[{"selector":"#anim-e73c6139-4f1b-469d-ac13-d9d1f7b3ed2c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4f043373-ce97-4b7b-85a9-2dfffae3100f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 283.86753%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The Weight Loss Smoothie Verdict

Protein delays digestion.

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Eat calories.

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include the healthy trifecta.

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Store-bought smoothies

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Go gentle on nut butters.

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"Breakfast Skippers."

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Avoid blender mistakes.

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