Belly Fat-Busting Smoothie Recipe

Enjoy this smoothie as a nutritious breakfast or post-workout snack to start targeting belly fat and support your overall health.

With the right combination of ingredients, it’s possible to reduce harmful belly fat and improve your wellbeing from the inside out!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• ½ cup frozen blueberries
• 1 cup baby spinach
• ½ cucumber
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/4 avocado
• ½ lemon
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp of Zing Wellbeing Vanilla Organic and plant based protein powder

Instructions:

1. Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Nutritional Information (per serve without protein powder):

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 6g
• Fibre: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 26g
• Fat: 16g

Why This Smoothie Targets Belly Fat:

This smoothie is packed with nutrients and ingredients specifically chosen for their ability to target belly fat. Here’s how each ingredient contributes to belly fat loss and overall health:

1. Blueberries: Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and have been shown to reduce belly fat by positively influencing genes related to fat-burning and storage. They’re also high in fibre, which helps keep you feeling fuller for longer, reducing the likelihood of overeating later in the day.

2. Baby Spinach: Leafy greens like spinach are low in calories but high in essential vitamins and minerals. The fibre content helps regulate digestion, while the high water content adds volume to the smoothie, keeping you satiated and reducing cravings.

3. Cucumber: Cucumbers are hydrating and low in calories. They’re high in antioxidants and support detoxification, helping to reduce bloating and inflammation, which can contribute to a slimmer waistline.

4. Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are a powerhouse of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fibre. The fibre in chia seeds forms a gel-like substance in the stomach, which slows digestion, stabilises blood sugar levels, and prevents insulin spikes—all of which are crucial for reducing belly fat.

5. Avocado: Avocados provide healthy monounsaturated fats that can help burn belly fat. These fats promote satiety and can decrease the storage of belly fat by reducing insulin resistance. Avocados are also high in potassium, which helps reduce water retention and bloating.

6. Lemon: Lemons are high in vitamin C and antioxidants, which boost your metabolism and aid in fat-burning. Adding lemon to your diet can also help reduce inflammation and prevent fat accumulation, particularly around the abdomen.

7. Turmeric: Turmeric contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory compound that has been shown to reduce belly fat by suppressing fat tissue growth and improving insulin sensitivity. Turmeric also supports the liver in detoxification, which can contribute to a flatter stomach.

8. Ginger: Ginger is well-known for its thermogenic properties, which means it can increase body temperature and help burn more fat. It also helps control blood sugar and cortisol levels, reducing stress-induced belly fat storage.

9. Protein Powder : Adding a scoop of plant based protein powder can help stabilise blood sugar levels, support muscle maintenance, and keep you feeling full. This helps prevent overeating and ensures that your body is burning fat rather than muscle for energy.

How This Smoothie Helps Shift Belly Fat:

1. Reduces Inflammation: Ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and blueberries are potent anti-inflammatories that can reduce chronic inflammation, which is a key contributor to visceral fat accumulation. By reducing inflammation, the body is better able to shed excess fat around the midsection.

2. Balances Blood Sugar: High blood sugar and insulin resistance are major factors in belly fat gain. The combination of healthy fats, fibre, and protein in this smoothie slows the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, preventing spikes that can lead to increased belly fat storage.

3. Boosts Metabolism: Ginger and turmeric help boost metabolism, encouraging the body to burn more calories even at rest. This smoothie’s ingredients support thermogenesis, the process of heat production in the body, which can accelerate fat-burning.

4. Supports Gut Health: With fibre from chia seeds, blueberries, spinach, and cucumber, this smoothie promotes a healthy gut microbiome, which is crucial for weight management. A balanced gut flora helps regulate appetite, reduce inflammation, and improve nutrient absorption.

5. Promotes Satiety and Reduces Cravings: Avocado and chia seeds provide healthy fats and fibre that promote feelings of fullness. By keeping you satiated, this smoothie can reduce cravings for sugary and high-calorie foods that contribute to belly fat gain.

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👉Charlene

After years of trying to find a dairy free protein powder that didn't make me gag, I was so wonderfully surprised by this product that I had to order the chocolate as well. It's smooth, creamy and no chalky or artificial taste! Actually tastes like vanilla icecream! Honestly so impressed! 

Susie

Simply the best protein powder I have EVER tasted
So impressed with this protein powder - smooth and creamy and perfect as I can't have dairy - I will be buying again

Sarah Deschamp

Smooth and Creamy
After only ever using whey protein. I was pleasantly surprised with this Pea protein. The flavour is delicious. It's not gritty and no powdery after taste. I can't wait to try the vanilla flavour next.

Kaia

Best protein powder!
It is honestly the best protein powder I have tried.
I’ve had now had both vanilla and chocolate flavours and they are both delicious!
Super creamy and smooth, amazing blended on its own but I know it will be fabulous blended with other ingredients

Tamara Randall

Protein Powders Choc and Vanilla
OMG,How good are these protein Powders.Both the chocolate and Vanilla are Oh soo Tasty,Smooth and Creamy.They have no after Taste,they mix together so well. I'm so impressed, I will defientely be buying them again.

Summer Bostock

👉Jacqui Burnes

Best protein powder ever!
I was so excited when I saw Zing bringing out a protein powder. Admin were super helpful and fast, checking with the manufacturer to reassure me the ingredients were safe as I have allergies. What incredible service! The product itself….. wow wow wow!!! It’s so delicious, and smoothe and creamy, no grit like you get with other protein powders and it leaves you wanting more. I have used it as a smoothie and mixed into my morning yoghurt with fruit. It’s so versatile. I definately highly recommend. ! Can’t wait to try the vanilla!