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  • mtsoccer4 Apr 14, 2012 @ 1:35 am | delete
    Very nice, comprehensive lens. I have a green shake every day (and have for the last two years) for breakfast and have noticed a huge difference in energy and immunity. I took time to work greens in, starting with just a little bit of wheatgrass powder. This is a great resource for anyone getting started.
  • CharleneDavies Apr 13, 2012 @ 1:22 pm | delete
    Nice lens. Will add this recipe to my healthy eating regime!
  • kindoak Apr 2, 2012 @ 10:45 am | delete
    Excellent. Just one a day though. Fruit is also sugar rich :)
  • MelonyVaughan Apr 1, 2012 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    I love the recipes you have posted here and cannot wait to try them!
  • tyrosine Apr 1, 2012 @ 10:43 am | delete
    cool! Gonna try it out someday soon when I have the time :) thanks!
  • susansweaters Mar 31, 2012 @ 11:25 pm | delete
    Admittedly I have not tried your smoothies yet. I am thinking of trying them. However, I have not liked other peoples smoothies either. I like fruits and vegetables, I'm just having trouble with the whole 'smoothie' idea. Why are they so creepy to swallow? I would like to do more for my health.
  • themoneymakingguide Mar 29, 2012 @ 3:23 pm | delete
    Great article i will try this stuff someday.
  • beliza Mar 28, 2012 @ 10:22 am | delete
    Yum!
  • codren Mar 27, 2012 @ 9:52 am | delete
    LIKED. you convinced me, need to get me some green smoothies now!
  • IYenForZen Mar 21, 2012 @ 3:33 pm | delete
    Wow! Sounds uber healthy! Have you ever tried an avacado smoothie? They are delicious too!
  • OrganicSkin Apr 1, 2012 @ 12:04 am | delete
    Yes I do put avocado in my smoothies from time to time, especially when i add cacao to a smoothie, as it needs some fat with it to make it taste more chocolatey.
  • J-Ellen Mar 20, 2012 @ 7:52 pm | delete
    Chocolate mint smoothie looks delicious. Gotta give it a try. Great lens.
  • crelding Mar 19, 2012 @ 10:15 am | delete
    Great lens! I'm going to post up some of these creepies on Health Forum. I know lots of people will love them! Thanks :)
  • juliavm Mar 18, 2012 @ 10:04 pm | delete
    I've written my comment above. Great lens!!
  • WiscBear Mar 18, 2012 @ 7:23 pm | delete
    Very well done. Lots of excellent information.
  • John_Michael Mar 18, 2012 @ 4:14 pm | delete
    great work and very informative!
  • jwcooney Mar 18, 2012 @ 1:31 pm | delete
    Really great lens, thanks for sharing the smoothie recipes and nutrition info!
  • DebMartin Mar 18, 2012 @ 1:04 pm | delete
    I love smoothies. Thanks for some new tips and recipes. Tons of good info. d
  • BunnyFabulous Mar 18, 2012 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    I love making green smoothies; this has loads of great nutritional info on them. Thanks for the recipes too. I like finding new ways to combine fruit and greens.
  • bluefire1020 Mar 18, 2012 @ 12:26 pm | delete
    My husband makes green smoothie for breakfast or snack. Very healthy! =) You've got more recipe here, thank you!
  • SofiaGarvey Mar 18, 2012 @ 12:23 pm | delete
    Love your lens! Will be coming back and trying all the recipes!
  • MysticTurtle Mar 18, 2012 @ 11:05 am | delete
    Fantastic information! The recipes sound delicious...can't wait to try some.
  • aiclogcabins Mar 18, 2012 @ 4:55 am | delete
    Fantastic lens, love all the recipes, I can't wait to try some of them
  • Northbright Mar 18, 2012 @ 3:21 am | delete
    A truly excellent lens on green smoothies. Love this very much!
  • queenofduvetcovers Mar 17, 2012 @ 8:43 pm | delete
    I love making smoothies, thanks for sharing! =)
  • JZinoBodyArt Mar 17, 2012 @ 6:27 pm | delete
    I'm definitely bookmarking this lens, there's a ton of great information here!
  • CherylK Mar 17, 2012 @ 4:34 pm | delete
    A terrific lens with some great looking recipes. I'm bookmarking it and I'm Squid Liking it, too!
  • 23squidoo Mar 17, 2012 @ 3:54 pm | delete
    My husband has started drinking these "green" smoothies, but I haven't liked his "creations." The recipes here look much better and I'll be getting him to try them soon! Angel Blessings!
  • raphaelo Mar 17, 2012 @ 3:49 pm | delete
    Happy St. Patrick's Day .. dear lady :)
  • ultimapalabra Mar 17, 2012 @ 3:17 pm | delete
    I will make some of them, especially the mint-chocolate sounds great!
  • Demaw Mar 17, 2012 @ 2:00 pm | delete
    I agree with you about variety and respecting the seasons with your food. Very informative.
