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Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:23 am  |
| Freckles what recipe are you using? I'd like to get started on this... |
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Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:40 am |
I just did a smoothie in my food processer, I think I need to buy a proper smoothy maker, which one are you all using, my recipe that I got from the internet tasted nice but obviously there were lots of bits in it 
recipe (no fruit just veg)
I only did half this as I have just stopped drinking caffeine and have a throbbing headache today, I dont want to detox too quickly.
2 carrotts, 4 leaves kale, 2 zuccini, 3 celery stalks, 2 tomatoes, 1 lime juice, half cucumber, cayenne pepper, 1 or 2 cups o water.
this tasted quite nice to me, but my taste buds are accustomed to juicing and spirilina powder, my husband said he would have some if I add some blueberries, which could be nice. |
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Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:02 am |
| Toby wrote: |
Oh Kassy don't toss the wine glass just put the smoothie in it 
This is information on blenders I researched.
The big daddy blenders are Vitamix, Blentec, and Health Master. I have talked to people that own all three and one plus for the Blentec is it fits under the counter. You will see videos with people using all of these. There are people being very successful with regular blenders but they seem to need to cut things up and blend things in slower. I started with a L equip 228 for 89.00( I really searched for that buy) and it is a great one...it is too tall to fit under most counters but it is a great machine. The four I mentioned will blend everything almost instantly. It takes me exactly five minutes to put everything in....blend...then clean the blender. I have things ready in the fig.the night before. Time is critical for me. These prices may vary but it is a good ball park figure.
Price Healthmaster- 200.00(payments possible)shipping is 4-6 weeks
Blendtec -335.00(was on sale somewhere… with free shipping)
Vitamix- around 399.00
Blendtec-89.00 plus shipping(about 10.00 shipping)This is truly the value buy
Also the Healthmaster,Blentec, and Vitamix will blend veggies like tomatoes on a special cycle and it will end of being hot and is soup. This is a benefit because although is hot it hasn’t boiled thus not destroying nutrients. Also you don’t have to heat it up on the stove or microvave. This is the vitamix making soup http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8urAvwykdhM
This is the Blentec making soup
http://revver.com/video/179538/chicken-soup/
This is Montel Williams with the healthmaster( Jack LaLanne used to have one…this is new and improved. When I called about it the shipping was 4-6 weeks and I could wait but it does have payment plan. Looking at this video will really get you interested. http://www.montelwilliams.com/videos.html
Have fun checking it out. |
This was at the beginning of the thread...I hope it is still good information.
a little edit here QVC now has Health master and Vitamix
http://www.qvc.com/qsearch/search.aspx/q.healthmaster?ref=GHF&cm_ven=googlePAID&cm_cat=Sports+%26+Fitness+-+Branded&cm_pla=Healthmaster&cm_ite=ssOxtIunH_6482697780_HealthMaster
http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.K28091.desc.Vitamix-Creations-Variable-Speed-10-in-1-BlendingMachine |
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Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:19 am |
thankyou toby 
The vitamix is a bit too pricey for me but I was looking at the healthmaster on qvc, I like the idea of soups as well. I had a cuisinart soup maker for xmas but I didnt like it then the enamel all came of so I took it back.
Toby do you use the same smoothie recipe everyday? |
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Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:24 am |
Not really, you are suppose to switch your greens around...but I do stick very close to the recipe that Dr.Oz had....it is on the frist of the thread. 
I had this blender in the beginning and for the money it is wonderful...I did up grade to the another one but looking back this one was more than sufficient. |
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Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:13 pm |
| Toby wrote: |
Not really, you are suppose to switch your greens around...but I do stick very close to the recipe that Dr.Oz had....it is on the frist of the thread.
