Nothing beats a glass of fruit shake after long laps in the pool or a jog in the park. Fruit shakes are one of the most popular drinks nowadays. At times you worry about its very high sugar content or its other unhealthy ingredients like preservatives and rotten fruits. So, if we really want to be sure that your fruit shake is healthy, clean and complements your specific diet then making it yourself is the best option.

Concocting your own homemade weight loss shake is kindergarten-simple. All you need is a blender, some ice cubes, a fruit of your choice, some yogurt, protein powder and other ingredients that aid in fat loss and you're off to making for yourself a refreshing treat that not only sheds off your excess pounds but is extremely delicious, too.

When you use fruits or vegetables as your ingredients for your weight loss shake, you are giving your body a shower of all the vitamins and minerals in just one beverage. Your own homemade weight loss shake can even serve as a healthy substitute for your other meals.

To make the best homemade weight loss shake, follow these tips:

1. Choose fresh fruits. Those in season are particularly rich in vitamins and minerals. Choose organic as much as possible but if you can't find them grown organically, peel off their skins to minimize exposing yourself from chemical residues. Be particularly careful with strawberries-- make sure that you get them organic since they are one of the most pesticide-laden fruits due to traditional heavy farming. The same goes for your vegetables too. Make sure that you wash them thoroughly before peeling them. If you're concerned that the veggies might affect flavor, then you can always go with an all-fruit weight loss shake.

2. Prefer low fat or reduced fat yogurt or low-fat milk. These are rich sources of vitamin D and calcium that strengthen bones and help prevent osteoporosis. But you don't need the added fat in the regular varieties.

3. Add some protein powder for faster and easier digestion of food. Whey or soy protein are good sources.

4. Put in bee pollen since this helps cleanse the intestines and promote healthy liver function. Bee pollen also prevents fatigue and allergies.

5. Add coconut oil. While this may seem contrary to what you've been taught to believe, coconut oil actually has medium chain fatty acids that crank up your metabolism and aid in weight loss. Two teaspoons of virgin coconut oil daily has a host of tremendous health benefits.

6. Before making your homemade shake, make sure that you have already cut your vegetables and fruits so they will easily fit into your blender. Add a couple of ice cubes or cold water to make for a smoother mixture.

7. If you want to thicken your mixture, add in more fruit. If it's too thick for your taste, add more liquid.

8. In case your vegetables and fruits get stuck in the middle of the blender, stop blending and stir the mixture with a spoon or a spatula before covering it and blending it again.