Cherry-Citrus with Dandelion Greens Smoothie Recipe
Dandelion greens are my absolute favorite leafy green to use in a green smoothie. They provide an excellent source of calcium, iron, beta-carotene, vitamin K and other nutrients. While dandelion greens are quite bitter compared to spinach, the flavor can be masked effectively with citrus and sweetened by bananas. This recipe makes about 16 ounces [...]
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Why (And How) You Should Rotate Your Leafy Greens
You’ve probably heard it before, and I say it often – rotate your greens! But why? Why not just have the same two handfuls of spinach in every green smoothie you make, day in and day out? Well, there’s a couple reasons. First of all, adding a variety of leafy greens into your diet promotes [...]
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More reader questions are answered in this edition of Green Smoothie Q&A. Find out why we use frozen fruit in a smoothie and how much is okay to use. Also, we answer a readers question about making an iron-rich smoothie for those suffering from anemia. I also discuss using coconut oil in green smoothie recipes [...]
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How To Make A Green Smoothie Without The Bitter Flavor Of Greens
Some greens are more bitter than others. While fresh baby spinach has a delicate flavor that is easily masked by just about any fruit, other greens such as kale and dandelion are difficult to mask in a smoothie. Kale and dandelion are also much more nutritious than spinach, providing more than double the calcium and [...]
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Beyond Spinach – Tasty Greens For Your Green Smoothie
Spinach is the most common green used in smoothies because it is universally liked, has a mild flavor, a soft texture and is easy to blend. The flavor of spinach is easy to mask with fruit. Spinach is a powerhouse of nutrients, but it is not the only green that you can use in your [...]
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In this week’s Green Smoothie Q & A video, I answer a viewer’s question about how often green smoothies should be made and how long they can (and should) be stored in the refrigerator. Another viewer asks about the absolute best green to use in a green smoothie. Find out what my main choices are [...]
How To Make A Detox Smoothie
Life can be toxic. From contaminants in food and water to noxious chemicals in cleaning and hygiene products, toxins abound. However, you don’t need cleansing products or liquid fasts to restore your health. Fresh, whole, ripe fruit and vegetables as well as an active, low-stress lifestyle facilitates detox and cleansing more than any product can. [...]
How To Get Enough Iron On A Vegan Raw Food Diet
Is it possible to get enough iron on vegan raw food diet? Yes it is! Iron is a mineral that I was concerned about when I started on raw foods but now I don’t give it much thought since I eat a lot of iron-rich plant foods. You don’t need red meat to get your [...]
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