Broccoli Green Smoothie Recipes, Nutrition and Health Benefits
Broccoli can be a hit or miss when it comes to green smoothies. The first time Davy added broccoli to his smoothie, he added a few florets. This was before we had our powerful Blendtec Total Blender. Our old blender was no match for broccoli’s toughness and the little “flowers” didn’t blend. He sipped and [...]
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Does Blending Destroy Fiber In Fruits and Vegetables?
“Does blending a green smoothie destroy the fiber in whole fruits and greens? Should I add a fiber supplement to my smoothies to get extra fiber?” – Amy Blending does not destroy fiber. A high-speed, professional blender might break it down, but you don’t get less fiber in a blended smoothie than you would if [...]
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Spirulina Nutrition & Health Benefits – Is It Worth The Cost?
I recently received a question from a reader about whether the nutrition and health benefits of spirulina were worth the cost. You’ve probably noticed that a pound of spirulina typically sells online for about $50. Is it worth shelling out the big bucks on spirulina? Well, let’s find out. Unfortunately, spirulina is way over-hyped online. [...]
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What Is The Best Source Of Omega-3′s?
Here’s a common question we get: “What is the best source of essential omega-3 fatty acids?” I’m not sure that there is a single “best source” of omega-3s. The best source would be a whole food that provides omega-3′s in the right balance compared to other nutrients. While flax and chia seeds are often promoted [...]
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10 Reasons You Should Use Dandelion Greens In Your Green Smoothie
Dandelion greens are my number one choice for a smoothie green. Not only do they provide a higher amount of calcium and iron than most cultivated greens, they have a wide array of health benefits that make them the perfect all around nutritional boost. Here are ten reasons you should use dandelion greens in your [...]
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Q&A: Does Blending Green Smoothies Destroy 90% Of Nutrients?
“I have been on such a green smoothie kick lately and then a vegan forum I’m part of posted a link from the Hippocrates center which stated that the high speed of blenders oxidizes and destroys up to 85-92% of the vitamins and enzymes, which bums me out since I spend a lot on organic [...]
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“I’m very very interested in the raw food lifestyle and find myself overwhelmed with questions. At one point in my vegan transition, I became severely anemic and deficient in magnesium and calcium. I’m afraid that if I begin this new raw food diet that I’ll become vitamin deficient again.” – Gina Gina, I’m glad you [...]
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Q&A: Iron Sources For Raw Vegans
“I have been eating raw vegan for a few months now and I really like it. However, my doctor would like me to add some animal protein back into my diet 2 – 3 times a week because my iron levels are dropping and there is something else in the animal protein I am lacking. [...]
Why Counting Calories, Points & Carbs Doesn’t Work For Most People
We get a lot of questions about our green smoothie recipes. Specifically, we get asked about serving sizes, how many Weight Watchers points they are and some of our readers have expressed concern about drinking a 400 or 500 calorie green smoothie. When it comes to weight loss, green smoothies are a powerful tool! In [...]
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