Tomato and Greens Smoothie
A savory, low-calorie break from sweet smoothies, spiced with metabolism-boosting cayenne.
Nutrition
Ingredients
| 2 cups | 480 ml | arugula lettuce |
| 1 | cucumber | |
| 4 | cherry tomatoes | |
| 2 tsp | 10 ml | ginger, minced |
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml | cayenne pepper |
| 2 tbsp | 30 ml | fresh lemon juice |
| — | purified water | |
| 4-5 | ice cubes |
Instructions
If you want to take a break from sweet smoothies, this is the perfect pick. A combination of leafy greens, a tomato and a cucumber will give you a whole lot of vitamins but a lot less calories – something you want (and need) for shedding those extra pounds.
I like to add some cayenne pepper to this recipe for more depth in taste. Cayenne pepper is best known for helping speed up metabolism. According to the British newspaper The Sun, a published study by food scientist Stephen Whiting, shows consuming capsaicin, cayenne's active ingredient, causes an adrenaline rush. This sends a signal to brain to burn fat cells, especially in the stomach area.
Total Calories: 76
- Add all ingredients to the Vitamix, pouring in purified water to reach your desired consistency, and blend on high until smooth.