Try this strawberry, banana and green tea weight loss smoothie!

When I want a healthy breakfast but don't have a lot of time, I've found that there's no better way to go than blending up a strawberry, banana and green tea weight loss smoothie. I've taken a liking to this particular smoothie for a handful of reasons…

For starters, green tea works very well when it comes to weight loss thanks to its healthy dose of EGCG, a type of catechin found in green tea that's been shown to increase metabolism and fat oxidation.

What's more, green tea is a natural source of caffeine, so this smoothie gives you a bit of a buzz unlike normal fruit smoothies. Keep reading to learn more about the weight loss benefits of green tea and for my strawberry, banana and green tea weight loss smoothie recipe…

The weight loss benefits of green tea are phenomenal!

So just how does green tea work when it comes to weight loss? You’ve probably noticed that EGCG has found its way into lots of weight loss pills and powders. That’s because EGCG is one seriously potent antioxidant. Studies have proven that this catechin revs up your metabolism and speeds up fat burn, making it one of the very best weight loss ingredients around!
 
Apart from its weight loss features, EGCG offers a host of health benefits – think improved brain function, and reduced risk of various types of cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. You’ve probably noticed that green tea consistently features in health news for its beneficial connection to all sorts of health conditions.

 
How many diets have you been on, weight loss pills you’ve consumed, injections you’ve had to endure? You might have lost some weight but it’s probably all back on again…
 
The truth is that there is no magic solution to make the weight drop off.
 
The secret to successful weight loss isn’t starving yourself nor is it limiting your food choices or following a painful pattern of eating.
 

Find out the key to what you’re doing that’s preventing you from losing those extra kilos here.

   
Of course, you can get EGCG from weight loss products, but a good old cup of green tea is the best way to reap the health benefits of this potent antioxidant, in my opinion. By combining green tea in a smoothie, you don’t have to worry about sipping a cup of hot tea if it’s a warm day!
 

How to blend up a strawberry, banana and green tea weight loss smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup green tea, chilled
• 1 tbsp honey
• ¼ cup frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1 banana, sliced and frozen
• ½ cup strawberries, diced and frozen
• ¼ tsp finely grated orange zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

 
Method:
Add all ingredients to your blender and blend on high speed until smoothie. Decant into a tall glass and serve immediately. Enjoy!
 
Whipping up a delicious, nutrient-dense green tea weight loss smoothie is as quick and easy as that!

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