This recipe is designed to burn fat, but it is also an antioxidant powerhouse.
Green tea increases metabolism and broccoli and cauliflower have enzymes that reportedly help the body more efficiently burn fat.
Pineapple is added for a flavor boost and to provide vitamin C and antioxidants.
Note that for fat burning properties caffeinated green tea should be used.
If you just want the antioxidant benefits of green tea then using decaf is fine.
Tip: Try other fruits to vary the taste. Apple, Lime, or banana, are all good options.
Note, this recipe was outsourced. Please do your own research on the benefits or lack thereof of Green Tea and whether you wish to use higher glycemic index fruit or not (I suggest substituting berries for a lower index or go to all veggies if you want to lower the glycemic index).
There is debate on all of these things, with varying views, especially when it comes to fruit in the diet.
I personally don’t think using Green Tea will hurt you, and it adds a nice taste to the smoothie, but it may or may not meet up to the claims. No promises from us on that!
As always, please consult with a physician before going on a diet. Personally, I drink this fat burning recipe because I love the taste of the green tea in it!
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Wednesday 15th of January 2020
How would you recommend cooling the green tea if you are short on time?
Carleen
Wednesday 15th of January 2020
You can put a few ice cubes in the blender and/or use frozen Pineapple and that will cool it down while making the smoothie.
fatima corrales
Monday 3rd of July 2017
dear carleen will i be able to use regular broccoli instead of the florets
Carleen
Monday 3rd of July 2017
Hi! Sure, you can do that.
Eusan
Friday 12th of May 2017
Can i use banana instead of pineapple?
Carleen
Friday 12th of May 2017
You could use banana, but banana is a higher glycemic index fruit, so it will increase the calories of the smoothie and take away from the fat burning potential.
Dave
Wednesday 28th of June 2023
Can you use coconut water as well as the liquid?
Carleen
Wednesday 28th of June 2023
Yes, you can use coconut water.
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How would you recommend cooling the green tea if you are short on time?
Carleen
Wednesday 15th of January 2020
You can put a few ice cubes in the blender and/or use frozen Pineapple and that will cool it down while making the smoothie.
fatima corrales
Monday 3rd of July 2017
dear carleen will i be able to use regular broccoli instead of the florets
Carleen
Monday 3rd of July 2017
Hi! Sure, you can do that.
Eusan
Friday 12th of May 2017
Can i use banana instead of pineapple?
Carleen
Friday 12th of May 2017
You could use banana, but banana is a higher glycemic index fruit, so it will increase the calories of the smoothie and take away from the fat burning potential.