Are Green Smoothie Additives Healthy or Unhealthy?
We like simplicity. That’s one of the many reasons we are so drawn to green smoothies. Just grab some fruit, a bunch of greens and hit the “Smoothie” button. Zzzzzzzzzzip – and you’ve got breakfast, lunch or even dinner! Of course, you can always make a complicated green smoothie too. You can add protein powders, [...]
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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 [...]
Healthy Fats That Won’t Make You Fat
Fats are perhaps the most controversial macro-nutrient in our diet. It is important to get healthy fat in foods that we eat. They facilitate absorption of important fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K. They are a source of essential fatty acids. They provide energy reserves and play an important role in the [...]
Protein Sources on a Vegan Raw Food Diet
Everybody will ask a vegan where they get their protein. But even vegans ask raw foodists where they get THEIR protein from. At first glance, eating only fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds might appear to be a “protein deficient” diet. Upon further investigations, it couldn’t be further from the truth. How Much Protein Do You [...]
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How To Get Enough Iron On A Vegan Raw Food Diet
Is it possible to get enough iron on vegan raw food diet? Yes it is! Iron is a mineral that I was concerned about when I started on raw foods but now I don’t give it much thought since I eat a lot of iron-rich plant foods. You don’t need red meat to get your [...]
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Raw Foods That Are Not Really Raw
Raw foods can be deceptive. While Tracy and I were on our 30-day, 100% raw food diet experiment, we found out that there are many raw foods are not really raw at all. Just because it says “raw” on the package doesn’t mean that it is “alive”. Here’s a list of some tricky foods you [...]
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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Protein Smoothie
Protein is an essential nutrient that provides the building blocks for our bodies. Protein isn’t something you need to worry about adding to your smoothies because you typically get more than enough protein from your diet. If you eat meat, seafood or consume dairy and eggs, you do not need to worry about adding protein [...]
