Berry Belly-Fat-Blaster Smoothie
Berry Belly-Fat-Blaster Smoothie
Ingredients
• 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 cup frozen berries (blueberries, strawberries, or açai berries are all good choices)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/2 cup ice
Directions
• In a blender, combine the yogurt, berries, vanilla, ground chia seeds, and ice.
• Blend on high for 1 minute, or until desired consistency is reached. Serve cold. Makes 1 serving.
Benefits: This delicious berry smoothie can help you shed that stubborn “muffin top”—it provides high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which help to reduce stress hormones that pack on stubborn belly fat. The Greek yogurt provides a quality source of protein to help you feel full. Berries contain antioxidants and are high in fiber—strawberries may help preserve memory as we age; blueberries contribute to heart health and lower cholesterol; and raspberries contain a compound called ellagic acid that exhibits anti-cancer properties.