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The One Metabolism-Boosting Food You Should Have Every Morning To Lose Weight By 2021

December 29, 2020 by Hannah Kerns
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Adding a metabolism-boosting food to your morning routine is a great way to jumpstart the new year with weight loss. Specifically, incorporating green tea into your ritual could have serious benefits on your weight loss goals. Green tea is well-known for its metabolism-boosting properties, so having a green tea smoothie first thing in the morning is the perfect way to kickstart your metabolism for the rest of the day. Not to mention, the caffeine will help keep you awake.

Plus, there are plenty of delicious green tea smoothie recipes to try–so you’ll be sure to find one that you love for the new year!

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Vanilla Green Tea Smoothie

What You’ll Need: vanilla Greek yogurt, vanilla almond milk, frozen banana, honey, matcha powder

 

Full Recipe: Lemon Tree Dwelling

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Banana-Berry Green Tea Smoothie

What You’ll Need: water, green tea bags, frozen triple berry mix, banana, honey, ice cubes

 

Full Recipe: An Affair From The Heart

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Turmeric Green Tea Smoothie

What You’ll Need: matcha green tea powder, turmeric, banana, avocado, spinach, unsweetened almond milk, agave or maple syrup, ice cubes

 

Full Recipe: Veggie Chick

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Mango Green Tea Smoothie

What You’ll Need: green tea, mangos, bananas, spinach, lemon juice, mint

 

Full Recipe: Cooking Classy

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Hannah Kerns pitches and writes compelling stories for SheFinds' readers. When she isn't listening to podcasts or catching up on true crime, she covers the latest in beauty, health, fashion, and celebrity news. To reach Hannah, email hannah@shefinds.com.

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Drinking spearmint tea for beauty benefits
Various types of bread displayed on a table.
Delicious pastries displayed at Costco bakery section.
Woman holding her head in distress or pain.
Woman suffering from joint pain while seated.
Woman experimenting with beauty trends for youthful skin
Popular fast food outlets: Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, Starbucks.
Woman adding sugar to her aromatic coffee.
Delicious bagels with blueberries and butter on a wooden board.
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil for healthy cooking.
Brazilian dish with rice, beans, and chicken on a plate.
Checking the time while enjoying a balanced breakfast.
Display of deli meats and sandwich products at grocery store.
Cooked salmon served with rice, avocado, and greens.
Inside view of a Costco store showcasing products.
Woman taking magnesium supplement for health benefits.
Selection of s'mores brownies and baked ricotta from Aldi.
Grilled chicken breast with fries and mixed green salad.
Frozen pizza options displayed in grocery store aisle.
Fried fish served with crispy fries on a plate.