My new obsession – green smoothies.
You can make them with a combination of fruit and greens, which disguises the flavor of the greens to some extent (a good idea when you are using dinosaur kale) but my new favorite way to get all the vitamins, minerals and fiber in a green smoothie is to make a healthier version of V-8.
This smoothie featured organic vegetables plus tomato, apple, ginger and lemon, to which I added just a pinch of sea salt and cayenne for flavor and zest. It was delicious!
A good blender (I have a Vita-Mix) makes preparing this super nutritious drink a snap. If you are on the run, you can pour it into a bottle and drink it on the go.
If you decide you would rather have fruit, such as apple, banana, mango or berries, blended with your kale or other strong flavored greens, try a 50/50 mix. If it tastes too strong for your palate, you can always throw in another banana! A tiny bit of stevia is good to add sweetness, but only use a pinch or it can taste bitter.
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what do you think about food combination and how fruits and veggies should not mix b/c they digest at different rates
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Hi Holly,
Thanks for your comment. I know there are people who are strict about eating according to rules of food combining, but I haven't refined my diet enough yet to be able to focus on that.
I honestly haven't noticed any additional digestive issues when mixing fruit and vegetables, although I do prefer my smoothies separated into vegetable and fruit versions, so maybe I am already doing it instinctively. I also think it may depend on each individual's constitution as to what agrees with them.
My goal right now is to keep sugar (chocolate is my bete noir) and foods that do not contribute to health out of my diet and drastically increase the amount of raw foods I consume. I have heard that this will help control cravings for unhealthy foods.
Best of health to you!
Love the savory smoothies