Guest guest Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Janet, I hope this helps you with green smoothies.I live off them.I start my day off with a large one. I can not take credit fro this info.It came off the web.I stumbled upon it one day.Sounded good so I saved it.Play around until you find what you enjoy. Have a nice day, Janie Green Smoothie Recipe I decided since I make this so often, that I would share the recipe and simply refer to this by name instead of repeating the ingredients every day that I have it.Please note that I use various ingredients, so it is not a fixed recipe, but is instead built from a formula as directed below. According to Victoria Boutenko in her book Green for Life you should rotate your greens daily. If you use the same greens each day you will lose interest in the green smoothies. This is because of the unique alkaloids present in each green which if built up over a period work as a mild toxin. Since your body will not want any excess of these alkaloids it will let you know by not wanting a green smoothie with the same ingredients. I have noticed this personally. After a week or two of using the same huge variety of greens in the same smoothie, I found myself uninterested in making it one day. However, by using only 2 or 3 other ingredients I was excited to try it and loved the smoothie. So I think the body does at least want variety from day to day, if not absolutely need it due to alkaloids in the greens.Green Smoothie Formula3 handfuls of greens (see below for sample list of ones I enjoy)1 handful of your choice of more greens or root, stalk of flower vegetables (see below for sample list of ones I enjoy)1 or 2 tsp Ground Flax SeedA few nuts if desired (any raw nut will do)Water up to half the level of greens in the blender2 to 4 fruit depending on personal taste or capacity of blender (see below for sample list of ones I enjoy)Remember that variety here can be best. You do not have to use one green or one vegetable.My blender is just large enough to handle 4 handfuls of greens and 3 fruit, yielding 5 to 6 cups of green smoothie.If you use any root, stalk or flower vegetables, chop them into small pieces so that they are easier to blend. Remove stems if desired from items such as broccoli for example, as this can reduce the amount of pulp. If you find your smoothie is difficult to drink because of a thick layer of pulp on top and juice below, then it was either not blended enough, or had too much fibrous matter. Removing these excess stems can really make a huge difference.If you use fruit like apples, pears, or other somewhat firm fruits, chop them into pieces that your blender can handle easily. I usually cut an apple into 8 slices for example.Place greens and any optional veggies in the blender and fill halfway up the mixture with water. Blend until all is mixed together. At this point the mixture will have reduced in size giving you room to add the fruit. Add each fruit one at a time until all is mixed together. Keep blending until all has blended as smooth as your blender will allow. Serve and enjoy!Here's a shopping tip. Look for ethinic markets in your area, especially oriental ones. Many of them have a fresh produce section, and you can get a wide variety of greens there that you will not find at any other store. Try them, I like experimenting with them. One of my favorites goes by the name Shanghai Hai Mieu. Also, baby bok choy is good too. It is much, much smaller than the gigantic bok choy you will find at the regular supermarket.Sample GreensLettuce (any variety)Cabbage (any variety)Spinach (baby or mature)ParsleyBok ChoyKaleMustard GreensCollard GreensTurnip GreensPremix Bags like ColeSlaw Mix, Baby Spring Mix. Just make sure they are raw and organicAny others you would like to try that I have not listedSample Root, Stalk and Flower VegetablesCarrotCeleryGreen OnionBroccoliCucumber (technically a fruit, but put it here)Peppers (technically a fruit, but put it here)Avocado (technically a fruit, but put it here)Any others you would like to try. Savoriness or nutritional value is the key here.Sample FruitsBananaApplePearStrawberry (3 or 4)Orange (peeled and seeds removed)Blueberry (1/2 to 1 cup)Raspberry (1/2 to 1 cup)Blackberry (1/2 to 1 cup)Watermelon (not a whole one, but a cup or so worth)Any other fruit you would like to try. Sweetness is the key here. ---- Janet Coe Hammond 12/15/2007 11:42:01 AM Re: Re: Freezing Kale Pray tell me more about kale smoothies. I have enjoyed fruit smoothies since the 70s, but gave them up about 5 years ago to eat lower on the glycemic index. What do you put in these drinks that makes them so popular on this list?? Smiles, janet - Colleen Davis Saturday, December 15, 2007 8:44 AM Re: Freezing Kale >> Yeah, i need to know about it [freezing kale] for