  • globedancer Mar 17, 2012 @ 12:28 pm | delete
    That looks so much better than green beer! (-:
  • BlueTrane Mar 17, 2012 @ 12:07 pm | delete
    Not sure which one to start with! Very intriguing recipes.
  • LadyelenaUK Mar 17, 2012 @ 11:56 am | delete
    Very healthy. Happy St Patricks day.
  • puppyprints Mar 17, 2012 @ 10:57 am | delete
    I love fruit smooties and never thought about veggies in a smoothie - I may have to give it a try
  • jsr54 Mar 17, 2012 @ 10:02 am | delete
    Can't wait to try some of your recipes with our garden fresh kale!
  • earthybirthymama Mar 17, 2012 @ 9:25 am | delete
    I love green smoothies! What a great Lense. Many Blessings

    Cheers
    Grace
  • livinglargeandhappy Mar 17, 2012 @ 9:09 am | delete
    Ok-I guess I'll try a green smoothie-I make a smoothie every morning, but never did the "green thing", but some of these recipes seem too yummy to resist.
  • GregCunningham Mar 17, 2012 @ 9:00 am | delete
    Wow, this must have taken a long time to put together. Nice job.
  • Rob3 Mar 17, 2012 @ 8:08 am | delete
    What a fabulous lens! Happy St.Patrick's Day from the Emerald Isle!
  • Squidoo_Chick Mar 17, 2012 @ 8:00 am | delete
    Happy Paddy's Day
  • GabrielaFargasch Mar 17, 2012 @ 7:28 am | delete
    Wow! Great green smoothies! Happy 'green' day! :)
  • helpmeetingneeds Mar 17, 2012 @ 7:25 am | delete
    I love what I saw, thanks for sharing.
  • MarionElodie Mar 17, 2012 @ 5:24 am | delete
    This is the perfect lens! Thank you so much for all this info and the recipes.
  • flinnie Mar 17, 2012 @ 4:38 am | delete
    Hi thanks for all the info and tips,great lens.
  • SuperPunca Mar 17, 2012 @ 3:57 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing. Yammi
  • elyria Mar 17, 2012 @ 1:27 am | delete
    So deliciously healthy!
  • HarrietC Mar 17, 2012 @ 1:06 am | delete
    wow, this is like a treasure trove of smoothie recipes...I'll be trying the Creamy Pear Concoction, bet it'll be good - and, do you mind if I copy your recipes? I'll print them and add to my collection of healthy recipes I found on the net. ^_^. Thanks for the lens.
  • indirablu Mar 17, 2012 @ 12:27 am | delete
    i love this lens. thanks for sharing.
  • nightbear Mar 17, 2012 @ 12:18 am | delete
    Truly remarkable page. so much information and such great recipes. Well done! blessed.
  • intermarks Mar 16, 2012 @ 11:25 pm | delete
    I have copied down all the recipes in this lens and I am gonna to make and try all of them. Thanks!
  • bbires Mar 16, 2012 @ 10:54 pm | delete
    Delightful lens, thank you for sharing.
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Mar 16, 2012 @ 10:18 pm | delete
    Can't wait to try these recipes. They all sound great. Thank you!
  • Terrie_Schultz Mar 16, 2012 @ 8:49 pm | delete
    Definitely going to try some of these. I don't like bananas, but I make smoothies with beets and various types of fruits like blueberries and watermelon. They are red, not green, but still have lots of nutrients.
  • Poetryman Mar 16, 2012 @ 8:47 pm | delete
    cool lens, thanks for the healthy tips!
  • awelldressedbullet Mar 16, 2012 @ 8:44 pm | delete
    What a ton of great info! Some of these combinations look really interesting!
  • SRitchieable Mar 11, 2012 @ 6:47 pm | delete
    Great lens! I just featured it on mine (http://www.squidoo.com/saint-patrick-day-party) under "Green Drinks." Thanks for sharing!
  • Gabriela Mar 4, 2012 @ 4:15 pm | delete
    I am allergic to many fruits. Incl. bananas, pears, apple and peaches. What can I do to make my smoothies have a creamy texture if I cannot add any of these.
    Any suggestions, please?
    Thanks a million!
    Gabriela
  • OrganicSkin Mar 4, 2012 @ 9:26 pm | delete
    Hi Gabriela, sorry to hear about the fruit allegies, that must be frustrating. There are ways of making a green smoothie creamier such as using nut milks instead of water, or ading some nuts or nut butter to the smoothie. Hemp seeds are a fabululous addition to green smoothies. They break down easily, tasta delicious and not as heavy as nuts can be. They also have an ideal ratio of omega 6:3 oils unlike maost other nuts and seeds which are way higher in omega 6. Using chia seeds (even beter for omega 3) will add thickness to a smoothie but not creaminess. If you freeze fruit you can eat and blend the frozen ingredients, as this can add a creamier element. Green smoothies are known as a raw, plant based drinks, however if you are not opposed to animal products you could use a raw egg. Good luck!
