Cold Weather Smoothie Ideas To Help Warm You Up
The days are getting shorter and the air has a crisp chill that hints at the winter to come. There’s no need to take a vacation from healthy green smoothies during the coldest months of the year. With the cold and flu season in full swing, you need that vegetable nutrition more than ever! Instead, [...]
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Banana-Free Smoothie Recipe Tips
The vast majority of smoothie recipes call for bananas because they provide the perfect creaminess, texture and natural sweetener. But what if you don’t like banana? Whether it’s the flavor, the high glycemic index or if you’re cutting hybrid fruit out of your diet, here are some tips for making vegan green smoothies without banana. [...]
Smoothie Diet For Weight Loss
Healthy smoothies, especially green smoothies, are one of the best things you can do for weight loss and better health. I personally have lost 40 pounds in just a few months since introducing green smoothies to my diet. I have maintain a normal, healthy weight and relish my delicious shakes every day. Why a Smoothie [...]
Organic vs Non-Organic Foods
There is a controversy raging about whether or not organic foods are really better for you than conventionally grown produce. Some experts say that the pesticide residues in conventionally grown fruits and vegetables break down and are only found in trace amounts by the time they reach the grocery store. However, the fact remains that [...]
Healthy Fats For Smoothies – Nuts and Seeds
While you can make a healthy green smoothie with just fruits and greens, adding a little fat can make the smoothie more satisfying and keep you energized until lunchtime. Avocado Avocados are one of the best foods you can eat and they help to create a thick, creamy texture in a smoothie. Avocado’s have a [...]
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Protein Powder Recommendations For Smoothies
You probably do not need to add a protein powder supplement to your smoothie, even if you are a vegetarian. It is easy to get adequate amounts of protein from your diet. If you feel the need to supplement your protein intake, however, you will quickly find that you have a lot of options to [...]
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Flavor Fruits For Green Smoothies
The flavor of your green smoothie helps mask the taste of greens or other vegetables that you blend into it. For every smoothie you make, you’ll have a fruit base such as banana, pear or mango. You will then want to find a flavorful fruit that complements the base fruit, but doesn’t overpower the delicate [...]
Using Fruit As A Smoothie Base
When making a fruit smoothie, and especially a green smoothie, I highly recommend that you use fruit as the base instead of yogurt. A smoothie’s base gives it that creamy texture that makes a smoothie smooth. However, you can’t just use any fruit. For example, if you were to put an orange and a bunch [...]
Pesticide Residue on Fruits and Vegetables
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a non-profit organization with a mission to use “the power of public information to protect the public health and environment”. They have released a study investigating the chemical residues commonly found on 47 different non-organic fruits and vegetables. These chemical residues are found on conventionally-grown produce where synthetic fertilizers, [...]
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