smoothies since thats the only way i've been consuming it lately:) <<I almost always freeze my kale for smoothies. I actually prefer the finished result this way. I wash all my kale at once and strip away the edible parts, placing them in roughly torn pieces onto kitchen towels. I cram as much as possible into a zippered sandwich bag (this comes out to about 3c "chopped" raw kale), and each one of those is enough for one smoothie for me (I make big ones in a Vitamix).I do let the bulk of the water drip onto the towels, but I don't bother to dry the leaves or anything. I add some water and/or soymilk to my smoothies anyway, and a few extra ice crystals aren't going to hurt anything.My plan is to grow as much kale (and other greens) as possible in my garden this year and freeze them (with extra freezer protection) in my deep/chest freezer for use all year.Hope this helps,Colleen Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Hey, thanks Janie!!! - JWMann Saturday, December 15, 2007 9:54 AM ] Re: Freezing Kale Janet, I hope this helps you with green smoothies.I live off them.I start my day off with a large one. I can not take credit fro this info.It came off the web.I stumbled upon it one day.Sounded good so I saved it.Play around until you find what you enjoy. Have a nice day, Janie Green Smoothie Recipe I decided since I make this so often, that I would share the recipe and simply refer to this by name instead of repeating the ingredients every day that I have it.Please note that I use various ingredients, so it is not a fixed recipe, but is instead built from a formula as directed below. According to Victoria Boutenko in her book Green for Life you should rotate your greens daily. If you use the same greens each day you will lose interest in the green smoothies. This is because of the unique alkaloids present in each green which if built up over a period work as a mild toxin. Since your body will not want any excess of these alkaloids it will let you know by not wanting a green smoothie with the same ingredients. I have noticed this personally. After a week or two of using the same huge variety of greens in the same smoothie, I found myself uninterested in making it one day. However, by using only 2 or 3 other ingredients I was excited to try it and loved the smoothie. So I think the body does at least want variety from day to day, if not absolutely need it due to alkaloids in the greens.Green Smoothie Formula3 handfuls of greens (see below for sample list of ones I enjoy)1 handful of your choice of more greens or root, stalk of flower vegetables (see below for sample list of ones I enjoy)1 or 2 tsp Ground Flax SeedA few nuts if desired (any raw nut will do)Water up to half the level of greens in the blender2 to 4 fruit depending on personal taste or capacity of blender (see below for sample list of ones I enjoy)Remember that variety here can be best. You do not have to use one green or one vegetable.My blender is just large enough to handle 4 handfuls of greens and 3 fruit, yielding 5 to 6 cups of green smoothie.If you use any root, stalk or flower vegetables, chop them into small pieces so that they are easier to blend. Remove stems if desired from items such as broccoli for example, as this can reduce the amount of pulp. If you find your smoothie is difficult to drink because of a thick layer of pulp on top and juice below, then it was either not blended enough, or had too much fibrous matter. Removing these excess stems can really make a huge difference.If you use fruit like apples, pears, or other somewhat firm fruits, chop them into pieces that your blender can handle easily. I usually cut an apple into 8 slices for example.Place greens and any optional veggies in the blender and fill halfway up the mixture with water. Blend until all is mixed together. At this point the mixture will have reduced in size giving you room to add the fruit. Add each fruit one at a time until all is mixed together. Keep blending until all has blended as smooth as your blender will allow. Serve and enjoy!Here's a shopping tip. Look for ethinic markets in your area, especially oriental ones. Many of them have a fresh produce section, and you can get a wide variety of greens there that you will not find at any other store. Try them, I like experimenting with them. One of my favorites goes by the name Shanghai Hai Mieu. Also, baby bok choy is good too. It is much, much smaller than the gigantic bok choy you will find at the regular supermarket.Sample GreensLettuce (any variety)Cabbage (any variety)Spinach (baby or mature)ParsleyBok ChoyKaleMustard GreensCollard GreensTurnip GreensPremix Bags like ColeSlaw Mix, Baby Spring Mix. Just make sure they are raw and organicAny others you would like to try that I have not listedSample Root, Stalk and Flower