This video talks about how many green smoothies per day is healthy and how to loose weight, detox and boost your nutrition with smoothies. I share my tips and experiences with green smoothies over the past three years and what they have done for me. If you have a question about green smoothies, health or [...]
In this video, I answer a couple viewer questions regarding the pros and cons of using frozen fruit and greens in smoothie. Does using frozen foods make for a less nutritious smoothie? Find out. Also, should men be worried about getting too much iron from the greens in green smoothies? I’ll share my iron intake, [...]
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Non-Dairy Milk Alternatives for Green Smoothies
There are a lot of different non-dairy milk alternatives on the market which provide many flavorful and nutritious options for your green smoothies. While I don’t advocate using cow or goat milk in a smoothie, “milk” made from hemp seeds, almonds, rice, soy, oats and coconuts are delicious alternatives. The Advantages of Blending with Milk [...]
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In this week’s video, I answer questions about whether or not it is better to chew your fruit and greens rather than blend them in a smoothie. Also, a viewer asks about fruit fermenting in the digestive system as well as potential sugar issues with eating too much sweet fruit. If you have a question [...]
Here’s another video with answers to your green smoothie, health and nutrition questions. This week, we tackle the question of how much greens you should add to your smoothies? And is it possible to add too much? Also, are powdered greens supplements as effective as fresh leafy greens? If you have a question for us, [...]
The Easiest Way To Eat More Greens And Vegetables
Vegetables are not fun to eat. Leafy greens are the worst! I always used to struggle with getting my daily five servings of fruits and vegetables. I’d either eat too much fruit and no vegetable or I’d go through the entire day without eating something green and be faced with enduring a huge salad for [...]
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Green Smoothie Nutrition Section Launches
We all know that green smoothies are nutrient-rich sources of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and many other phytonutrients. They provide a rich source of fiber, protein, fat and carbohydrates. But just what exactly is in your green smoothie? Find out on our new Green Smoothie Nutrition section! Nutrient Profiles Do you ever wonder how much vitamin [...]
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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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There I was, enjoying a delicious green smoothie when an article about oxalates in spinach and other leafy greens caught my attention. Is there a hidden danger lurking in my delicious, beloved green smoothie? Oxalic acid (also referred to as oxalates) are found in many foods and are a controversial subject among nutritionists and health [...]
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If you have a daily green smoothie habit and you do not own either a Vita-Mix or Blendtec blender, you most likely are experiencing some frustration with your current machine. Whether you have a simple $20 blender or a mid-range machine costing around $100, you might be considering upgrading. However, the price point is hard [...]
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