The holidays are, without a doubt, the most difficult time of the year to stay on a diet. Indeed, many of us essentially just give up watching what we eat on Thanksgiving day and don't get serious about it again until after New Year's Day. Even a moment's thought about that makes your realize that, in less than 45 days we can lose a lot of the progress we've made throughout the year. What's worse is the guilt that comes each time we overeat during the holiday season. But the horrible reality is that even if we have been eating sensibly, exercising, and following all the diet and nutrition rules to control our weight, we will probably "cheat".
The trick is to have a healthy, low calorie treat on hand to "cheat" with instead of feasting on all the high calorie stuff.
Fruit smoothies, especially when made with sherbet, are a good choice. Sherbet (or, more accurately, "sorbet") is made with milk fat content of less than 2%. Any higher concentration is classified as ice cream. A wide variety of fruits, sherbets, and low or no fat yogurt can be combined in recipes to create desert smoothies that will be filling, "hit the spot," and most importantly help you maintain a healthy diet and nutrition plan.
Incorporating smoothies into your diet over the holidays will certainly minimize the risk of consistently overeating which will allow you to enjoy the important family meals without guilt.
Here are three smoothie recipes made with sherbet. They are all quick, easy, and delicious
Raspberry-Orange Sherbet Smoothie
1 cup chilled orange juice
3/4 cups frozen raspberries
1/2 cup raspberry frozen sherbet (or sorbet)
In your blender combine the three ingredients and mix the smoothie. Pour the smoothie in a chilled glass and enjoy!
Lemon Pineapple Sherbet Smoothie
Mix the following ingredients:
1 cup (small container) low-fat lemon yogurt
2 cups lemonade (Crystal light has no calories)
1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
1 cup pineapple frozen sherbet (or sorbet)
You won't find a more refreshing smoothie than this one!
Refreshing Mango Orange Sherbet Smoothie
1 cup chilled mango juice
1 cup chilled orange juice
1/2 banana cut in chunks
1 1/2 cups of mango slices
1 cup of mango-orange frozen sherbet (or sorbet)
Your family will definitely enjoy this smoothie for desert!
To find more delicious smoothie recipes please visit Best Fruit Smoothies for many other free smoothie recipes updated daily.
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