VegetablesCarrotCeleryGreen OnionBroccoliCucumber (technically a fruit, but put it here)Peppers (technically a fruit, but put it here)Avocado (technically a fruit, but put it here)Any others you would like to try. Savoriness or nutritional value is the key here.Sample FruitsBananaApplePearStrawberry (3 or 4)Orange (peeled and seeds removed)Blueberry (1/2 to 1 cup)Raspberry (1/2 to 1 cup)Blackberry (1/2 to 1 cup)Watermelon (not a whole one, but a cup or so worth)Any other fruit you would like to try. Sweetness is the key here. ---- Janet Coe Hammond 12/15/2007 11:42:01 AM Re: Re: Freezing Kale Pray tell me more about kale smoothies. I have enjoyed fruit smoothies since the 70s, but gave them up about 5 years ago to eat lower on the glycemic index. What do you put in these drinks that makes them so popular on this list?? Smiles, janet - Colleen Davis Saturday, December 15, 2007 8:44 AM Re: Freezing Kale >> Yeah, i need to know about it [freezing kale] for smoothies since thats the only way i've been consuming it lately:) <<I almost always freeze my kale for smoothies. I actually prefer the finished result this way. I wash all my kale at once and strip away the edible parts, placing them in roughly torn pieces onto kitchen towels. I cram as much as possible into a zippered sandwich bag (this comes out to about 3c "chopped" raw kale), and each one of those is enough for one smoothie for me (I make big ones in a Vitamix).I do let the bulk of the water drip onto the towels, but I don't bother to dry the leaves or anything. I add some water and/or soymilk to my smoothies anyway, and a few extra ice crystals aren't going to hurt anything.My plan is to grow as much kale (and other greens) as possible in my garden this year and freeze them (with extra freezer protection) in my deep/chest freezer for use all year.Hope this helps,Colleen Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Janet, I am having a green smoothie which includes 1 lemon peeled 1cucumber 1 Apple 2 stalks celery 3 handfuls spinach 1tbs spoon ground flax seed low fat cranberry juice Yummy!!!! Janie ---- Janet Coe Hammond 12/15/2007 12:02:43 PM Re: ] Re: Freezing Kale Hey, thanks Janie!!! - JWMann Saturday, December 15, 2007 9:54 AM ] Re: Freezing Kale Janet, I hope this helps you with green smoothies.I live off them.I start my day off with a large one. I can not take credit fro this info.It came off the web.I stumbled upon it one day.Sounded good so I saved it.Play around until you find what you enjoy. Have a nice day, Janie Green Smoothie Recipe I decided since I make this so often, that I would share the recipe and simply refer to this by name instead of repeating the ingredients every day that I have it.Please note that I use various ingredients, so it is not a fixed recipe, but is instead built from a formula as directed below. According to Victoria Boutenko in her book Green for Life you should rotate your greens daily. If you use the same greens each day you will lose interest in the green smoothies. This is because of the unique alkaloids present in each green which if built up over a period work as a mild toxin. Since your body will not want any excess of these alkaloids it will let you know by not wanting a green smoothie with the same ingredients. I have noticed this personally. After a week or two of using the same huge variety of greens in the same smoothie, I found myself uninterested in making it one day. However, by using only 2 or 3 other ingredients I was excited to try it and loved the smoothie. So I think the body does at least want variety from day to day, if not absolutely need it due to alkaloids in the greens.Green Smoothie Formula3 handfuls of greens (see below for sample list of ones I enjoy)1 handful of your choice of more greens or root, stalk of flower vegetables (see below for sample list of ones I enjoy)1 or 2 tsp Ground Flax SeedA few nuts if desired (any raw nut will do)Water up to half the level of greens in the blender2 to 4 fruit depending on personal taste or capacity of blender (see below for sample list of ones I enjoy)Remember that variety here can be best. You do not have to use one green or one vegetable.My blender is just large enough to handle 4 handfuls of greens and 3 fruit, yielding 5 to 6 cups of green smoothie.If you use any root, stalk or flower vegetables, chop them into small pieces so that they are easier to blend. Remove stems if desired from items such as broccoli for example, as this can reduce the amount of pulp. If you find your smoothie is difficult to drink because of a thick layer of pulp on top and juice below, then it was either not blended enough, or had too much fibrous matter. Removing these excess stems can really make a huge difference.If you use fruit like apples, pears, or other somewhat firm fruits, chop them