You might have heard me talk about low fat diets before. Perhaps you’ve seen my high-carb, fruit-packed 500-calorie green smoothies that I used to lose 40 pounds and effortlessly maintain my ideal weight. My approach to both weight loss and long term diet is to keep my fat intake low and to not restrict my [...]
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Chia Seeds and Green Smoothies
Chia seeds have become a popular superfood, mainly for their high protein and Omega-3 essential fatty acid content. They are also a healthy addition to green smoothies. Chia Seed Nutrition and Health Benefits One ounce of chia seeds provides 138 calories, 4.4 grams of protein, 8.7 grams of fat and 12.4 grams of carbohydrates – [...]
Do you have the enviable problem of loosing too much weight with green smoothies and a healthy diet? In this video, Davy shares some tips for maintaining a healthy weight and even gaining weight while eating right. These tips also help build muscle and burn excess fat. Submit your own question about green smoothies, health [...]
Is Your Raw Food Diet SAD?
You’ve probably heard about the “SAD” diet, aka the Standard American Diet full of processed foods, fat and refined sugar. But did you know that there is a SAD version of the raw food diet that many raw foodists unknowingly follow and promote? When I started eating raw, I bought into the whole “eat anything [...]
Why I Chose a High Fruit vs. a High Fat Raw Food Diet
The biggest debate in the raw food world is whether or not we should be getting the majority of our calories from sweet fruit or from fats like avocados, coconuts, nuts and seeds. When it comes to raw veganism, there simply isn’t enough calories in greens and vegetables. There is research on both sides in [...]
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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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Avocado Smoothie Recipes and Health Benefits
Avocados can make a great base for a high-energy smoothie that will satisfy you and keep you going for hours. If you would rather have a smoothie with less fat (or thickness), simply add ¼ to ½ of an avocado to the smoothie and mix with another base such as pear, mango or banana. Avocado [...]
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