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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In this Green Smoothie Q&A video, I answer the question about whether or not it is okay to blend fruit seeds in a green smoothie? Are their dangers in eating apple/pear seeds or avocado pits? Also, it is important to rotate your greens and to not use the same ones every day for extended periods [...]
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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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 [...]
