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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Why Am I Constipated After Drinking A Green Smoothie?
Here’s a question we get asked on occasion: Why am I constipated after drinking green smoothies? Constipation can be a surprising side effect of increasing the amount of fiber in the diet for some people. Usually, this is a result of a sudden increase of fiber coupled with dehydration. Let’s say that your usual fiber [...]
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We’ve gotten two questions about iron in the past couple days. Instead of the usual questions about how to get enough iron, these are both about having too much iron. If your iron levels are too high, should green smoothies be avoided? I’ll weigh in below. “I had a blood test this year and was [...]
Q&A: Why Watermelon Is Okay In Smoothies and Food Combining Is Bunk
“I am new to making smoothies, but I did juicing before and was concerned with a food combining question. For example, in your recipe that has kale and watermelon, I was always taught to never combine anything with watermelon as it needs 20-30 minutes to digest and not be mixed with anything else. Is this [...]
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“Does adding actual sugar negate the health benefits of a green smoothie? I have a horrible sweet tooth! Also is it even worth making and drinking green smoothies if it isn’t organic? Would love to have the answers to these questions.” – Tonya Tonya, if you feel that you need to add sugar to a [...]
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Q&A: Is There A Substitute For Mangoes If I’m Allergic
“I am severely allergic to mangoes (which honestly is too bad, because I really like them). I’ve noticed that many of your recipes call for mangoes (even the soup recipes). Is there a substitute that I can use in the place of mangoes to achieve similar results? I have been considering trying to go raw, [...]
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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. [...]
Q&A: Concerned About Pathogen Risk of Raw Foods
“I have gotten salmonella from spinach a decade ago and a really horrible pathogen called C. Difficile (colitis) after finishing a course of a strong antibiotic for another health problem a few years back. About 20% of people can die from the second super-bug because it completely wipes out all other bacteria in your digestive [...]
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Q&A: Can Green Smoothies Fight Cellulite?
“Can green smoothies help with cellulite and can they help fight fine lines?” – Ashley According to the many diet recommendations for fighting cellulite, green smoothies fit in perfectly. They are water-rich and hydrating. They are also loaded with vitamin C, which helps prevent collagen breakdown – an alleged cause of cellulite. I can’t exactly [...]
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