hunger, and you don’t have to be afraid of extra pounds appearing.

It is recommended not to drink the smoothie, but to chew it like liquid porridge, so that the body is better satisfied with the tasty and healthy dish.

Recipe with yogurt and avocado

If you don’t make this smoothie yourself, it’s hard to guess what it’s actually made from. I’ll say right away that this is not a dessert; this option cannot be called sweet. In addition to kiwi, it contains avocado. It is precisely its buttery-nutty taste that is a little confusing. In general, avocado smoothies are not new to pp-cooking; there are several excellent examples here. This recipe can be safely added to that selection.

KBJU per 100 g: 84/2.2/5/7.6

What you need for 2 servings:

• kefir or yogurt without additives - 300 ml
• 1 ripe avocado
• 3-4 kiwi

Everything is easy to prepare:

Wash everything, clean it and beat it in a blender.

Serve with a thick straw or spoon.

Contraindications

Kiwi is a strong allergen

It is prohibited to consume kiwi smoothies in the following cases:

• the presence of an allergic reaction to kiwi or other components included in the drink;
• course of treatment with antibacterial drugs;
• acute or chronic gastritis;
• peptic ulcer of the stomach or duodenum;
• increased stomach acidity;
• severe disorders of the kidneys and other organs of the urinary system;
• heart disease;
• pathologies of the vascular system.

You should not eat kiwi if you have gastritis.
Eating kiwi if there are contraindications will increase the risk of complications and aggravate the course of the disease. This fruit should not be consumed by people who take dietary supplements. Restrictions on the consumption of fruit are also imposed after food poisoning, because... the diuretic effect of the fetus can cause dehydration.

Smoothie with banana and kiwi

Sweet banana goes perfectly with sour kiwi. Milk and honey complement the fruit combination well.

KBJU per 100 g: 87.6/1.2/1.1/17.8

To make a smoothie from these fruits, you will need:

• pulp of ripe kiwi, peeled - 3-4 pcs.
• 1 ripe banana
• tablespoon honey
• 100 ml cold milk.

If the milk is warm, you can take less of it - 70 ml, and add a few ice cubes. It is also possible to use milk at room temperature if you do not like drinks that are too cold, or if you have a weak throat that is prone to inflammation when overcooled.

The preparation is simple:

All ingredients are placed in a blender bowl and blended until smooth.

Pour the drink into a tall glass and serve with a straw.

By the way! Kiwi can be used together with the skin, which also contains many useful substances. In this case, the fruits should be washed well and get rid of lint. This can be done easily with the blunt side of a knife, a brush or the hard side of a dishwashing sponge (use a new sponge).

"Healing balm"

If you choose the right ingredients for a kiwi smoothie, an ordinary drink can turn into a real healing balm. Moreover, its preparation does not require any special time or labor costs. The product can be made in a regular home kitchen in just a few minutes. To make a delicious and maximally healthy kiwi smoothie, you only need a mixer (or blender) and a container into which you can pour the finished mixture. To work, you will need the following components: for 1 ripe kiwi, 200 milliliters of kefir and a pinch of cinnamon.

Preparation procedure:

1. First, the kiwi must be carefully peeled from the hairy peel.
2. After this, the fruit should be randomly cut into small pieces and put them into a container for grinding.
3. Puree the fruit using a blender or mixer.
4. Add kefir and a little cinnamon to taste.
5. Whisk the mixture thoroughly and then pour it into the prepared container.

The result is a valuable drink that combines the beneficial properties of all the components used.

Double layer mango smoothie

A very simple recipe, but due to the original design and exotic ingredients, this smoothie will be a good idea for a dessert on some holiday menu.

KBJU per 100 g: 70/0.8/0.7/13.3

What you need:

• 1 large ripe mango
• 5-6 kiwi
• sweetener to taste if the fruit is sour.

We prepare in 3 stages:

1. We clean the kiwi and puree it using a blender. If necessary, add sakhzam. I now have 2 favorites - Fitparad in powder for dishes without heat treatment and erythritol for various baked goods (cheesecakes with it are simply the bomb!).
2. We do the same with mangoes.
3. Place mango puree in transparent glasses and carefully top with kiwi pbre. If the glasses are tall, you can repeat. It comes out very bright and tasty.

