Green Smoothie Controversy: Are They Healthy or Unhealthy?
Are green smoothies really healthy for you or do they contain too much fruit and sugar? Should people who want to lose weight avoid them? These are just a couple of the controversies going around about green smoothies, and it’s nothing new. There will always be people who claim that they are not as healthy [...]
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Does Blending Destroy Fiber In Fruits and Vegetables?
“Does blending a green smoothie destroy the fiber in whole fruits and greens? Should I add a fiber supplement to my smoothies to get extra fiber?” – Amy Blending does not destroy fiber. A high-speed, professional blender might break it down, but you don’t get less fiber in a blended smoothie than you would if [...]
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How To Wash And Store Fresh Greens
I am frequently asked about the proper way to wash and store fresh leafy greens. As you probably know, greens love to wilt and spoil before you have a chance to use them. After years of eating a TON of greens (we buy 12-15 bunches at a time), Davy and I have learned a few [...]
Why Am I Constipated After Drinking A Green Smoothie?
Here’s a question we get asked on occasion: Why am I constipated after drinking green smoothies? Constipation can be a surprising side effect of increasing the amount of fiber in the diet for some people. Usually, this is a result of a sudden increase of fiber coupled with dehydration. Let’s say that your usual fiber [...]
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Beet Greens Nutrition and How To Use Them In Green Smoothie Recipes
If you’re ready to branch out from using spinach and romaine in your green smoothies, beet greens are a great next step. They are not as bitter as kale and dandelion, and they are easily hidden by just about any sweet fruit. Beet greens have a texture similar to Swiss chard, but with a milder [...]
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Smoothie Fail – Things I Should Never Have Put In A Green Smoothie
I’ve been drinking green smoothies since mid-2008, so I’ve gotten really good at flavor combining. I’ve tried hundreds of fruits and greens combinations and I can rattle off a tasty smoothie recipe for almost any fruit, veggie or green you can think of. However, my experience and expertise has come with a price. Davy and [...]
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Will Drinking A Daily Green Smoothie Rot Your Teeth?
You’ve no doubt heard people say that candy rots your teeth. We all know that sugar and strong teeth don’t mix. But what about the natural sugars in fruits and green smoothies? Should you be concerned that a smoothie a day will slowly erode away your smile? It is true that the sugars in fruit [...]
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10 Reasons You Should Use Dandelion Greens In Your Green Smoothie
Dandelion greens are my number one choice for a smoothie green. Not only do they provide a higher amount of calcium and iron than most cultivated greens, they have a wide array of health benefits that make them the perfect all around nutritional boost. Here are ten reasons you should use dandelion greens in your [...]
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Green Smoothies For Candida
“What can I put in my green smoothies if I’m battling candida?” The recommendations for which foods to eat and avoid on the so-called “candida diet” are all over the place. Experts can’t even agree as you’ll find websites with conflicting information. The information in this post deals with candida overgrowth. I’m not necessarily referring [...]
Can Drinking Too Many Green Smoothies Be BAD For You?
If you are reading this, you probably already know about green smoothies and the many health benefits they provide. But are there any side effects to drinking a daily green smoothie? Are there certain people who should not drink green smoothies? Do green smoothies have a dark side? Let’s take a look at three top [...]
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