There is some confusion about whether or not certain fruit seeds are safe to blend with whole fruits in a green smoothie. Some natural health enthusiasts who blend whole fruits, seeds and all, say that the seeds give the plant life and therefore have “life-giving” properties for those who consume them. However, fruit seeds are [...]
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Cactus Pear and Acai Berry Grape Green Smoothie Recipe
This superfruit smoothie from the southern hemisphere is delicious and loaded with antioxidants. It will also be a vibrant reddish color! Even if you have a high-speed blender, you’ll want to remove the cactus pear seeds before making this smoothie. The seeds will make a “gritty” smoothie even with a Vitamix. Blended seeds become sharp [...]
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Cactus Pear and Pomegranate Superfruit Smoothie Recipe
I had some leftover cactus pears and pomegranate from previous recipes so I thought I’d toss them in a blender with goji berries to see what blends up. I also like to just dump a bunch of superfoods in a blender so that I can feel like I’ll turn into a superhuman as I drink [...]
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Cactus Pear and Banana Smoothie Recipe
This is a really easy and tasty smoothie using the antioxidant-rich fruit of the prickly pear cactus native to Mexico. Cactus pears have deep red flesh and are quite tasty. They also make your smoothies look beautiful with a deep red hue. Even if you have a high-speed blender you’ll want to remove the cactus [...]
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