So you want a flat belly and you want it before NYE. Done. Here’s the good news!

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The fitness of your body largely depends on what you eat which is why a few tweaks in your diet and lifestyle can show great results. Nutrients present in some superfoods added to zero belly smoothies can even turn off your fat genes. Now, that’s powerful!  

5 Of The Best Zero Belly Smoothies

These plant-based protein smoothies will rev up your metabolism, heal the digestive system, tone your muscles and turn off the genes that contribute to fat storage. 

Zero Belly Smoothies for weight loss have shown significant results in as little as 72 hours. All you have to do is blend the ingredients and drink up.

Vanilla Chai: 219 calories (9 g fat, 20 g carbs, 4 g fibre, 17 g protein)

¼ cup of unsweetened almond milk

¼ cup of tea (brewed and chilled)

½ scoop of plant-based vanilla protein powder

½ frozen banana

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ tablespoon unsalted natural almond butter

Add water to blend (optional)

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Green Monster: 271 calories (6 g fat, 40 g carbs, 8 g fibre, 15 g protein)

¼ cup of apple juice without sugar

¼ cup of water

½ scoop of plant-based protein powder

½ pear, chopped

½ cup of baby spinach

½ frozen banana

¼ ripe avocado

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Dark Chocolate Banana Nut Smoothie: 229 calories (11 g fat, 26 g carb, 7 g fibre, 28 g protein)

½ banana

2 blocks of dark chocolate

1 cup of unsweetened almond milk

⅛ cup of chopped walnuts

⅓ cup of chocolate plant-based protein powder

6 ice cubes

Add water to blend (optional)

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Fresh Blueberry: 232 calories (6 g fat, 16 g carbs, 3 g fibre, 28 g protein)

½ cup of unsweetened almond milk

1 scoop of vanilla plant-based protein powder

½ cup of frozen blueberries

½ tablespoon of natural unsalted almond butter

Add water to blend (optional)

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Peanut Butter Cup: 258 calories (6 g fat, 21 g carbs, 5 g fibre, 30 g protein)

½ cup of unsweetened almond milk

1 scoop of vanilla or chocolate plant-based protein powder

1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder

½ frozen banana

½ tablespoon of natural unsalted peanut butter

Add water to blend (optional)

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How To Enhance The Results Of Zero Belly Smoothies

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Zero belly smoothies are a part of Zero Belly Diet, a book and a diet plan created by David Zinczenko. This diet plan targets stubborn belly fat and promotes highly-nutritious power foods that can alleviate fat storage, boost your metabolism and tone up the muscles. 

When combined with a few lifestyle changes, zero belly smoothies can show better results. 

●  Take a brisk walk before breakfast as morning light regulates your body’s circadian clock and improves cardiovascular health.   

●  Load your breakfast with fibre.

● Choose red fruits over the green. The higher levels of flavonoids—compounds that give the fruit its red colour—calm the action of fat-storage genes.

● Fill up on avocados as it’s highly nutritious and keeps you full for longer.

● Add plant protein to your smoothies and eat eggs, whole foods and healthy fats.

● Start your day by drinking citrus-infused (lemons, oranges or grapefruits) water to flush out the toxins.

The Bottomline

While rapid weight loss is not the best strategy (as it’s not a sustainable practice), sometimes you have exciting deadlines to fuel your fitness goals like a cousin’s wedding or New Year’s Eve party. 

So try these delicious blends once, feel the change and end your year on a positive note!  

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