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Banish Junk Food Cravings & Energize Your Body with a Green Smoothie!
What is a green smoothie? Why are so many people raving about them anyways?
It is where greens are blended with a fruit smoothie. (I've even
added greens to dessert smoothies!) It is actually very easy to cover up
the flavor of a few leaves of greens with the sweet fruits. I know... I know... It sounds crazy! But hear me out before you make any judgments against this idea. A green smoothie is a powerhouse of nutrients!
I ran home and started experimenting with all kinds of flavors and greens. I read all there was written about green smoothie recipes for weight loss, digital and paperback.
As
I continued my daily habit, I realized that my taste buds actually enjoyed salads more. Prior to adapting a daily routine with green smoothies...
I hated greens. So, to say that I craved greens is quite an
accomplishment. From my herbal school, I know how important greens are
for the body. In the past, I just couldn’t bring myself to make greens
be apart of my daily menu. You can read about my weight loss journey.
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At the beginning, I was very skeptical at my introduction to this odd colored smoothie. It was bright green... or slightly brown at times! I was totally amazed that I was drinking a blended salad in a delicious pineapple smoothie.
Then I noticed... As my cravings for greens were going up, my cravings for junk were going down! And believe me. I am not one to just sit down and eat a salad!
Then it occurred to me...
Our bodies require a certain amount of nutrients to thrive. Drinking or
eating something that is packed with nutrients will help satisfy our
cravings as we go throughout our day. If we fuel our bodies with high volume, tasty food... we are less likely to binge on other high calorie foods. Learn 9 Benefits of Green Smoothies!
I also found that my digestive system improved by leaps and bounds. Here's how to know if you are having regular bowels with green smoothies.
A lot of times I find myself stuck with the same old recipe every morning. Usually, banana, blueberries, and kale. But we all need to use a variety of greens. Every type of green and fruit has its own benefits. Some contain more nutrients in one area but not another. So, use a variety of greens throughout your week. Find out how to vary greens in green smoothies.
You can even use herbs to mix up your smoothie routine. Examples: peppermint, dandelion leaves, plantain, comfrey flowers and leaves, aloe gel, etc. But be warned... Herbs have a strong flavor! I would not recommend them as your first go on a green smoothie. People have used these herbal remedies for years and have seen great health benefits.
Chew Your Liquids and Juice Your Solids
In my herbal schooling, I was taught we need to chew our liquids and juice our solids. This means to swish the liquids in our mouth to mix up the saliva and the liquids together and to chew our solids so much that it becomes juice!
When eating a salad, usually people do not sit and chew their greens until it becomes juice. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, a majority of people swallow each bite as soon as the food enters the mouth and chewed a few times. All leafy greens have cell walls composed mainly of cellulose, which is very difficult for our bodies to break down in order to access the nutrients that the greens supply.
So, in essence the greens go in one way and exit the other with much of the nutrients still intact. That is where a green smoothie comes into play. When the greens are juiced or blended, those machines do most of the “chewing” beforehand. Getting the benefits of vegetables by drinking them can provide much more nutrients for your body to digest then by just eating them. To properly blend those greens, I consider the Blendtec blender the best blender available in the market!
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So... what is the number of smoothies a day for best health benefits? I recommend 4 cups of green smoothie every day to maximize the health benefits.
"Can I make smoothies ahead?" To save time, you can prepare the greens a few days in advance and store in your fridge. All you have to do is dump everything into the blender, blend, and go. You can get greens in a bag prewashed and ready to use at the store. So, now you really don’t have the excuse, “I just don’t have time to eat healthfully.”
Click here to learn how this amazing smoothie changed my life.
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Freeze those bananas, and turn your smoothie into a frozen shake!
I love green smoothies - been having them for breakfast daily for several years now. One thing that I noticed in a lot of green smoothie recipes is that, …
Swiss Chard Green Smoothies
I was just wondering... where are your swiss chard smoothie recipes??? I love my chard. I am drinking a big quart right now.
I do greenies differently …
My Green Smoothie Is NOT Smooth - Help!
My green smoothie is NOT smooth... help! I have a regular blender and can't afford a more high powered one at this time. I love the idea of making green …
Kale Cucumber Smoothie
Kale Cucumber Smoothie
3-4 big leaves kale
1 whole organic cucumber
fresh ginger
coconut butter
1/2 banana
flax seeds
add water
Add all of …
Pineapple Raspberry Green Smoothie Recipe
Pineapple Raspberry Green Smoothie
1 banana, peeled
1/2 cup mango, frozen
1/2 cup pineapple, frozen
1/4 cup raspberries, frozen
1 1/2 cups packed …
Ginger Green Smoothie - Packed with Antioxidants from Green Tea
Jim has a tasty ginger green smoothie that is packed with antioxidants from the Green Tea. Using tea as the liquid of the smoothie can be a good way to …
How often and how much green smoothie to drink every day?
How often and how much green smoothie to drink every day?
Answer:
I recommend most adults drink about 4 cups of green smoothie every day. You can …
Smoothies for Diabetics
What are good smoothies for diabetics?
