Monday, March 22, 2010

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Kiwi and Avocado Green Smoothie

Avocado makes it creamy. Kiwi adds a little grit and spice somehow, especially when you toss them in unpeeled, I like it better that way.
Serves 2 easily
Toss in a high speed blender:
2 cups of water
2 Kiwi Fruits
1/4 cup of banana
1 mango
3 cups of kale
1 avocado
Blend well
For people who just are not green food crazy and [...]

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Totally Green Smoothie

1 avocado
1 large cucumber
2 cups spinach
2 large leaves collard greens
2 leaves black kale
3 lemons, juice only
1.5 cups water
(a few slices of a Gala apple sometimes)
Blend well
We use the amazing Power Mill Blender
This recipe is from www.greensmoothiechallenge.org

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Warming Ginger

The combination of pineapple, mango and ginger in this smoothie gives it an Asian twist. If you are in a cold climate then don’t let this stop you from drinking green smoothies. Ginger is warming on a cold day and also helpful during colds and flus to help you sweat and promote detoxification. Ginger also [...]

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Berry Blast

In this recipe berries bring a sweet fragrance with a subtle tart overtone and make this low GI treat a real winner. Research is suggesting that raspberries have the potential to inhibit cancer cell proliferation and tumor formation. Raspberries contain ellagic acid, an antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals and prevents damage to cell membranes. Whilst [...]

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Banana for Beginners

The most simple recipe is made with banana and romaine (cos) lettuce. In fact many people love this smoothie so much that they drink it every day of the green smoothie challenge.
Bananas and romaine lettuce are packed with great nutritional properties. Bananas give an instant and substantial boost of energy. Many people suffering from depression [...]

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Victoria Boutenko’s Favourite Green Smoothie

6 leaves of red leaf lettuce
1/4 bunch of fresh basil
1/2 lime (juiced)
1/2 red onion
2 celery sticks
1/4 avocado
2 cups of water
Blend well
We use the amazing Power Mill Blender
This recipe is from www.greensmoothiechallenge.org

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