I had this blender in the beginning and for the money it is wonderful...I did up grade to the another one but looking back this one was more than sufficient. |
Forgot to add the link
http://www.fykitchen.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=1440 |
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female,"50 something" medium to thick normal skin, no wrinkles,Lightstim,Easy Eye Solutions,Green Smoothies,Ageless Secret Gold, Pico Toner,Beautiful Image |
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Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:06 pm |
So glad this thread is coming back up because I am back to my smoothies....fell off the wagon this winter but did try to make up with the green powdered stuff. But nothing like the "real thing baby"!!  |
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female,"50 something" medium to thick normal skin, no wrinkles,Lightstim,Easy Eye Solutions,Green Smoothies,Ageless Secret Gold, Pico Toner,Beautiful Image |
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Sun Mar 20, 2011 3:39 pm |
Green Smoothies Rock... Just had a "tall one" today... Loaded up the blender with spinach, one apple (skin on ladies!), one cup of blueberries (I pick these fresh and freeze them) flax seed - a good Tablespoon or more and enough purified water to blend. Simple and delicious. I just read in a book for better skin how Berries are key to the best skin. 1/2 - 1 cup a day: blueberries, raspberries, blackberries are the best.
for any newbies bananas tend to sweeten the smoothie up more than other fruits and may be a good way to start - add a banana and at least one other fruit to your abundance of greens. |
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Sun Mar 27, 2011 7:25 pm |
I'm still on the smoothie bandwagon, too!
I've got to say, eating pineapple virtually every day has made a huge difference in my skin. I no longer have puffy eyes, even when I wake up with allergies. My skin is a lot less red, too.
I've simplified my smoothie recipe to:
--handful blackberries
1/4 pineapple
3 tblspns canned pumpkin
handful spinach
handful kale
2 oz. aloe juice.
The result is delicious--tastes like berries and pineapple and not much else.
I usually try to eat a raw carrot and/or bell pepper per day in addition to the smoothie.
--avalange |
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Sun Mar 27, 2011 10:09 pm |
| avalange wrote: |
I'm still on the smoothie bandwagon, too!
I've got to say, eating pineapple virtually every day has made a huge difference in my skin. I no longer have puffy eyes, even when I wake up with allergies. My skin is a lot less red, too.
I've simplified my smoothie recipe to:
--handful blackberries
1/4 pineapple
3 tblspns canned pumpkin
handful spinach
handful kale
2 oz. aloe juice.
The result is delicious--tastes like berries and pineapple and not much else.
I usually try to eat a raw carrot and/or bell pepper per day in addition to the smoothie.
--avalange |
I gotta try this!!! |
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female,"50 something" medium to thick normal skin, no wrinkles,Lightstim,Easy Eye Solutions,Green Smoothies,Ageless Secret Gold, Pico Toner,Beautiful Image |
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Sun Mar 27, 2011 11:31 pm |
| Are you supposed to replace your entire diet with these smoothies? Meaning no more meat, oils, etc.? |
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Mon Mar 28, 2011 6:44 am |
| oasisjc wrote: |
| Are you supposed to replace your entire diet with these smoothies? Meaning no more meat, oils, etc.? |
No - not your entire diet. You CAN go to a more raw diet by incorporating smoothies but the basic idea of this thread is that by drinking a green smoothie you get multiple servings of GREENS and skin loving fruits. This will help your skin glow and help overall health.
Hopefully in the scheme of doing so you eat less junk food and processed foods which are bad for your skin. |
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Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:38 am |
| Freckles wrote: |
| I think everyone's skin needs are different and my key was more greens in my diet. I can't believe how much of a difference this is making, and I always thought I ate pretty healthy... |
I had the same experience, thinking that my parent's version of the Mediterranean diet (with salads and lots of cooked veggies every night) was hard to beat. But after doing the green smoothies and eating mostly raw fruits and veggies, it totally rocked my world, and made me realize that there was even levels above what I thought was the healthiest way to eat. My rational mind never would have bought into it before trying it and having huge undeniable benefits  A couple of my male physics friends, who used to think I was crazy, are now totally solid on green smoothies and eat them everyday
| ClaudiaFE wrote: |
Freckles... most likely this is an indication that you were in fact dehydrated. Smoothies are an excellent way to get hydrated. As the ingrediants tend to be full of water...
yay!!! |
Plus all the tons of minerals and anti-oxidants will help repair the skin
| avalange wrote: |
I'm still on the smoothie bandwagon, too!
I've got to say, eating pineapple virtually every day has made a huge difference in my skin. I no longer have puffy eyes, even when I wake up with allergies. My skin is a lot less red, too.
I've simplified my smoothie recipe to:
--handful blackberries
1/4 pineapple
3 tblspns canned pumpkin
handful spinach
handful kale
2 oz. aloe juice.
The result is delicious--tastes like berries and pineapple and not much else.
