Smoothies
or natural fruit and vegetable juices
are an ideal option to add vitamins and nutrients to our health.
But also, there is one in particular that fulfills the function of
helping you lose weight.
"A healthy diet includes consuming vegetables daily, and some are low in calories and rich in
minerals, fiber, and vitamins
," summarizes
MedlinePlus
, the US National Library of Medicine.
And he specifies that "many studies have shown that they are extremely healthy and recommend
3 to 5 glasses every day."
In addition, "they help to
lose weight
, since they help the person increase the feeling of satiety," adds the same source.
In any case,
you should always consult a doctor or nutritionist
before making a health decision, for the best diagnosis and recommendation.
And among the many natural combinations that can occur, there is a preparation of
strawberry smoothie with oats in the morning
that also has benefits for the metabolism.
Benefits of oats for the body and losing weight
Oatmeal is a cereal that contains
beta-glucans
, a type of fiber that gives it viscosity and already in the stomach and intestine, promotes satiety signals and spreads them.
Oatmeal is a cereal with a type of fiber that promotes satiety.
A convenient breakfast can
delay the onset of appetite
mid-morning and thus make it to lunchtime without reaching for any snacks.
Likewise, oatmeal porridge acts as a prebiotic for the intestine, and by working on the state of flora it can improve certain symptoms of abdominal distension and bloating, according to a Norwegian study reported on the Body and Mind site.
"Oats are loaded with
soluble fiber,
which is a type of food that allows more water to remain in the stool," says
Kristen Smith,
bariatric surgery coordinator for the Piedmont Atlanta Hospital health portal
.
And he adds: "This makes them softer and larger and, ultimately, easier to expel,
helping to eliminate inflammation due to fecal reserve
,"
Properties of strawberries to lose weight
Strawberries have numerous minerals.
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The
Strawberries have numerous minerals such as
iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, manganese and silicon, as well as vitamins C, K and folic acid
.
Components that can help the bone and muscle system, and tissue recovery and healing.
"Manganese helps normal energy metabolism, the maintenance of bones in normal conditions or the protection of cells against oxidative damage," says
Manuel Moñino
, dietitian and nutritionist at the University of the Basque Country, on the
Spanish Academy website.
of Nutrition and Dietetics
.
It also has the ability to create a
feeling of satiety
, which helps
reduce appetite
in case you have anxiety with cravings for sugary foods.
For example, they disseminate health media, since excess glucose can encourage overweight, obesity and liver disorders.
This smoothie generates satiety and helps you lose weight.
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Hence the positive thing about consuming a strawberry and oat smoothie for good digestion, while at the same time it can reduce cholesterol.
How to prepare the strawberry and oat smoothie to lose weight
The dietitian, nutritionist and food technologist,
Mónica Acha,
on her YouTube channel, 'Simple Blending', offers a step by step for the preparation:
Ingredients
1 cup fresh strawberries, washed and cut into pieces
1 cup almond milk or vegetable milk of your choice
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Prepair mode
Oatmeal and strawberry smoothie to lose kilos.
Add all the ingredients to the blender and process them.
The mixture should be smooth and creamy.
Then serve immediately and consume for breakfast, as this is a good alternative to start the day.