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Kiwi and Avocado Green Smoothie

recipes — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:57:39 +0000

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 are not going to eat it otherwise, this is a really great way to get started with a huge bank of enzymes.

We use the amazing Power Mill Blender

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Totally Green Smoothie

recipes — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:01:38 +0000

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

recipes — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:49:30 +0000

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 eliminates intestinal gas, relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract and is anti-inflammatory. In herbal remedies, ginger is used to alleviate nausea, dizziness and vomiting. To benefit from ginger you only need to use a little, as the active substances in ginger are so concentrated.

Pineapple is an excellent source of manganese, which is an important mineral in energy production. Pineapple is often recommended to promote good digestion.

½ head romaine lettuce
1 cup pineapple
1 large mango
1-inch fresh ginger

Blend the pineapple, mango, ginger and water for 30 seconds. Add the romaine lettuce and blend until smooth.

We use the amazing Power Mill Blender

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Berry Blast

recipes — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:48:16 +0000

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 fresh berries are best, freezing does not destroy their anti-oxidant activity and is sometimes more convenient. Berries are also heart-healthy foods. In a Finnish study, subjects who ate two serves of berries a day were found to have lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol.

Spinach has been found to have thirteen different flavonoid compounds with anti-cancer properties. Spinach has been shown to slow down the growth of cancer cells in the stomach and the prostrate and to be inversely related to the incidence of breast cancer. Spinach has also been shown to protect against osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer and arthritis.

1 cup raspberries
1 cup blueberries
1 apple
3 big handfuls of baby spinach
2 cups of water

Blend together the apples, raspberries, blueberries and water for 30 seconds. Add the baby spinach and blend until smooth.

We use the Power Mill Blender

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Banana for Beginners

recipes — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:47:39 +0000

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 feel much better after eating a banana. Bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier. Bananas are high in potassium and low in salt, a great combination to help to reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a fact supported by the US Food and Drug Administration.

The vitamin C and beta-carotene content of romain (cos) lettuce make it a heart-healthy green. Cholesterol becomes sticky when it oxidizes and forms plaque on the artery walls. Working together, Vitamin C and beta-carotene prevent cholesterol from oxidizing. In addition, the fiber in Romaine lettuce binds to bile salts in the colon and allows them to be eliminated. The body responds by making more bile. As bile is responsible for breaking down cholesterol the result is a reduction of cholesterol build up.

1/2 Romaine (Cos) lettuce
3 bananas
2 cups water

Blend the bananas with water for 30 seconds. Add the Romaine lettuce and blend until smooth. You can add a few mint leaves for an unusual twist.

We use the Power Mill Blender

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Victoria Boutenko’s Favourite Green Smoothie

recipes — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:55:04 +0000

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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Sergei Boutenko’s Favourite Green Smoothie

recipes — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:55:56 +0000

5 kale leaves (green)
1/2 bunch of fresh dill
1/2 lime (juiced)
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup sundried tomatoes
2 cups of water

Blend well

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This recipe is from www.greensmoothiechallenge.org

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Blueberry Spider

recipes — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:26:19 +0000

This ‘spider’ is a magnificent fusion of color. Serve it to a group of people at a time, as the color variation is magnetic.

Ingredients:
• 3 oranges
• ¾ cup frozen blueberries
• ½ frozen banana

Machine set up:
• First place the Living Juicer Juicing Strainer into the drum and onto the screw. Attach the drum cap onto the end of the drum by turning it counter clockwise until you feel it sits firmly. Then screw the Juicing Nozzle onto the drum cap turning it counter clockwise onto notch 2.

When you change over to the mincing function you don’t have to clean the machine in between just do as follows:

• Place the Living Juicer Mincing Strainer into the drum and onto the screw. Attach the drum cap onto the end of the drum by turning it counter clockwise until you feel it sits firmly. Then screw the Mincing Nozzle onto the drum cap turning it counter clockwise onto notch 2.
• Now place a big bowl under the machines Pulp Discharge Outlet in order to catch the paste.
• Always be sure to start the machine before you enter anything into the Guide and keep the machine running until finished.

Preparation instructions:
• juice the oranges and fill 2 glasses
• then make a blueberry-banana ice cream by letting the frozen fruit run through the mincing function twice
• make 2 ice cream scoops with a spoon and place them gently into the orange juice
• serve immediately

Preparation time: 8 min
Yields: 2 glasses

Preparation hints:
If you are catering to a bigger group of people, make a jug of orange juice and a smaller bowl of the frozen blueberry ice cream. Your guests can help themselves and make their own ‘spiders’ which is a lot of fun! Ice cubes and fresh blueberries can be floating in the orange juice as a great little extra.

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Mango Tango Smoothie

recipes — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:24:20 +0000

Mango is the most admired fruit of fruits. It’s the fruit that drives people crazy and to far away countries just to indulge in its taste and flesh. The Mango Tango Smoothie has it all right here.

Ingredients:
• 2 frozen mangoes
• 2 mangoes
• 3 nectarines
• 2 oranges

When you change over to the mincing function you don’t have to clean the machine in between just do as follows:

Preparation instructions:
• juice the mangoes, oranges and nectarines
• then let all the frozen mango run through the guide
• stir together well
• ready

Preparation time: 8 min
Yields: 2 glasses

Preparation hints:
Choosing ripe fruits is the key to this sensational smoothie and will make you long for more. You can also use peaches instead of nectarines to make “Mango Tango.”

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Pineapple Blend Thick Shake

recipes — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:22:06 +0000

This smoothie is a rich and thick smoothie for those who love their smoothies extra creamy.

Ingredients:
• ¼ frozen pineapple
• 1 pineapple
• 1 orange

Machine set up:
• First place the Living Juicer Juicing Strainer into the drum and onto the screw. Attach the drum cap onto the end of the drum by turning it counter clockwise until you feel it sits firmly. Then screw the Juicing Nozzle onto the drum cap turning it counter clockwise onto notch 2.When you change over to the mincing function you don’t have to clean the machine in between just do as follows:

Preparation instructions:
• first juice the orange and the pineapple
• then mince the frozen fruit
• stir the mixture a couple of times with a whisk and it’s ready

Preparation time: 8 min
Yields: 2 glasses

Preparation hints:
This thick shake can be made up to 2 hours before serving. You can keep it in the freezer and bring it out about 5-10 min before it is served. Stir the shake once again before you serve it and add some ice cubes and a slice of lemon.

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