into pieces that your blender can handle easily. I usually cut an apple into 8 slices for example.Place greens and any optional veggies in the blender and fill halfway up the mixture with water. Blend until all is mixed together. At this point the mixture will have reduced in size giving you room to add the fruit. Add each fruit one at a time until all is mixed together. Keep blending until all has blended as smooth as your blender will allow. Serve and enjoy!Here's a shopping tip. Look for ethinic markets in your area, especially oriental ones. Many of them have a fresh produce section, and you can get a wide variety of greens there that you will not find at any other store. Try them, I like experimenting with them. One of my favorites goes by the name Shanghai Hai Mieu. Also, baby bok choy is good too. It is much, much smaller than the gigantic bok choy you will find at the regular supermarket.Sample GreensLettuce (any variety)Cabbage (any variety)Spinach (baby or mature)ParsleyBok ChoyKaleMustard GreensCollard GreensTurnip GreensPremix Bags like ColeSlaw Mix, Baby Spring Mix. Just make sure they are raw and organicAny others you would like to try that I have not listedSample Root, Stalk and Flower VegetablesCarrotCeleryGreen OnionBroccoliCucumber (technically a fruit, but put it here)Peppers (technically a fruit, but put it here)Avocado (technically a fruit, but put it here)Any others you would like to try. Savoriness or nutritional value is the key here.Sample FruitsBananaApplePearStrawberry (3 or 4)Orange (peeled and seeds removed)Blueberry (1/2 to 1 cup)Raspberry (1/2 to 1 cup)Blackberry (1/2 to 1 cup)Watermelon (not a whole one, but a cup or so worth)Any other fruit you would like to try. Sweetness is the key here. ---- Janet Coe Hammond 12/15/2007 11:42:01 AM Re: Re: Freezing Kale Pray tell me more about kale smoothies. I have enjoyed fruit smoothies since the 70s, but gave them up about 5 years ago to eat lower on the glycemic index. What do you put in these drinks that makes them so popular on this list?? Smiles, janet - Colleen Davis Saturday, December 15, 2007 8:44 AM Re: Freezing Kale >> Yeah, i need to know about it [freezing kale] for smoothies since thats the only way i've been consuming it lately:) <<I almost always freeze my kale for smoothies. I actually prefer the finished result this way. I wash all my kale at once and strip away the edible parts, placing them in roughly torn pieces onto kitchen towels. I cram as much as possible into a zippered sandwich bag (this comes out to about 3c "chopped" raw kale), and each one of those is enough for one smoothie for me (I make big ones in a Vitamix).I do let the bulk of the water drip onto the towels, but I don't bother to dry the leaves or anything. I add some water and/or soymilk to my smoothies anyway, and a few extra ice crystals aren't going to hurt anything.My plan is to grow as much kale (and other greens) as possible in my garden this year and freeze them (with extra freezer protection) in my deep/chest freezer for use all year.Hope this helps,Colleen Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 I just recently donated my blender b/c it was messy when my kids used it and it really wasn't a very good one. I also covet the vitamix. When cruising the web looking at green smoothies there were adds for something called a bullet. even though it is not a name that is congruous with a peaceful palate, does anyone know anything about them? smiles, Janet - JWMann Saturday, December 15, 2007 10:14 AM Re: ] Re: Freezing Kale Janet, I am having a green smoothie which includes 1 lemon peeled 1cucumber 1 Apple 2 stalks celery 3 handfuls spinach 1tbs spoon ground flax seed low fat cranberry juice Yummy!!!! Janie ---- Janet Coe Hammond 12/15/2007 12:02:43 PM Re: ] Re: Freezing Kale Hey, thanks Janie!!! - JWMann Saturday, December 15, 2007 9:54 AM ] Re: Freezing Kale Janet, I hope this helps you with green smoothies.I live off them.I start my day off with a large one. I can not take credit fro this info.It came off the web.I stumbled upon it one day.Sounded good so I saved it.Play around until you find what you enjoy. Have a nice day, Janie Green Smoothie Recipe I decided since I make this so often, that I would share the recipe and simply refer to this by name instead of repeating the ingredients every day that I have it.Please note that I use various ingredients, so it is not a fixed recipe, but is instead built from a formula as directed below. According to Victoria Boutenko in her book Green for Life you should rotate your greens daily. If you use the same greens each day you will lose interest in the green smoothies. This is because of the unique alkaloids present in each green which if built up over a period work as a mild toxin. Since your body will not want any excess of