I usually try to eat a raw carrot and/or bell pepper per day in addition to the smoothie.
--avalange
| Toby wrote: |
| I gotta try this!!! |
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I'm very curious about Avalange's recipe, too. It sounds very interesting. Toby, if you end up trying it, I'd love to hear how you like it!
Btw, I was at a Whole Foods near Boston the other day, and they were selling a few green smoothies! Of course, there weren't a lot of greens in the smoothies--in order to make them more palatable for the average consumer--but how cool is that?! Maybe in the future "fast food" will equal places serving ready-made delicious "green smoothies" |
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34 y.o. FlexEffect and massage. Love experimenting with DIY and botanical skin care products. Appreciate both hard science and natural approaches. Eat green smoothies + lots of raw fruit and veggies. |
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Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:42 am |
Oh and btw, I was on Amazon.com today and I stumbled across the fact that Mimi Kirk is coming out with a book! Very cool.
http://www.amazon.com/Live-Raw-Natural-Health-Timeless/dp/1616082747/ref=pd_sim_b_4
The book appears to be on raw foods, but I hope it also covers other aspects of healthy living and about Mimi's life. |
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34 y.o. FlexEffect and massage. Love experimenting with DIY and botanical skin care products. Appreciate both hard science and natural approaches. Eat green smoothies + lots of raw fruit and veggies. |
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Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:08 am |
| Oh ok, so they are more of a "supplement" as opposed to a replacement |
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Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:45 am |
| oasisjc wrote: |
| Oh ok, so they are more of a "supplement" as opposed to a replacement |
Actually, you can use them however you want. Most people replace all or part of 1 meal a day with a green smoothie. But some people will eat 2 (or occasionally) more meals a day as a green smoothie. It's really up to you, and you might want to experiment until you find what works best for you |
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34 y.o. FlexEffect and massage. Love experimenting with DIY and botanical skin care products. Appreciate both hard science and natural approaches. Eat green smoothies + lots of raw fruit and veggies. |
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Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:16 pm |
| I usually have one as breakfast, lunch or Brunch! Depending upon the day. I also try to have a green drink (powdered variety) if I think about it. |
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Tue Mar 29, 2011 8:32 pm |
| Sister - what powder green drink do you use, if I may ask? |
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Wed Mar 30, 2011 8:41 am |
I'm still on the green smoothie bandwagon too! I used to have several colds ech winter. In the two years that I've been drinking the green smoothies, I have only had one cold and it was very mild.
I'm glad Avalange mentioned pumpkin. I wanted to try it last year but they had the pumpkin shortage and I couldn't find any pumpkin. Now, I have some in the cupboard. I'll try it this afternoon.
I usually use my green smoothies to replace lunch or as an afternoon snack. |
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Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:23 pm |
| sigma wrote: |
| Sister - what powder green drink do you use, if I may ask? |
Vitamineral Green. I've used others and have decided based on reviews this is one of the best. I also love the manufactureres' desire to product a top quality product - it's so evident. I also use a powder spirulina from Pure Planet. |
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Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:05 pm |
| A few months ago, on his show Dr Oz said that anise helps to prevent wrinkles by helping with collagen. I've been unable to locate any data online, but figuring what can it hurt, have been adding some to my daily green smoothie - don't know what it's doing for wrinkles but it does add a sweet/licorice taste to the drink. I purchased a pound of Frontier Anise Seed Whole, grind up about a 1/2 c. to keep in the fridge, then add no more than 1/4 teaspoon to the drink. |
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Fri Apr 01, 2011 3:42 pm |
| I'd like to know Dr. Oz's rationale on how/why anise helps with collagen. Not sure about that one. |
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Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:00 pm |
I want to start drinking green smoothies!!! I don't have a fancy blender and I can't afford one, is that okay?
What's the best way to start? Any cautions? |
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Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:13 pm |
| natefan - Any blender is a good start. cut your fruit up smaller, always blend in smaller amounts. Add purified water to help it blend. I had a non-fancy cuisanart at first and it worked. Go for it.... |
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Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:25 pm |
| sister sweets wrote: |
| natefan - Any blender is a good start. cut your fruit up smaller, always blend in smaller amounts. Add purified water to help it blend. I had a non-fancy cuisanart at first and it worked. Go for it.... |
Thanks for the response! Should I expect any side effects? |
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