Grapefruits blend well with other citrus fruits and complement other flavor fruits such as pineapple and kiwi. Banana makes the best base fruit as it thickens the smoothie while sweetening the grapefruit. Grapefruit Nutrition and Health Benefits Grapefruits are an excellent source of vitamin C with the average grapefruit providing up to 83% RDA. Pink [...]

Continue reading about Grapefruit Smoothie Recipes and Nutrition

In this video, Tracy shares her thoughts about using tofu in green smoothies. She also answers a viewer question about the differences between coconut milk and coconut water. Also, are bottled, store-bought smoothies still nutritious or is it better to always make fresh green smoothies at home with a blender? If you have a question [...]

Continue reading about Tofu in Smoothies / Coconut Milk / Bottled Smoothies Still Nutritious? – Green Smoothie Q&A #20

Here’s another episode of Green Smoothie Q&A where I answer a viewer’s question about why your mouth and throat might be irritated after eating kiwi fruit. Also, is it okay to use packaged coconut water instead of chopping into a fresh young coconut to save time? If you’ve got a question about green smoothies, health [...]

Continue reading about Why Does Kiwifruit Irritate My Mouth? / Fresh Coconut vs Packaged Coconut Water – Green Smoothie Q&A #17

In this week’s green smoothie Q&A video, I answer the following questions: Is it okay to store leftover smoothie in my blender pitcher? What are your recommendations for liquids to use in green smoothie recipes? (ie: water, hemp milk, etc…) Do I still benefit if I only drink half the amount of green smoothie you [...]

Continue reading about Do I Still Benefit If I Only Drink Half the Amount of Green Smoothie You Recommend Each Day? – Green Smoothie Q&A #12

Coconut Smoothie Recipes

By Tracy Russell

There is a special place in my heart (and stomach) for the young, Thai coconut. Of all the things on this Earth to eat, the fruit of the coconut palm is my absolute favorite. Coconuts make up both the liquid and base portion of your green smoothie. Combining coconut with another base tropical fruit such [...]

Continue reading about Coconut Smoothie Recipes