How to Lose Weight With Soups & Smoothies

Soups and smoothies can serve as replacements to fatty meals when trying to lose weight. However, not all soups and smoothies are healthy and low in fat. Without using the right ingredients and paying attention to portion size, consuming soups and smoothies can work against your dietary goals. To lose weight with soups and smoothies you must be conscious of the ingredients used in the preparation, and control the amount you eat at each meal.

Instructions

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  Make your soups and smoothies from fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are both low in calories but high in fiber and natural sugars. Fiber and natural sugars satisfy your body and leave you feeling full.

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  Use frozen fruit juice concentrate instead of frozen yogurt or ice cream to thicken your smoothies. Fruit juice contains less fat than yogurt or ice cream, making it a healthier alternative for smoothies.

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  Cook soups with chicken, beef or vegetable broths instead of milk or cream. Milk and cream are high in fat and calories, making them counter-productive to a soup and smoothie weight loss diet. Broths contain low amounts of calories and are available for a low price from most grocers. To make your soups healthier, opt for low sodium broth.

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  Consume only one serving of soup or smoothies per meal. One serving is typically 8 oz, or one cup, of liquid. Eating more than one cup of your soup or smoothie can happen before you realize it. Measure the serving size before pouring it into your cup or bowl and save the rest for later.

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  Ask for the nutritional information when dining at restaurants. Restaurants often serve more than one serving of a meal when you order. Ask the waiter to package all but one serving of your soup or smoothie to ensure you do not overeat.