If weight loss is your goal, it&#x27;s actually cheaper and easier  and far, far more pleasant to just make smoothies for a couple of meals a day. Here&#x27;s an easy one that I make all the time:<p>* 1&#x2F;2 cup yogurt<p>* 1&#x2F;2 cup juice (apple, orange, whatever)<p>* 1 banana, peeled<p>* 3-4 frozen strawberries<p>* 1&#x2F;2 cup frozen blueberries<p>Toss in blender. Blend. Consume. Rinse out blender. From assembling ingredients to rinsing the blender, the whole process can be performed in &lt;10 minutes, and is <i>far</i> less disgusting and dehumanizing than consuming bland nutrient goo. Total ingredient cost for one week of daily smoothies is &lt;$10.<p>A big part of what makes us human is that we take pleasure in eating good food. It&#x27;s a shame to throw that part of your humanity away unnecessarily.