Effectiveness for weight loss

The effectiveness of drinking a kiwi drink for weight loss depends on whether you are following a diet and what additional products are included in the cocktail. If you don’t follow a diet and simply replace dinner with a smoothie, you can lose 3 to 5 kg in 7 days. If you follow a diet and a smoothie replaces dinner, the effect will be better - you will lose at least 5-7 kg in a week. Regular exercise will enhance the effectiveness of the drink.

It is important to understand that kiwi alone will not help you lose excess weight. Drinking smoothies and cocktails is effective only if you follow a diet and perform regular physical exercise. Additionally, it is recommended to carry out cosmetic procedures - massages, body wraps.

Refreshing recipe with apple and cucumber

In addition to kiwi and cucumber, this recipe also uses apples and lemons. At first glance, the combination is unusual - fruits and vegetables, but you will definitely like the result. Especially such a fresh, invigorating drink will be irreplaceable on a hot day.

KBJU per 100 g: 35.5/0.6/0.2/7.8

Products per serving:

• one medium apple (it’s better to take a red one), cucumber and kiwi
• half a lemon
• 50 ml water

How to cook:

• Everything except the lemon is peeled and cut into cubes. If you use greenhouse cucumbers or very young fruits, be sure to peel them. Place in a blender bowl.
• The juice is squeezed out of half a lemon and the seeds are removed.
• Pour water and lemon juice into the bowl.
• The smoothie is whipped until smooth. If the consistency is too thick, you can add a little more water.

Healthy mixture

To make a tasty and healthy smoothie yourself, you need to remember that not only berries and fruits have positive qualities. Vegetables also contain many components that are very necessary for normal growth and development. Therefore, when creating your own healthy smoothie, you can combine these products together, taking into account the individual characteristics of each of them. For example, to improve the color and moisture of the skin, an unusual composition is ideal: cucumber, kiwi and apple.

Making a drink from them will not be at all difficult:

1. First you need to peel the apple and cut it in half to remove the seeds.
2. Cut the peeled kiwi into pieces.
3. You also need to remove the skin from the cucumber, remove the seeds from the inside, and chop the pulp with a knife.
4. Collect the products together and grind, and then beat for another couple of minutes.

The result will be a wonderful drink, which, among other things, can also be used to quench your thirst, since cucumber is 90 percent water.

Golden smoothie

Have you tried yellow kiwi yet? Golden kiwi (kiwi gold) looks almost the same as green, but not as “shaggy”. The pulp is yellow. It tastes much sweeter! The ripe ones don’t have a drop of sourness at all! Smoothies with this variety of kiwi can be prepared without any sweeteners at all. Recipes with citrus fruits are very good.

KBJU per 100 g: 51.8/0.9/0.5/11

Products:

• golden kiwi – 4-5 pcs.
• 2-3 tangerines
• lime - 0.5 pcs.

How to do:

1. We clean the tangerine, removing as much white skin as possible. Place the slices immediately into a blender bowl.
2. We also send the cowi there - peeled and chopped.
3. There's also lime juice.
4. Beat and add ice if desired.
5. Serve garnished with lime zest.

Choosing a fruit

It is necessary to focus on the following factors:

• The fruit must be whole and without any damage, dents or suspicious spots.
• The skin should not be wrinkled. In ripe fruit it is uniform in color and texture.
• High-quality fruit is always elastic to the touch and quickly regains its shape with light pressure. If this does not happen, then the fruit is simply overripe.
• Another reliable indicator of quality is smell. Kiwi should have a light, unique fruity aroma reminiscent of citrus. The smell of fermentation emanating from the fruit indicates its spoilage.

If the purchase was not entirely successful and you got unripe fruits, then it’s okay. They will ripen successfully at home under normal conditions in less than a week. But ripe fruits must be stored in the refrigerator.

Before preparing drinks, the fruits are washed, dried, peeled, and cut into small pieces.

