Notes

Make the smoothie filling by adding ingredients that thicken the smoothie. Great smoothie-thickening ingredients include chia seeds and frozen fruit.
Use water, coconut water, non-dairy milk or low-fat milk as your smoothie base to make it a low-calorie smoothie. Skip the juices – they’ll increase the calorie content of the smoothie, and you’ll probably be adding fruit anyway.
Carbohydrates should come from fruit or veggies. Watch your portions here, and keep to about 2 cups of fruit per serving.
Add protein to make your smoothie filling, feed your muscles and to make it more of a meal.
Add 1 tablespoon of healthy fats such as avocado, nut butters, and flaxseeds. Healthy fats are important for optimal health, help your body absorb nutrients, and make weight loss smoothies more satisfying.
Go easy on the sweeteners. Try to use only fruit to sweeten your smoothie. But if you need a little more stick to natural sweeteners such as molasses, xylitol and honey.
Increase flavour without adding calories by adding spices or fresh herbs.
Add natural weight loss aids such as green tea, cinnamon and ginger.