For those who are just getting started, here are some tips on how to make smoothies at home.
You don’t need an expensive blender – I have tested 12-15 different types of smoothie blenders, including a Blendtec, and although some of the less expensive smoothie blenders and smoothie mixers do not work very well, my
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Green smoothies can be delicious and easy to make. This orange banana green smoothie is really fast to create and healthy too.
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Posted in green smoothies on Oct 15th, 2009
You may wonder why we should drink green smoothies. Health benefits of fresh squeezed fruit juice has been tauted for many years. Now green smoothies are all the craze. What is the hype all about?
Vegetarians, vegans, and raw foodists have been making green smoothies for years, but now they are making their way into the [...]
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Posted in smoothie recipes on Oct 7th, 2009
This healthy banana smoothie is very much like ice cream, but is a great way to cut out calories and extra sugars.
Banana Smoothie
1 cup milk (or soy milk)
2 frozen bananas (using frozen bananas make the texture more creamy)
1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
Dash of cinnamon
1 cup ice (optional)
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Posted in green smoothies on Oct 6th, 2009
These green smoothies are really easy to make and very healthy.
Green Smoothies
1 apple (you may leave the skin on for more nutrients, but make sure to wash thoroughly)
1 cup peaches (fresh or frozen). You may also substitute mangoes, nectarines or papaya
1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1 banana
1 cup orange juice (or water)
2-3 cups fresh spinach
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