SATISFY YOUR THIRST

SPICED GREEN TEA SMOOTHIE

Green tea is a great way to burn fat and lose weight as it contains a metabolism-boosting compound known as EGCG. Just drinking four cups of green tea a day can help shed more than 6 pounds in 8 weeks. This rich smoothie is a great twist instead of sipping on hot green tea and is flavoured with cayenne spices, lemon, and agave nectar, it provides all the nutritional benefits of green tea.

Good to Know

Caffeine and an antioxidant called catechin are thought to stimulate your nervous system and increase fat-burning, so green tea can help you shed pounds and trim your waist.

Ingredients

·         3/4 cup strong green tea, chilled

·         1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

·         Juice of 1 lemon (2-3 TBSP)

·         2 teaspoons agave nectar

·         1 small pear, skin on, cut into pieces

·         2 tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt

·         6-8 ice cubes

Preparation

Put all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth. Drink cold.

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: Makes 2 servings (serving size - 1 cup)

Nutritional Information

Calories per serving:	82
Fat per serving:	0.2g
Saturated fat per serving:	0.0g
Monounsaturated fat per serving:	0.0g
Polyunsaturated fat per serving:	0.0g
Protein per serving:	1g
Carbohydrates per serving:	21g
Fiber per serving:	3g
Cholesterol per serving:	0.0mg
Iron per serving:	0.0mg
Sodium per serving:	13mg
Calcium per serving:	39mg