Activate The Metabolism With A Coconut, Ginger And Green Tea Smoothie

Unlike other fats, the intake of coconut oil is related to the reduction of the abdominal girth.

We propose a delicious recipe that combines three ingredients with good properties for the body: coconut, ginger and green tea. Activate the metabolism with the regular intake of this shake and the practice of physical exercise.

Activate metabolism and improve your quality of life

We often hear about metabolism, but most of us don’t know why it is important. Metabolism is related to the use our body makes of the energy it obtains to perform the following functions:

• Breathing.
• Digestive process.
• Blood circulation.
• Muscle contractions
• Elimination of feces and urine.
• Balance of body temperature.
• Functioning of the nervous system and the brain.

The recipe that we propose in this article helps to activate the metabolism in order to increase energy expenditure and improve these vital functions.

Coconut oil

When we hear about oils, we immediately think of fat and weight gain. However, not all fats are the same. There are beneficial fats for the body that could even help us lose weight. That is the case with coconut oil.

Several studies have shown that, unlike trans fats, the fatty acids in coconut oil help reduce belly fat, as well as improve brain and muscle energy.

Lastly, consuming coconut oil could also reduce cravings for sweets. Something that can be very useful for those people who feel this need on a regular basis.

Ginger

Ginger could speed up metabolism by up to 5%, according to various studies. It also increases sweating, helping to combat fluid retention and reduce fever. It also has effects on digestion and is satiating.

Ginger is one of those foods that we should usually include in our diet in small quantities: in meat and fish, in stews, in sauces, in vinaigrettes, in cakes, in creams …  We can use it in powder or raw grated. Its flavor is exotic and spicy and combines very well with citrus.

Green Tea

Green tea is an excellent and ancient natural remedy for losing weight and maintaining health. It has the ability to reduce the sensation of appetite, increase the oxidation time of fats and hinder the accumulation of these in our body. In addition, the latest studies associate the regular consumption of green tea with an increase in weight loss in the framework of a hypocaloric diet.

Also, green tea is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory drink. Therefore, we could take one or two a day to help prevent multiple diseases and improve our quality of life.

We just have to bear in mind that it is better to take it separately from the main meals and that, at night, it can force us to get up to urinate at dawn. We recommend choosing organic green tea. When the water boils, we will turn off the heat and let it rest for 4 minutes.

How do we prepare this smoothie?

For a shake we will need the following quantities :

• A piece of seasonal fruit (apple, pear, pineapple, banana, etc.).
• Extra virgin coconut oil (15 g).
• Ginger powder (5 g).
• Green tea infusion (200 ml).

When the tea is already cold or lukewarm, we will mix all the ingredients long enough to leave a homogeneous texture without lumps.

When do we take it?

The best time to take this shake is in the morning, on an empty stomach. Previously we can drink a glass of water, with lemon if we wish.

This shake activates the metabolism first thing in the day  to feel energized and vital for the rest of the day. This benefits us in two ways, since, if we feel active, it will also be easier for us to do sports, which is the other great ally to improve metabolism.

In the afternoon we could also have this shake if we have no problems sleeping. We can also do it if we usually do physical or intellectual exercise during the afternoon and at night.

To keep in mind!

Remember that the best way to activate the metabolism is through sports practice. Muscle building, based on strength exercises, will increase your daily caloric expenditure by modifying the energy balance.

However, the intake of this shake within the framework of a balanced and varied diet can help to enhance this effect. Do not expect miraculous results, because if you do not exercise frequently and do not take care of your diet, you will not lose weight even if you consume this preparation regularly.