smoothies negate afterburn effect?

[katied]

Hi Cathe! First off I just want to say thank you for all your wonderful workouts and all the research and work you put into them! They are simply the best and I love each and every one of them-- and I especially love how my body has changed since starting them consistently this past spring. You are amazing!

So my question is regarding smoothies. I am vegan, first off, and it has been hotter than you-know-what around here lately, so I have been having a smoothie for breakfast after my workouts. I have a friend who told me that by drinking something cold, I am ruining the afterburn effect that I have worked so hard for. Is this true? He says the cold smoothie slows my metabolism down. I use Sunwarrrior Protein powder with no added sweetener/sugar, frozen organic banana, berries and almondmilk. I also add MSM powder to help with my joints/problematic knee. Anyway, would love your thoughts on this, or any other Cathletes who have an opinion on this.

Thanks so much for reading and for everything!
Katie

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Katie!

The temperature of a smoothie is not nearly as important as the calories/ingredients in a smoothie, since a high calorie smoothie will negate the calories burned from the afterburn effect. However, if we were going to address the temperature, the cold temperature of the smoothie will burn a few extra calories than a room temperature smoothie (see first highlighted article).


I’ve written a couple of related blog articles that will address your questions with greater detail. I hope you find them helpful.


Cathe Friedrich - 5 Secrets for Boosting Metabolism After 40

Cathe Friedrich - Are Colder or Room Temperature Beverages Better for Exercise Hydration?

Cathe Friedrich - Are Smoothies Good for You?

Hi Cathe! First off I just want to say thank you for all your wonderful workouts and all the research and work you put into them! They are simply the best and I love each and every one of them-- and I especially love how my body has changed since starting them consistently this past spring. You are amazing!

So my question is regarding smoothies. I am vegan, first off, and it has been hotter than you-know-what around here lately, so I have been having a smoothie for breakfast after my workouts. I have a friend who told me that by drinking something cold, I am ruining the afterburn effect that I have worked so hard for. Is this true? He says the cold smoothie slows my metabolism down. I use Sunwarrrior Protein powder with no added sweetener/sugar, frozen organic banana, berries and almondmilk. I also add MSM powder to help with my joints/problematic knee. Anyway, would love your thoughts on this, or any other Cathletes who have an opinion on this.

Thanks so much for reading and for everything!
Katie

 

[katied]

Thank you so much, Cathe! This is great information that I will pass along to my friend. Thanks again for taking the time to reply!

All the best,

Katie