How To Wash And Store Fresh Greens
I am frequently asked about the proper way to wash and store fresh leafy greens. As you probably know, greens love to wilt and spoil before you have a chance to use them. After years of eating a TON of greens (we buy 12-15 bunches at a time), Davy and I have learned a few [...]
Cactus Pear and Acai Berry Grape Green Smoothie Recipe
This superfruit smoothie from the southern hemisphere is delicious and loaded with antioxidants. It will also be a vibrant reddish color! Even if you have a high-speed blender, you’ll want to remove the cactus pear seeds before making this smoothie. The seeds will make a “gritty” smoothie even with a Vita-Mix or Blendtec. Blended seeds [...]
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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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Strawberry-Mango Smoothie With Pineapple and Romaine
I never really thought about using romaine lettuce in a smoothie until I found out that one head of romaine has about 7-8 grams of protein, 6 mg of iron and 21% RDA of calcium! Romaine doesn’t have a strong flavor either, so it’s easily masked by fruit in a smoothie. I usually add the [...]
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Romaine Lettuce Wrap Recipe – Raw and Vegan!
I made two versions of these wraps and I loved them both. These can be a bit messy, especially if you over-fill them. So I recommend filling them about 2/3 full. Veggie Wraps These lettuce wraps are really good and actually quite filling. The recipe makes enough for two people. I added the figs and [...]
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Here’s another episode of Green Smoothie Q&A. In this week’s video, I answer the following questions from viewers: 1 – Is it okay to use the stems of kale, chard and other greens in a green smoothie? 2 – Does Romaine lettuce contain oxalates (oxalic acid)? 3 – Can cucumbers make a smoothie “green”? 4 [...]
How To Get Enough Calcium On A Vegan Raw Food Diet
You would think that it would be nearly impossible to get enough calcium on a vegan raw food diet. Fortunately, that is not the case at all. I was a little worried about calcium when I started on raw foods. Now, I don’t really think about this essential mineral much at all because it’s so [...]
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