Blending vegetables is an efficient and positive way to detox, strengthen and rebuild your body and immune system. Food is fuel. The benefits of blending over juicing are that you are getting the fiber which will act as a broom to your stomach, intestines and colon. The enzymes in fresh, organic vegetables promote digestion and proper assimilation of nutrients.
“Green Smoothie Girl” did a study with 175 people drinking green smoothies daily. The recommendation was a quart per day, but even those who did not consume that amount received amazing benefits. The results were as follows:
*50% experienced weight loss
*50% experienced improvement in skin tone
*54% experienced an improvement in mood
*65% experienced fewer cravings for sweets
*80% experienced improved digestion
*85% experienced more energy
Invest in a good blender and it will only take minutes to make your smoothies. You can buy packaged organic baby greens, in many combinations. Rinse for a few minutes in cold water or soak with a tablespoon of vinegar. Rinse and blend with a bit of onion, garlic and Braggs Liquid Aminos for more flavor. Quick, simple and nutritious. When making my own blends, I prefer to separate my fruits and vegetables for better digestion. If you prefer a sweetness, you can use carrots and half an apple.
Pear Apple Cocktail ~ 2 apples, 2 firm pears, 1/4 lemon ~ blend together with distilled water or ice. If you would like, add a small amount of fresh ginger and blend. If entertaining, you can garnish with edible flowers. The beauty of smoothies is that you can be creative and add what you love!
If you want to start adding nutritional greens to your diet and don’t feel like you have the time, my recommendation is Nutragen Pure Greens because of the Theraputic Level of Nutrition. It’s delicious and a storehouse of clean, non-gmo, organically grown (in America) fruits and vegetables. Buy it here ~ Nutragen.com
