Guest guest Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 What Jamie said I haven't used oranges, I often use tart apples, and I always add flax seeds, but otherwise I could have typed that message, lol. Typically, my smoothie for the last couple of weeks has been 5 oz. frozen spinach, 1-1/2 cups strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries, 3/4 banana, an apple, a tablespoon of flax seeds, and maybe 2 cups of water. I love them! I also just started having daily green smoothies in January, so I may start using recipes later on, but for now the, " Hmmm, what happens if I throw this in? " thing is a big part of the fun. Hope this helps! Jamie J. Ferman wrote: > I have found that green smoothies don't require recipes- it is a balance of the amount of greens you can tolerate to fruit and water/ice. It is different every time we make one. Generally the base is bananas or oranges followed by spinach, kale or collard greens (even romaine lettuce) topped with ice and water or frozen berries. Sometimes I throw a little flax in if the smoothie needs to take us all the way to lunch. We have also used mango, papaya, and I have heard of others using avocados. There are many instructional videos on youtube. Just type in green smoothie! It is just a great way to start (or end) the day. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 That all sounds great, and so good for you! I'm usually cold, though, and cold things don't appeal to me (especially in the mornings -- maybe this summer will be different, I'll try it then). My body temp really is a full degree below normal -- always has been, and my hands are always cold. Anybody know if there is a reason for this, or it's just my weird body? Audrey S. On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 3:34 PM, Maureen <ailanthus wrote: > > > What Jamie said > > I haven't used oranges, I often use tart apples, and I always add flax > seeds, but otherwise I could have typed that message, lol. Typically, my > smoothie for the last couple of weeks has been 5 oz. frozen spinach, > 1-1/2 cups strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries, 3/4 banana, an apple, a > tablespoon of flax seeds, and maybe 2 cups of water. I love them! I also > just started having daily green smoothies in January, so I may start > using recipes later on, but for now the, " Hmmm, what happens if I throw > this in? " thing is a big part of the fun. > > Hope this helps! > > Jamie J. Ferman wrote: > > I have found that green smoothies don't require recipes- it is a balance > of the amount of greens you can tolerate to fruit and water/ice. It is > different every time we make one. Generally the base is bananas or oranges > followed by spinach, kale or collard greens (even romaine lettuce) topped > with ice and water or frozen berries. Sometimes I throw a little flax in if > the smoothie needs to take us all the way to lunch. We have also used mango, > papaya, and I have heard of others using avocados. There are many > instructional videos on youtube. Just type in green smoothie! It is just a > great way to start (or end) the day. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I'm like that, too, Audrey. My blood pressure's always been low, and I guess I've always assumed that was why I'm colder than most folks. Do you know if yours is? I usually let the frozen stuff defrost in room temp water for at least a half hour, put on a sweatshirt while I'm drinking my smoothie, and have something hot to drink afterwards. It definitely keeps me moving around in the morning, lol! Peace, Mo Audrey Snyder wrote: > That all sounds great, and so good for you! I'm usually cold, though, and > cold things don't appeal to me (especially in the mornings -- maybe this > summer will be different, I'll try it then). My body temp really is a full > degree below normal -- always has been, and my hands are always cold. > Anybody know if there is a reason for this, or it's just my weird body? > > Audrey S. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 When we make green smoothies (or those without greens) we often add an avacado. It makes the smoothie so, well, smooth (and creamy). Other times we use silken tofu. Variety is good. In addition to the avacado or tofu I put in soya milk. Then I just throw in whatever fruit we have on hand (I freeze local berries to use all winter, bananas, frozen peaches, whatever). I also add ground flax seed or hemp oil or flax oil. A little agave nectar to sweeten it a bit (depending on what fruit is in there). Paula , " Jamie J. Ferman " <jjferman wrote: > > I have found that green smoothies don't require recipes- it is a balance of the amount of greens you can tolerate to fruit and water/ice. It is different every time we make one. Generally the base is bananas or oranges followed by spinach, kale or collard greens (even romaine lettuce) topped with ice and water or frozen berries. Sometimes I throw a little flax in if the smoothie needs to take us all the way to lunch. We have also used mango, papaya, and I have heard of others using avocados. There are many instructional videos on youtube. Just type in green smoothie! It is just a great way to start (or end) the day. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I love avocado, but that just sounds like a waste of good guacamole! Audrey S. On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 12:26 PM, peej2e2 <johnsontew wrote: > > > When we make green smoothies (or those without greens) we often add an > avacado. It makes the smoothie so, well, smooth (and creamy). Other times we > use silken tofu. Variety is good. > > In addition to the avacado or tofu I put in soya milk. Then I just throw in > whatever fruit we have on hand (I freeze local berries to use all winter, > bananas, frozen peaches, whatever). I also add ground flax seed or hemp oil > or flax oil. A little agave nectar to sweeten it a bit (depending on what > fruit is in there). > > Paula > > <%40>, > " Jamie J. Ferman " <jjferman wrote: > > > > I have found that green smoothies don't require recipes- it is a balance > of the amount of greens you can tolerate to fruit and water/ice. It is > different every time we make one. Generally the base is bananas or oranges > followed by spinach, kale or collard greens (even romaine lettuce) topped > with ice and water or frozen berries. Sometimes I throw a little flax in if > the smoothie needs to take us all the way to lunch. We have also used > mango, papaya, and I have heard of others using avocados. There are many > instructional videos on youtube. Just type in green smoothie! It is just a > great way to start (or end) the day. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 This is not a group to get medical information, but in my case it was an under active thyroid contributing to my hands and feet always being cold. If you had recent blood tests and everything was Ok then it is something else, or just normal in your case? Roseta , Audrey Snyder <AudeeBird wrote: > > That all sounds great, and so good for you! I'm usually cold, though, and > cold things don't appeal to me (especially in the mornings -- maybe this > summer will be different, I'll try it then). My body temp really is a full > degree below normal -- always has been, and my hands are always cold. > Anybody know if there is a reason for this, or it's just my weird body? > > Audrey S. > > On Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 3:34 PM, Maureen <ailanthus wrote: > > > > > > > What Jamie said > > > > I haven't used oranges, I often use tart apples, and I always add flax > > seeds, but otherwise I could have typed that message, lol. Typically, my > > smoothie for the last couple of weeks has been 5 oz. frozen spinach, > > 1-1/2 cups strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries, 3/4 banana, an apple, a > > tablespoon of flax seeds, and maybe 2 cups of water. I love them! I also > > just started having daily green smoothies in January, so I may start > > using recipes later on, but for now the, " Hmmm, what happens if I throw > > this in? " thing is a big part of the fun. > > > > Hope this helps! > > > > Jamie J. Ferman wrote: > > > I have found that green smoothies don't require recipes- it is a balance > > of the amount of greens you can tolerate to fruit and water/ice. It is > > different every time we make one. Generally the base is bananas or oranges > > followed by spinach, kale or collard greens (even romaine lettuce) topped > > with ice and water or frozen berries. Sometimes I throw a little flax in if > > the smoothie needs to take us all the way to lunch. We have also used mango, > > papaya, and I have heard of others using avocados. There are many > > instructional videos on youtube. Just type in green smoothie! It is just a > > great way to start (or end) the day. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 I'm really impressed with all the ways people use avocados to get a creamy texture! I think I may need to learn how to keep one around long enough to do something other than snarf it down. (Good things the pits are so big, lol!) Peace, Mo peej2e2 wrote: > When we make green smoothies (or those without greens) we often add an avacado. It makes the smoothie so, well, smooth (and creamy). Other times we use silken tofu. Variety is good. > > In addition to the avacado or tofu I put in soya milk. Then I just throw in whatever fruit we have on hand (I freeze local berries to use all winter, bananas, frozen peaches, whatever). I also add ground flax seed or hemp oil or flax oil. A little agave nectar to sweeten it a bit (depending on what fruit is in there). > > Paula > > , " Jamie J. Ferman " <jjferman wrote: > >> I have found that green smoothies don't require recipes- it is a balance of the amount of greens you can tolerate to fruit and water/ice. It is different every time we make one. Generally the base is bananas or oranges followed by spinach, kale or collard greens (even romaine lettuce) topped with ice and water or frozen berries. Sometimes I throw a little flax in if the smoothie needs to take us all the way to lunch. We have also used mango, papaya, and I have heard of others using avocados. There are many instructional videos on youtube. Just type in green smoothie! It is just a great way to start (or end) the day. >> > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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