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I am several weeks into blending fruits and vegetables. I have settled on 2-3 fruits and 4-5 vegetables per smoothie. This ratio will give the smoothie enough natural sugars to make it very tasty and satisfying. Make sure at least 2 or 3 of the vegetables are leafy greens - this is a food category that is missing in most of our diets but is greatly needed. So far I have seen improvement in my:
- digestion
- acid reflux
- insomnia
- frequency of urination at night
- Condition of my hair
I have noticed that my appetite is better and my sugar cravings have decreased. I have not written down any of my favorite drinks - I suppose I should. I do include 1 banana, and either blue berries or huckleberries in each drink. I also like celery in each drink. Here is an example of a typical drink:
- 2 cups of purified water
- 1 stalk of celery
- 1 banana
- Quarter cup of huckleberries
- 3 Radishes
- 3 leaves of Red Leaf Lettuce
- 3 leaves of Kale
Blend until smooth and enjoy!
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This just in: fruits and vegetables are GOOD for you. - Blending up fruits and making lots of salads like Montel told me to, and speed-walking around an imaginary track. All of this should make for riveting conversation on my date tomorrow, obviously. What have you been doing lately?
Here’s to your health!
Dotty - Aspiring Blending Expert
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May 2nd, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Is the purified water the recipe calls for a r.o. H2O, meaning has the water gone through a process of reverse osmosis so that the fluoride and chlorine has been removed? Also are you on this ‘raw’ diet due to a health condition or just because you wanted to try something different? Curious, my fod journals I kept for four years alerted me to an ovarian cyst, how to chnage my diet and why and then recording what worked. I love your recipe for the smoothie !
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Miss Erica Hidvegi, the Enlightenment_Advisor, B.A. Psych/M.A. Transpersonal Studies- Cnslng/Author, Artist, Photographer,
Entrepreneur & Freelance extraordinaire
May 3rd, 2008 at 6:48 am
Hi Erica,
The actual recipe just calls for water. I personally choose to use purified water - why add chemicals when it can be avoided. I personally use the Wellness Water by Mannatech. Any water filtration is better than no water filtration. I am using the raw diet because I want improved general health. I do not want to have health problems in the future so I am proactive when and where I can be.
Nice to meet you.
May 15th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
there is an easier way to eat raw veggies and fruit. Check out http://www.allabouthealth.mysynergy.net
May 15th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Hi Renee
The point of blending REAL vegetables is to get the nutrition benefit without any fillers, additives, or preservatives. Although buying a product is usually easier - I tend to go for nutritious taste. I will stick to the real deal.
Dotty