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want2beamom
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Green smoothies
How do you make them? Do they actually taste good, or is it an acquired taste?
I would like to lose about 5 lbs, ...so I am not looking for some miracle, but something that is healthy, and will give me lots of energy, but will still allow me to lose weight..
Any advice, recipes you have I would really appreciate it! Hoping I could get my husband to drink them as well!
Also, do you drink 1 or 2 a day?
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Posted 7/1/13 3:25 PM  |
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lilqtny
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Green smoothies
I love them. Add one full kiwi, if you like them, to any juice and that is all you'll taste. I use a cup of spinach, a slice of beet, celery, kiwi, apples. Anything really that I have in the house or that may spoil if not used soon yummy.
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| Posted 7/1/13 9:50 PM |
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lilqtny
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Green smoothies
Oh and to actually answer your question, sorry I get too excited and don't respond fully, I drink a few a week. I use. Juicer. I think they are so yummy. But they can be quite caloric. They will have to replace a meal or snack fr weight loss.
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| Posted 7/1/13 10:23 PM |
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oktropical
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Re: Green smoothies
I drink one almost everyday (I alternate with another type of smoothie). I put grapes, orange, pineapple, banana, kale and spinach in mine. I drink it in lieu of lunch.
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| Posted 7/2/13 1:11 PM |
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want2beamom
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Re: Green smoothies
Posted by oktropical
I drink one almost everyday (I alternate with another type of smoothie). I put grapes, orange, pineapple, banana, kale and spinach in mine. I drink it in lieu of lunch.
How is the taste?
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| Posted 7/2/13 2:19 PM |
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want2beamom
Love my boys soooo much!!!
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Re: Green smoothies
Posted by lilqtny
I love them. Add one full kiwi, if you like them, to any juice and that is all you'll taste. I use a cup of spinach, a slice of beet, celery, kiwi, apples. Anything really that I have in the house or that may spoil if not used soon yummy.
So all u taste is the kiwi?
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lilqtny
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Green smoothies
Well, the kiwi sweetens it up and masks the earthy flavor of the kale or spinach that I use. I also do not like beets so I put in a very small amount but it is important because it is so cleansing.
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| Posted 7/2/13 7:22 PM |
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lilqtny
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Green smoothies
I feel that the kiwi flavor is prominent in my smoothie but others may disagree. I like to always in clude a kiwi because I think it gives the smoothie such an enjoyable flavor. Although I love spinach and kale, the juices on their own are too much for me.
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| Posted 7/2/13 7:23 PM |
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MrsA1012
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Green smoothies
I just made my first one tonight. I did 2.5 cups of spinach , 1 banana, half a cup of sliced mango, 1 cup of almond milk and a teaspoon of raw honey. So good !
ETA: I don't think it is an acquired taste. The banana and mango completely mask the taste of the greens. It is creamy and refreshing. I love greens, but no in a drink, so it works perfectly for me. It is also a great way to get additional veggies in.
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| Posted 7/2/13 9:39 PM |
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oktropical
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Re: Green smoothies
Posted by want2beamom
Posted by oktropical
I drink one almost everyday (I alternate with another type of smoothie). I put grapes, orange, pineapple, banana, kale and spinach in mine. I drink it in lieu of lunch.
How is the taste?
I really enjoy them. Just make sure it's blended very well otherwise it can taste a little gritty. I taste the fruit more than the greens. It looks worse than it tastes lol
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want2beamom
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Re: Green smoothies
Thanks ladies, you have inspired me!!
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| Posted 7/3/13 9:56 PM |
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ggt08
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Re: Green smoothies
Just started my smoothie kick. They are quite filling and can take place of a breakfast or lunch in my case. I only drink one a day and alternate the ingredients so I don't get sick of it.
Today was strawberry banana nonfat yogurt, apple, spinach and I added flax seed. Add some ice and I blend it.
I also have added kale to my smoothies as well. I don't taste the veggies just the fruits.
Good luck!
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| Posted 7/10/13 12:13 PM |
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Erica
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Re: Green smoothies
do you always use fresh greens? or frozen as well?
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| Posted 7/11/13 9:18 AM |
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luvbuffet
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Re: Green smoothies
been making/drinking green smoothies all week!
1 cup water/1 cup strawberries/1 banana and a handful of spinach!
1 cup water/1 cup mango/1 banana/spinach
deelishhhhhh
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| Posted 7/11/13 9:25 AM |
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luvbuffet
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Re: Green smoothies
i got all my frozen fruits and spinach at trader joes. all organic and a good price. cant beat it!
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| Posted 7/11/13 9:26 AM |
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