these alkaloids it will let you know by not wanting a green smoothie with the same ingredients. I have noticed this personally. After a week or two of using the same huge variety of greens in the same smoothie, I found myself uninterested in making it one day. However, by using only 2 or 3 other ingredients I was excited to try it and loved the smoothie. So I think the body does at least want variety from day to day, if not absolutely need it due to alkaloids in the greens.Green Smoothie Formula3 handfuls of greens (see below for sample list of ones I enjoy)1 handful of your choice of more greens or root, stalk of flower vegetables (see below for sample list of ones I enjoy)1 or 2 tsp Ground Flax SeedA few nuts if desired (any raw nut will do)Water up to half the level of greens in the blender2 to 4 fruit depending on personal taste or capacity of blender (see below for sample list of ones I enjoy)Remember that variety here can be best. You do not have to use one green or one vegetable.My blender is just large enough to handle 4 handfuls of greens and 3 fruit, yielding 5 to 6 cups of green smoothie.If you use any root, stalk or flower vegetables, chop them into small pieces so that they are easier to blend. Remove stems if desired from items such as broccoli for example, as this can reduce the amount of pulp. If you find your smoothie is difficult to drink because of a thick layer of pulp on top and juice below, then it was either not blended enough, or had too much fibrous matter. Removing these excess stems can really make a huge difference.If you use fruit like apples, pears, or other somewhat firm fruits, chop them into pieces that your blender can handle easily. I usually cut an apple into 8 slices for example.Place greens and any optional veggies in the blender and fill halfway up the mixture with water. Blend until all is mixed together. At this point the mixture will have reduced in size giving you room to add the fruit. Add each fruit one at a time until all is mixed together. Keep blending until all has blended as smooth as your blender will allow. Serve and enjoy!Here's a shopping tip. Look for ethinic markets in your area, especially oriental ones. Many of them have a fresh produce section, and you can get a wide variety of greens there that you will not find at any other store. Try them, I like experimenting with them. One of my favorites goes by the name Shanghai Hai Mieu. Also, baby bok choy is good too. It is much, much smaller than the gigantic bok choy you will find at the regular supermarket.Sample GreensLettuce (any variety)Cabbage (any variety)Spinach (baby or mature)ParsleyBok ChoyKaleMustard GreensCollard GreensTurnip GreensPremix Bags like ColeSlaw Mix, Baby Spring Mix. Just make sure they are raw and organicAny others you would like to try that I have not listedSample Root, Stalk and Flower VegetablesCarrotCeleryGreen OnionBroccoliCucumber (technically a fruit, but put it here)Peppers (technically a fruit, but put it here)Avocado (technically a fruit, but put it here)Any others you would like to try. Savoriness or nutritional value is the key here.Sample FruitsBananaApplePearStrawberry (3 or 4)Orange (peeled and seeds removed)Blueberry (1/2 to 1 cup)Raspberry (1/2 to 1 cup)Blackberry (1/2 to 1 cup)Watermelon (not a whole one, but a cup or so worth)Any other fruit you would like to try. Sweetness is the key here. ---- Janet Coe Hammond 12/15/2007 11:42:01 AM Re: Re: Freezing Kale Pray tell me more about kale smoothies. I have enjoyed fruit smoothies since the 70s, but gave them up about 5 years ago to eat lower on the glycemic index. What do you put in these drinks that makes them so popular on this list?? Smiles, janet - Colleen Davis Saturday, December 15, 2007 8:44 AM Re: Freezing Kale >> Yeah, i need to know about it [freezing kale] for smoothies since thats the only way i've been consuming it lately:) <<I almost always freeze my kale for smoothies. I actually prefer the finished result this way. I wash all my kale at once and strip away the edible parts, placing them in roughly torn pieces onto kitchen towels. I cram as much as possible into a zippered sandwich bag (this comes out to about 3c "chopped" raw kale), and each one of those is enough for one smoothie for me (I make big ones in a Vitamix).I do let the bulk of the water drip onto the towels, but I don't bother to dry the leaves or anything. I add some water and/or soymilk to my smoothies anyway, and a few extra ice crystals aren't going to hurt anything.My plan is to grow as much kale (and other greens) as possible in my garden this year and freeze them (with extra freezer protection) in my deep/chest freezer for use all year.Hope this helps,Colleen Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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