Fat-busting blueberry smoothie

Advice 16 Oct 2008

Give flab the heave-ho with this lard-busting drink

100g blueberries
1tsp flaxseeds
½ a banana
1tsp honey
3tbsp low-fat natural yoghurt
2-3tbsp oats
50ml soya milk

100g of blueberries contains just 56 calories and lots of cancer-bashing antioxidants such as vitamin C and E.

Rich in linoleic acid, which helps reduce body fat.

Scrape off the inner peel and add it too – it holds lots more nutrients and fibre that you might miss.

A natural energy food that boosts your immune system.

The calcium speeds up
the metabolism and enhances fat loss.

Oats are high in complex carbs and protein, which stop you from feeling hungry.

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