Can Drinking Too Many Green Smoothies Be BAD For You?
If you are reading this, you probably already know about green smoothies and the many health benefits they provide. But are there any side effects to drinking a daily green smoothie? Are there certain people who should not drink green smoothies? Do green smoothies have a dark side? Let’s take a look at three top [...]
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Q&A: Green Smoothies And Massive Weight Loss
“I have started drinking green smoothies and so far, I am really enjoying them! I am close to 300 lbs and my goal is to lose 150 lbs. Would you please recommend different recipes for massive weight loss like this? Also, is it safe to replace all meals with green smoothies? Thank you for your [...]
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Q&A: What Can I Put In A Muscle-Building Green Smoothie?
“My husband and I drink green smoothies everyday, and he recently asked me what the best ingredients would be to make a green smoothie most optimal for muscle gain and fitness. Although I usually add marine phytoplankton and freshly ground flaxseeds, what do you recommend? Is there any way to incorporate raw flesh foods (salmon, [...]
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Can You Really Get Enough Calcium Without Dairy?
Davy and I discovered fresh figs last summer and we couldn’t get enough of them. For whatever reason, I went my whole life without ever tasting a fresh fig until this past summer! If you’ve never had a fresh fig, they are really tasty and nothing at all like a the famous cookie! I think [...]
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Q&A: Can I Blend Pumpkin And Squash In Smoothies?
“How do I blend pumpkin and butternut squash? Should I use them raw or steam them first? Also, what can I blend with them to make something tasty?” – Gustavo Gustavo, I’ve never blended butternut squash but I have blended raw pumpkin to make a pumpkin pie smoothie. Squash can be a little tricky when [...]
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Q&A: Benefits Of Bee Pollen In Green Smoothies
“Could I mix a teaspoon of bee pollen in with the green smoothie? Would it even be of any benefit? Thanks.” – Ginny Thanks, Ginny, for asking this question about bee pollen. I’ve been meaning to write about it for some time and now I’ve got a great excuse to! Bee pollen is one of [...]
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How To Get Your Family and Friends To Eat Healthy Too
The hardest part about improving our health is watching those around us continue to do things that damage theirs. Trying to convince friends and family to start drinking a daily green smoothie or reduce meat consumption often brings ridicule and resistance. The most frustrating aspect is watching those we love and care about continue to [...]
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Green Smoothie Health Benefits
A nutritious, tasty green smoothie has been a cherished morning ritual for davy and I since early 2008. Since then, we have both experienced dramatic improvements in health, energy and mental clarity by increasing our consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole foods. I have lost about 40 pounds and Davy has lost about 30 pounds. [...]
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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Use Glass Straws for Better Health and Environment
I’ve been hearing a lot about glass straws lately. Not only do they provide the obvious environmental benefit (no more plastic straws in the landfill), but they also provide a health benefit. Many plastics may leach trace amounts of toxic chemicals into food and into your body. If you use and reuse plastic straws, you [...]
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