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Alicia,
Great question! There are many people curious to know about smoothies that won't spike sugar …
Can I freeze my smoothies ahead of time?
Smoothie Question: Can I freeze my smoothies ahead of time? I am a working mom, I have two toddlers children that stay home with dad while I am away. …
Orange Swiss Chard Green Smoothie
This orange swiss chard green smoothie is a great option to switch up your smoothie routine. This recipe has mangoes to thicken up the smoothie instead …
Zesty Swiss Chard Green Smoothie
This sweet yet zesty green smoothie gives you a unique way to drink your greens. I only use 3 large swiss chard leaves in this recipe. But when I make …
Berry Peachy Beet Top Green Smoothie
This berry peachy beet top green smoothie recipe is great for people who don't like the flavor of bananas in their smoothies. I have grown quite addicted …
How much should I vary greens in green smoothies?
Question: How much should I vary greens in green smoothies? How many green veggies should we be using a day in our green smoothies?
I have been blending …
Chocolate Green Smoothie - Uniques Ways to Drinking Your Greens
Beverly is wondering if there is such a thing as a Chocolate Green Smoothie with little to no fruit. Let's look at her question.
Question: Are there …
Herbs in Green Smoothies and Coconut Questions
Question: I am very curious about the millions of other greens we call herbs and there uses in green smoothies. I am sure you have tried a few. I have …
How to not lose weight while drinking green smoothies
How do I not lose weight while drinking green smoothies? Is there a trick to maintaining my weight? I want to see an improvement in my energy levels and …
How much weight can I expect to lose drinking green smoothies?
Smoothie Question: How much weight can I expect to lose drinking green smoothies?
Answer: I've seen where people people mainly drink green smoothies …
Healthy Additions to Green Smoothies
Healthy Additions to Green Smoothies
These all make great and healthy additions to your smoothies.
- Use unsweetened coconut milk to blend the …
What is the best time during the day to have a green smoothie?
What is the best time during the day to have a green smoothie?
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My favorite time to drink my green smoothies are in the morning for breakfast. …
Veggie Wash for Non-Organic Produce
How to make a homemade veggie wash for non-organic produce. I've been making green smoothies for awhile now. But feel uneasy about adding regular grocery …
Pineapple Raw Food Green Smoothie
Pineapple Raw Food Green Smoothie
To make this delicious creamy tropical green smoothie recipe... peel two small bananas place in blender with 5 to …
Pineapple Raw Food Green Smoothie
Pineapple Raw Food Green Smoothie
To make this delicious creamy green smoothie recipe... peel two small bananas place in blender with 5 to 10 ounces …
How to make a 'thinner' smoothie?
Question: How to make a thinner smoothie? So many times the smoothie is too thick!!! While I don't mind 'chewing'... others would prefer it 'thinner' …
Weight Loss Success with Smoothies
My daughter and I are having weight loss success with smoothies. We drink fruit smoothies for breakfast and lunch for the last month and a half or so. …
Smoothies for Cancer
I'm trying to make healthy smoothies for cancer. I have metastasized colon cancer (stage four), and was on chemo until this past November (2009). One …
Green Giant Smoothie
One of my favorite smoothies is the Green Giant Smoothie. We simply take 3 cups of grapes, ice cubes and a bunch of fresh spinach and blend it all together …
Tip: If you want to know about Green Smoothies...
I would like to say that the person who has helped and inspired me with green smoothies is Victoria Boutenko and her book Green for Life. This is where …
Food Combination and Green Smoothies
Smoothie Question: What about food combination and green smoothies? I always heard that mixing fruits and vegetables was bad for the digestive system. …
Difference between green smoothies and green juices...
I’m trying out green smoothies because, unlike green juices, they retain the fiber and are easier to clean up. There is a free 3-day course on green smoothies …
Organic...To Be or Not to Be
I love this site... it just keeps going on and on...! Thanks!
My question is... If I need to buy non-organic greens (sometimes organic is priced alright... …
Smoothies for cancer protection and weight loss
Question:
I am new to smoothies and in my early 70's.
I enjoy vegetables. But I am NOT a yogurt fan. I am looking for ideas as to which vegetables …
Lose Extra Weight with Smoothies
Question: How to lose weight with smoothies? I just want to know what is the best green smoothie to help lose weight in the tummy. How many times a day …
What can I use to sweeten
my green smoothies?
I was wondering what can I use to sweeten my green smoothies? I'm new to the green smoothie adventure. I actually made my first this morning with spinach. …
Yummy Green Peach Smoothie!
Now that peach season is here I can't keep up with them as they ripen. Here is a yummy green peach smoothie I put together with some peaches that had a …
How do I blend greens into my smoothie?
How do I blend greens into my smoothie? Is it okay to add in the greens and blend them first before I add in the fruit? In my first green smoothie, I added …
Green smoothie amount a day...
In order to get all of the health benefits from my green smoothies, how much green smoothie amount do I need to drink a day? I really want the health benefits …
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