A one day menu and recipes to fight insulin/leptin resistance.
The distinct metabolic effects of subcutaneous fat (the “loose” fat on the hips, thighs, and butt) and visceral fat (hard belly fat) are not created equal.
My Fat Flushing Smoothie Shakedown is an equal opportunity fat blaster. It addresses both the leptin resistance secreted by excess subcutaneous fat and the inflammation produced from hard belly fat which can lead to insulin resistance. Leptin, as you may recall, is the hunger hormone that fires up metabolism. It is out of balance in many overweight individuals. Both too much or too little leptin has a way of producing major hunger cravings that bring on a metabolic slow down.
Originally designed as a kick starter to the classic Fat Flush Plan, the Smoothie Shakedown has taken on a hunger fixing mission of its own—with extraordinary results! That’s because it contains all the right lean and “green” quality proteins. The centerpiece is the Fat Flush Body Protein made with rice and pea protein derived from the “purest” non-GMO ingredients available–because unlike hemp, whey, soy, or egg-based protein powders which provide energy for 1 ½ hours, rice and pea can offset hunger for four hours–no small task when you are busily multitasking and don’t always make time for replenishing your energy reserves.
And, you’ll be able to eat your fill of antioxidant-rich veggies like kale, spinach and broccoli, and low glycemic fruits like grapefruit and green apples that can normalize leptin levels and ignite your fat burning engines. It’s grain and starch-free, but loaded with appetite-satiating fiber like chia seeds that take the lid off cravings. Smoothie Shakedown’s star-studded list of headlining anti-inflammatory herbs and spices (turmeric, garlic, cinnamon, ginger, mustard, cayenne, cloves, oregano), plus the strongly anti-inflammatory fish oil and berries also target the hard belly fat and start to melt inches.
Shakedowners have reported up to 20 pounds and 12 inches lost in only two weeks—without deprivation or caving into temptation:
Casey from Tennessee says, “While I was skeptical of smoothies having the ability to keep me energized and not leave me hungry, that is exactly what they did. I did not feel deprived of food or like I was starving. My energy level was higher than ever. By the end of week two I lost 20 lbs and 12 inches!”
Busy mom Gabrielle from New Hampshire reveals, “The Fat Flush Smoothie Shakedown has been nothing but a success for me. In the first 2 weeks I lost 15lbs with no trouble at all. I LOVE the taste, but most of all I love the way it makes me feel— inside and out! Not only did I lose 15 lbs in the first 2 weeks, but I also lost almost 2 pant sizes…I am a regular person, working 40 hours a week, raising a son and having fun with life. If I can do the Smoothie Shakedown and be successful, so can you!”
As these success stories attest, it is a healthy, balanced “ultra” Fat Flush that’s a hunger-free way to flatten your belly fast.
And because leptin resistance will soon be under control–you’ll find yourself filling up faster than ever–research at the University of California-Davis found that people who ate more plant-based protein consumed 40% less calories than those who ate meat.
Try this on for size:
For breakfast and lunch, grab a fiber-filled Shakedown smoothie, and for dinner savor a satisfying meal with lean protein, unlimited vegetables and salad.
Here’s a menu from Carol, my marketing director who now makes morning smoothies with her staff on a daily basis. She reports that our Web Manager Chris, 34, lost 10 pounds in the first five days on the program and Marketing Coordinator Lianne, 26, a reformed breakfast skipper, now powers up with a smoothie in lieu of coffee.
Breakfast – Purple Haze “Green” Smoothie
Lunch – Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Dinner – Easy Broiled Wild Salmon Fillets, Braised Fragrant Chard, Jicama Slaw
Plus, plenty of cran-water and fresh veggies to snack on throughout the day!
Purple Haze “Green” Smoothie – 1 serving
8 ounces cran-water (1 oz cranberry juice in 7 oz water)
1 scoop Fat Flush Body Protein
½ cup kale
½ cup spinach
1 cup blueberries
1 tablespoon flaxseed or fish oil
1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax seeds
3 ice cubes, or as desired
Combine cran-water, protein powder, blueberries, oil, seeds, spinach and kale in a blender at high speed. Add ice cubes and continue blending on high speed until smoothie is thick and creamy.
Orange Creamsicle Smoothie – 1 serving
8 ounces cran-water (1 oz cranberry juice in 7 oz water)
1 serving Fat Flush Body Protein
Flesh of 1 orange plus 2 teaspoons orange zest and a pinch of ground ginger
1 tablespoon flaxseed oil or fish oil
1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax seeds
1 teaspoon Flora-Key
3 ice cubes, or as desired
Combine cran-water, protein powder, flaxseed oil, chia seeds, orange flesh, orange zest, ginger, oil, seeds and Flora-Key in a blender at high speed. Add ice cubes and continue blending on high speed until smoothie is thick and creamy.
Easy Broiled Wild Salmon Filets with Braised Fragrant Chard – Four servings
Easy Broiled Salmon
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 cilantro, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 5-ounce salmon filets
Combine lemon juice, parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, and cayenne in a small medium bowl. Add the filets and rub the mixture in until filets are well coated on both sides. Chill and marinate for at least 1 hour. Preheat broiler. Place fish in a nonstick broiling pan under broiler and cook for about 4 minutes on each side or until salmon is opaque in the center. Serve immediately.
Braised Fragrant Chard – Four 1-cup servings
¾ cup vegetable broth
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 bunch green chard, chopped coarsely
Salt (optional)
In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat ¼ cup of the broth. Sauté the onions and garlic until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chard. Stir in the remaining ½ cup of broth; cover. Lower the heat to low; simmer until the chard is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt if using.
Jicama Slaw – 4 servings
12 ounces jicama, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, grated
1 cucumber, cut into thin strips
1 cup parsley, chopped
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon dill
3 tablespoons flaxseed oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
In a large bowl, place jicama, onion, carrot, and cucumber and set aside. In a jar, put parsley, vinegar, dill, flaxseed oil, garlic, and lemon juice and shake well. Pour the dressing over the jicama mix and toss lightly.
We think you will be so hooked on this healthy hunger fix, you will be a fan for life—or at least another two weeks—the suggested length of the program unless you have more than 50 pounds to lose, in which case you can extend the program for up to a month!
Cheers and Bon Appétit!
