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Healthy Milk Shakes For Weight Loss

By Padmapreetham Mahalingam

We always come across the old saying, "health is wealth" most of the times and it literally means that no matter how much of wealth you try to acquire, if you aren't hale and hearty then you can never lead a healthy and fulfilling life.

Eating a healthy balanced diet can turn out to be good for the body to absorb all the nutrients. Developing a healthy eating habit can be tough and challenging, but a nutritious diet can help you to stay healthy both physically and mentally. Not following a healthy diet can lead to overweight, obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol.

In today's fast world, most people don't have the time for physical exercise though a good way to shed pounds as swiftly as possible is to stick to a healthy weight loss diet. Many experts have recognised that successful weight loss is all about cutting calories and working out rigorously.

Nevertheless, it is more about changing habits and considering a healthier way of eating. And if you are looking to slim down, nothing can be as interesting and appetizing as a great diet health shake, especially when you want an effective and easy way to drop the pounds. These can help you to lose weight quickly and permanently since some of the recipes are made out of low fat dairy products and fruits. Healthy milkshakes for weight loss are laden with fresh fruits and vegetables and these simple-to-make drinks also help you detoxify and rejuvenates your system.

Here are some interesting health milk shakes to lose weight in 12 weeks.

 Strawberry-Orange Diet Milkshake

Strawberry-Orange Diet Milkshake

Take 2 cups of orange juice and 1 cup of strawberries in a blender. Then add 2 to 3 slices of bananas, 2 cups of fat-free milk and 1 cup of ice into the rest of the constituents. Now process all the ingredients in a blender until the ice cubes are completely crushed. After it reaches a smooth consistency, add scraps of strawberry low-fat yogurt into the beverage and blend it. Serve it when cold.

 Berry Milk Shake

Berry Milk Shake

Berries provide exceptional antioxidant support. Take the most popular berries like blackberries, blueberries and strawberries in a milkshake mixer. For a smooth consistency, you need to add good quality low-fat vanilla ice-cream and low-fat milk into a mixer along with the berries. Process all the ingredients into a nice smooth finish texture. Serve it immediately.

 Espresso Soy Milk Shake

Espresso Soy Milk Shake

This drink can boost up your energy when you feel completely exhausted. Start off by adding fat-free chocolate syrup, low-fat soy milk, 2 tablespoons of instant coffee granules and vanilla soy ice cream. Later process all of the key ingredients in a blender. Remove the shake and serve it.

 Mandarin-Mango Shake

Mandarin-Mango Shake

Take 2 cups of drained mandarin oranges, 2 cups of frozen mango chunks, 1 cup of non-fat milk, 1 scoop of mango-flavoured low-fat yogurt and 1 cup of ice cubes in a blender. Blend the ingredients until the ice get crushed. Serve it cold.

 Yogurt Milk Banana-Chocolate-Vanilla shake

Yogurt Milk Banana-Chocolate-Vanilla shake

In a blender, process 2 slices of frozen banana, 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, 1 cup of soymilk, 1 tablespoon of sugar (ideally sugar-free), 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 cup of plain low-fat yogurt. If you want well-chilled milkshake, add few ice cubes and blend it nicely.

 Coffee-Mocha Diet Shake

Coffee-Mocha Diet Shake

This is an ideal meal replacement drink. Take 1 tablespoon of any instant coffee powder, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, several ice cubes, 1 measure of plain low-fat yogurt and then add 1 scrape of powder protein supplement. Blend the components until they turn smooth.

 Strawberry-Orange Milk Pop

Strawberry-Orange Milk Pop

Blend 2 cups of strawberry flavoured milk, 1 cup of orange pop, few peeled orange strands, semi-sweet chocolate chips and ice cubes. Make sure to serve it immediately.

Blueberries-Cranberry Milk Shake

Blueberries-Cranberry Milk Shake

In a blender, process 1 cup of cranberry juice, 3-4 strawberries, small quantity of blueberries, fistful of raspberries, 1 slice of banana, 1 container of low-fat yogurt and lastly add ice cubes. Blend the mixture until smooth.

 Mango Milk Lassi

Mango Milk Lassi

This is a complete favourite Indian beverage that is made of fresh mangoes. Take 2 slices of mangoes, 1 cup of non-fat milk, 1 container of plain yogurt, few chopped pistachios, and 1 teaspoon of cardamom and ice cubes. Blend the entire ingredients and serve it cool.

 Pumpkin Pie Milk Shake

Pumpkin Pie Milk Shake

Pumpkin Pie Milk Shake is a healthy drink that is quite popular during fall. In mixer add 1 scoop of Vanilla low-fat ice cream, skimmed milk, 1 slice of Pumpkin pie, fat-free cool whipped. Puree the complete ingredients in a mixer until creamy and smooth.

 Blueberry Soy Shake

Blueberry Soy Shake

Take 1 cup of frozen blue berries, 1 cup of yogurt. 1 cup soy milk, 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and ice cubes. Puree the ingredient in a blender and serve it.

 Raspberry-Avocado Shake

Raspberry-Avocado Shake

In a blender include, 1 peeled and pitted avocado, ¾ cup of orange juice, 2 cups of raspberry juice, 1cup frozen raspberries, 1 cup low fat milk and few ice cubes. In a liquidizer, puree all the ingredients until completely feathery.

 Date Milk Shake

Date Milk Shake

Take 1 container of frozen vanilla yogurt, 1 cup of low-fat milk, ½ cup of pitted dates, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and ice cubes. Pulp the complete ingredients in a mixer until soft and smooth. Serve it cold.

 Apple Milk Shake

Apple Milk Shake

Blend 1/4 kg of apple, 1 tablespoon artificial sweetener, 1 cup of skimmed milk, 1 cup of water and few ice cubes. Process all the ingredients in a mixer and server it immediately.

Story first published: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 18:03 [IST]
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