Having prepared the purchased fruits for further culinary activities, you can safely start looking for interesting recipe options for smoothies. Some successful drink variations are presented below.

Fat Burning Green Smoothie with Pineapple and Celery

You already know about the benefits of vitamin kiwi for weight loss. And if you add celery and the most famous dietary fruit, pineapple, to this fruit, you will get not just a tasty drink, but a real natural fat burner! Ginger will enhance the “weight loss” properties and make the cocktail piquant.

KBJU per 100 g: 61.6/0.9/0.5/13.4

We will need:

• three fresh pineapple rings
• one green apple
• one ripe kiwi
• one stalk of celery
• 2 thin slices fresh ginger.

How to do:

1. Cut the pineapple into pieces.
2. Peel the apple, remove the core and cut into cubes.
3. Peel the kiwi and cut into quarters.
4. Cut the celery into slices.
5. Place all ingredients in a blender bowl.
6. Beat until smooth. If it is thick, you can add apple juice or pineapple juice left over from cutting the pineapple.

By the way! The easiest way to separate the kiwi pulp from the skin is with a teaspoon. To do this, cut the fruit in half and carefully scoop out the pulp with a spoon.

How to properly prepare a smoothie for weight loss: recommendations

• It is important to select fresh, environmentally friendly ingredients.
• Yogurt or kefir is suitable for the base of the drink.
• High-calorie ingredients should be avoided.
• It is not recommended to add sweeteners; you can add cinnamon for taste.
• To quickly saturate your body, drink the vitamin drink in small sips.
• The diet should not exceed 1 week.

The best recipe for weight loss - with kiwi and spinach

This smoothie, if you do not add water, can be a complete breakfast. It is no less useful for weight loss than the previous option. This green smoothie helps cleanse the body.

KBJU per 100 g: 87.7/1.2/0.3/20

For it you will need:

• one banana and one kiwi
• half a green apple
• 5 spinach leaves
• 2 sprigs parsley
• 1 tbsp. honey.

Prepare as follows:

1. What is cut, cut.
2. Tear the spinach into pieces with your hands.
3. Tear off only the leaves of the parsley.
4. Whisk everything together. As already mentioned, a thick smoothie is for breakfast. In other cases, it is better to add 50 ml of chilled water.

Smoothie - what kind of drink is it?

A smoothie is a cocktail similar in consistency to puree. It is prepared using a blender-chopper.

A properly prepared cocktail will be rich in fiber, nutrients, and vitamins.

However, many people add sugar or jam when cooking. Of course, the taste will be brighter and richer. There will be no benefit from such a cocktail; the drink will not contribute to detox; on the contrary, it will only pollute the body.

The plant fiber contained in the cocktail improves stomach function. This helps cleanse the body of harmful deposits such as waste or toxins. It is necessary to cleanse the body even if a person follows a healthy lifestyle and plays sports. Life in a big city, poor ecology, harmful production - all this can lead to the settling of various harmful compounds in the body. There is an opinion that green smoothies help fight negative consequences. Smoothies for breakfast for weight loss help to launch many important processes in the body, which will allow you to feel cheerful and energetic all day.

The best and proven fruit combinations for making smoothies

• Banana (base fruit)+strawberry
• Mango (base fruit) + pineapple
• Pear (base fruit) + orange
• Apple (base fruit)+blueberry

Watch the video and repeat! You will need kiwi, banana, yogurt, honey.

To improve the taste, you can add vanilla, cloves, cinnamon, cayenne pepper to the smoothie - it goes well with cocoa when preparing a chocolate smoothie, protein supplements, and ground oatmeal. Adding green lettuce to smoothies is a great idea, especially for those who don't like salad.

You simply won't notice the taste of greens, even if they are not very bitter. It’s best to start making green smoothies with baby spinach, and then, after practice, add chard, dandelion leaves, kale, parsley, arugula, and romaine lettuce to your diet.

• Don't forget the “golden” formula for making smoothies: 60% fruits and 40% greens.
• Before placing any greens in a blender, chop them with a knife.

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