10 Surprising Nutrition Facts About Romaine Lettuce
Crisp romaine lettuce is a highly nutritious leafy green to use in a green smoothie. It has a mild flavor that is easily masked by fruit so it’s perfect if you’re new to green smoothies or making it for picky eaters. You can add an entire head of lettuce to a fruit smoothie and not [...]
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This week on Green Smoothie Q&A, I talk about using protein powders in green smoothies. Is it necessary? What do I use and why? Do raw food vegans need to supplement with protein? Also, I address a followup question about GMO produce and PLU codes. Ask a smoothie, health or nutrition-related question of your own [...]
In this week’s video, I discuss alternatives to using fruit in a green smoothie if an allergy prevents you from doing so. Also, should you add protein powders to green smoothies? Find out my recommendations and if you even need to add the extra protein. If you have a question for us, visit our contact [...]
How To Get 10 Servings of Fruits and Vegetables In A Smoothie
It’s a challenge to get five or more servings of fruit and vegetables each day. I always struggled with it. It’s not exactly fun to eat carrot sticks, celery and spinach. Plus, eating a salad is time consuming when you’ve got little time to sit and eat. So what’s the perfect solution? A Big, Delicious [...]
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Green Goodness Smoothie With A Hint Of Mango
This is a delicious smoothie I made for breakfast one morning. It has a slight mango-orange flavor with a creamy texture. Because of the fat and the protein, it would be a great smoothie to drink just before you workout. Green Goodness Smoothie Recipe – 1 orange, pealed – ½ mango – 1 scoop of [...]
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Fruity Coconut Meal Replacement Green Smoothie
Here’s a tasty green smoothie I made. Sweet coconut is the dominant flavor that mingles with a hint of tropical fruitiness. Mango and papaya make great accents in this smoothie. It can make a satisfying meal replacement that will keep you energized for hours when you are on the go. While it does contain coconut [...]
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Morning Energy Green Smoothie Recipe with Banana, Kiwi and Cacao
Get a better energy boost than a cup of coffee with this powerful green smoothie loaded with vitamins, minerals and superfood antioxidants! With a wonderful rich flavor, this superfood shake can be a meal replacement. This smoothie is an excellent source of calcium, iron, protein and vitamins A and C. Recipe – 1 whole banana, [...]
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Quality Protein From Plant Sources
When most people think of protein, they think of meat. It might surprise you that there is protein in just about every food, including fruits and vegetables. Just because a food is not in the “meat group” doesn’t mean it is lacking in protein. Do You Need To Eat Meat? While meat and dairy products [...]
Daily Protein Requirements and Intake
Protein is an essential macronutrient that supports a healthy immune system, helps the body produce enzymes and maintains muscle, hair, skin and nails. There is no set protein requirement that fits everybody. The amount of protein you need each day varies and is based on your height and ideal body weight. Based on dietary guidelines [...]
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Essential Amino Acids
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and responsible for a variety of functions in the body. All protein-rich foods (including protein powders) contain various levels of a variety of amino acids necessary for health. There are eight amino acids that are generally considered essential. This means that the body cannot synthesize them and [...]
