How Can I Do A Green Smoothie Detox Without So Much Sugar?
“I want to do a green smoothie detox. All of your smoothie recipes contain fruit. Can I detox with vegetable smoothies and skip the fruit and sugar?” – Susanne Our recommended method of detoxification uses a combination of green smoothies and raw, whole foods. We do not advocate, promote or recommend any form of liquid-only [...]
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Green Smoothies For Candida
“What can I put in my green smoothies if I’m battling candida?” The recommendations for which foods to eat and avoid on the so-called “candida diet” are all over the place. Experts can’t even agree as you’ll find websites with conflicting information. The information in this post deals with candida overgrowth. I’m not necessarily referring [...]
Q&A: Carbs In Green Smoothies
Davy and I have decided to start answering some of the Q&A questions on our website instead of in videos. We get a LOT of questions and sometimes we don’t have time to record all the videos. I’ve got two questions this time about carbs in green smoothies. “Green smoothie recipes tend to have high [...]
In this video Davy talks about food combining and if it’s okay to mix fruit and vegetables in a smoothie. He also answers a readers question about blending garlic in a fruit smoothie. Yes, garlic! If you have a question that you’d like answered in an upcoming video, visit our contact page.
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In this video, Davy answers questions from viewers about whether or not green smoothies add too much fruit and fruit sugar (fructose) into the diet. Is “too much” fruit really a concern or is it nothing to worry about as long as you’re eating fresh, whole fruits (like in a smoothie)? Also, is a sprouted [...]
Tracy answers questions from viewers this week! The first question is about rotating fruit. You’ve heard us say that you should regularly rotate your greens, but do you need to rotate fruit as well? Tracy also shares some tips for storing smoothies and keeping them fresh for later. Also, is it okay to blend nuts [...]
My 80/10/10 Low Fat Raw Vegan Diet Update
I have been doing the low fat, raw vegan 80/10/10 diet (promoted by long-term raw fooder Dr. Douglas Graham in his book, The 80/10/10 Diet) for six months now. It has become second nature to me and not at all difficult to follow. I wrote about why I chose a fruit-based, low fat diet and [...]
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Glycemic Index vs. Glycemic Load
Why Fruit Does Not Cause Blood Sugar Problems – Not Even Bananas And Watermelon! There’s a common misconception that foods that have a high glycemic index (GI) should always be avoided because of their ability to cause a rapid spike in blood sugar and an increased demand on insulin production. Several studies have linked a [...]
In this episode of Green Smoothie Q&A, I answer a viewer’s question about green smoothies and diabetes. Also, I share my experiences with using broccoli and cauliflower in green smoothies. You might be tempted to use these vegetables, but the results may vary depending on your blender or tastes. If you have a question to [...]
