tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20882588.post3109396741710016308..comments2024-03-20T03:37:35.596-04:00Comments on not just about cancer: it's not easy be(com)ing greenlauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14533311678025418958noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20882588.post-52548057833039016042013-03-26T20:12:19.525-04:002013-03-26T20:12:19.525-04:00There are two things I love about the smoothie pos...There are two things I love about the smoothie post: The feeling that I am in this with so many people and all the great suggestions. Thank you!<br />And Kicking Cancer in the Kitchen bloggers: someone just sent me to you and I love your blog. So helpful and appealing.lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14533311678025418958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20882588.post-15312399701001557402013-03-26T10:44:22.911-04:002013-03-26T10:44:22.911-04:00Love reading about your smoothie adventures! :) We...Love reading about your smoothie adventures! :) We use Blendtec and Vitamix blenders, which are pricey but so worth it if you make a lot of smoothies (and so much more). They blend everything perfectly. Hate having kale bits in our smoothies! <br /><br />We love adding coconut oil (so many benefits) to help flavor and nourish. Also almonds/almond butter for protein and yumminess, banana to help sweeten, chia seeds (great healthy fats and protein!) and definitely some greens! But you're right - it has to taste good! We have a healthy but delish Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie from our book here: http://thekickingkitchen.com/go-minty-green-for-st-patricks-day/.Kicking Cancer in the Kitchenhttp://thekickingkitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20882588.post-49766393845588302532013-03-18T16:06:43.834-04:002013-03-18T16:06:43.834-04:00It's funny I'm reading this today as my hu...It's funny I'm reading this today as my hubby's company is now in the whey processing business and he's planning to bring home a supply of this whey protein product for us to try in some smoothies... So far I have been completely unsuccessful in incorporating smoothies into my diet. My daughter drinks them all the time though. And I don't do well with green smoothies... just sayin'. How are things going for you at this point with all the "small" changes?Nancy's Pointhttp://www.nancyspoint.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20882588.post-32738851696697322372013-03-15T11:30:14.524-04:002013-03-15T11:30:14.524-04:00My smoothies normally feature hemp protein powder ...My smoothies normally feature hemp protein powder (nutrient dense superfood and not too expensive), spirulina and/or moringa, berries, avocado, flax seed or flax oil and soy milk or homemade soy yoghurt. I sweeten with stevia and don't usually add fruit, as I have to eat pretty low-carb for breakfast. I also don't usually add greens besides the spirulina and/or moringa, but if I do, it's wild greens like nettle. Spinach and kale have their own good things (like octacosanol and betaine in spinach and those anticancer things in cruciferous veg), but still they don't compare to nettle.<br /><br />Kale I prefer to eat as raw kale chips seasoned with chipotle and nutritional yeast flakes. A super tasty way to eat tons of kale. A dehydrator works best, but you can make them in the oven (both raw and non-raw).Maija Haavistohttp://www.fiikus.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20882588.post-60304566221443885762013-03-13T22:31:32.383-04:002013-03-13T22:31:32.383-04:00Baby kale might be easier on your blender and not ...Baby kale might be easier on your blender and not quite so bitter. And this book has good recipes http://www.amazon.ca/New-Green-Smoothie-Diet-ebook/dp/B0078IPQ56/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363228241&sr=1-1.<br /><br />Now I feel the urge to drink lumpy green things. ;)Lenehttp://www.theseatedview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20882588.post-18610257775836451682013-03-13T06:15:37.171-04:002013-03-13T06:15:37.171-04:00I am not even going to write down where I've s...I am not even going to write down where I've seen something like that before....Karliennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20882588.post-32300836215286436032013-03-12T22:34:17.434-04:002013-03-12T22:34:17.434-04:00I've been using a hand-held immersion blender ...I've been using a hand-held immersion blender for my smoothies (usually fr berries, peanuts, ground flax, 2-3 large kale/collard leaves, and water or soy milk to thin). Works perfectly, and easy to clean up afterward, too.<br /><br />--SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20882588.post-41614726962007064272013-03-11T18:46:01.410-04:002013-03-11T18:46:01.410-04:00I have now made smoothies three days in a row, inc...I have now made smoothies three days in a row, increasing the kale each time. I actually had to buy more kale today because I RAN OUT. How odd.<br />I start with water, add kale and do as Eco Mom says and make it into a chutney-like paste. Then I add the fruit and a little more water. Worked beautifully today, except that the smoothie was the most disgusting colour.lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14533311678025418958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20882588.post-40836703602475461232013-03-11T15:56:30.950-04:002013-03-11T15:56:30.950-04:00Your post has me wondering whether I should buy a ...Your post has me wondering whether I should buy a blender. Mentioning the idea to my husband - he has started laughing. But I'm always going on about kale chips. Maybe it's time for kale smoothies . . . Catherinehttp://www.facingcancer.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20882588.post-128548423581138472013-03-11T15:17:11.109-04:002013-03-11T15:17:11.109-04:00I use my magic bullet BLENDER for my smoothies. LO...I use my magic bullet BLENDER for my smoothies. LOVE it. Think they've come down in price a lot, too. debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10191591754450607544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20882588.post-24070592242879063702013-03-11T09:59:30.318-04:002013-03-11T09:59:30.318-04:00I really like swiss chard in smoothies, though we ...I really like swiss chard in smoothies, though we normally just use spinach because it's just easier to buy a big container of baby spinach. We use a lot of frozen blueberries and raspberries in our smoothies, because we almost always have them. I also don't use recipes. I just plop stuff in. ;) <br /><br />I'm no help with protein I'm afraid. sassymonkeyhttp://sassymonkey.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20882588.post-56947583191486657372013-03-11T00:29:40.998-04:002013-03-11T00:29:40.998-04:00LOL that part about leaving out the kale was reall...LOL that part about leaving out the kale was really funny! Reminded me of M once asking for vegetable soup without any vegetables in it! btw, I've found that it helps to chop up the leaves before blending them, and use only some of the water at first along with the fruit, to make a chutney-ish paste, and then top up with the rest of the liquid for another quick blend. Here's one of my favorite smoothie recipes: one (over)ripe banana, plus a handful of fresh young spinach - whizz it all together and thats it! :)Eco Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00864202120364878998noreply@blogger.com