  • Chon Mar 2, 2012 @ 2:40 pm | delete
    What a wealth of information!!! Well done!
  • Miran74 Feb 28, 2012 @ 2:32 am | delete
    Kristine, this was a very interesting reading. Great lens! I also traveled through eating "everything", to a raw vegan enthousiast. I just love drinking juices. Raw just makes jour body move, if i dont, i have a feeling i am missing something...
  • beatmakerpro Feb 25, 2012 @ 8:55 am | delete
    OMG these sound great. I went into a health store once and they where making these green smoothies can't remember exactly what was in them though. They looked horrible but one sip of this smoothie and I couldn't believe how nice it was.

    Going to give some of these recipes a go. My wife and I are currently on the diet solution program and we are losing weight pretty fast and because it's fun we're always looking for healthy ideas so thanks for your recipes and great lens.
  • greenlungsofpoland Feb 23, 2012 @ 4:21 am | delete
    Some really nice recipes going to check these out I love smoothies and making them even healthier is great
  • mihgasper Feb 15, 2012 @ 4:36 pm | delete
    Smoothies are cool, green smoothies are even cooler!
  • SynchronicityHouse Feb 3, 2012 @ 6:42 pm | delete
    Green Smoothies are my favourite meals in a glass - and I'm healthier since adding these into my diet. Wonderful Lens and I love your recipes - thanks for sharing.
  • tvyps Feb 2, 2012 @ 10:30 pm | delete
    Great stuff! I just bought a Vitamix and I love it! Blessed!
  • JaguarJulie Jan 31, 2012 @ 4:28 pm | delete
    Gosh, I just had a taste of a smoothie today ... with passionfruit. Green looks tasty!
  • Dyana Jan 31, 2012 @ 8:53 am | delete
    I have scanned the internet for info and answers to my questions. THIS ARTICLE is above and beyond AMAZING!! THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! The raw foods diet is suppose to be simplistic, however, so many make it so difficult. Thank you for answering my question about fats...Dr. Grahm has me all confused on all of that, especially since I feel, personally, that some fats are important to the body and I do not believe, PERSONALLY, that all fats are created equal. THANKS AGAIN!
  • cffutah Jan 20, 2012 @ 10:42 am | delete
    just had a green smoothie this morning, my wife likes to put kale, spinach, almond milk, oranges in it, tastes great and good start.
  • Rusty-Quill Dec 12, 2011 @ 10:26 am | delete
    Kristine, that's the most comprehensive green smoothie guide I've read since the Green Smoothie Revolution. :) And a great tip about adding vanilla extract to cut down on the "greenness" I'll have to give that a try some of those greens can get a bit overpowering. We started drinking green smoothies awhile ago and my daughter dubbed them 'the smoothie you can chew' (I think we need a better blender...) Here was our first green smoothie recipe: http://naturalhealthgoodies.com/18/the-smoothie-you-can-chew-our-first-green-smoothie-recipe
  • kerryhrabstock Dec 4, 2011 @ 5:44 pm | delete
    I get it, but I still have trouble with the color.
  • RawBill Nov 16, 2011 @ 2:12 pm | delete
    I visited this page more than 3 years ago but it is great to come across it once more a the information on green smoothies and the recipes are amazing. Green smoothies have been a part of my daily routine for a few years now and I just cannot get enough of them. I grow my own greens mostly and also use a lot of wild edible weeds that grow naturally around my property. I am glad to find this page again so that now as a Squid Angel I can give it a blessing. Awesome stuff. :-)
  • Jenny Nov 11, 2011 @ 11:13 pm | delete
    Green vegetable are very good for health.These green smoothies are really delicious. Thanks for sharing.
    -http://www.sinucleanse.com/product/squeeze.htm
  • SwedishRetroBaby Nov 11, 2011 @ 10:18 pm | delete
    Your recipes looks yummy I have to try some! I recently started to include green smoothies and juices to my diet. Now I have so much more energy. Thanks for further inspiring me to feed my body right
  • earthybirthymama Oct 25, 2011 @ 10:23 am | delete
    Great lense, I really appreciate my Vitamix, green smoothies are wonderful.
  • katemiya Sep 25, 2011 @ 3:54 am | delete
    Great lens! The recipes are making me reconsider the idea of green smoothies tasting like...well, greens.
  • stephanieelizabeth Sep 24, 2011 @ 9:19 pm | delete
    It doesn't look great, but I bet it tastes delicious!
  • BlackBoxCosmetics Sep 24, 2011 @ 7:35 am | delete
    My favorite green smoothie includes mixed berries, chia seeds, a little yogurt, spinach, and dark cherries and blended together in my Vitamix. The cherries seem to cancel out the spinach flavor so even my 1 year old will gobble it down!
  • dakeas Aug 26, 2011 @ 11:57 pm | delete
    great lens. Thank you
  • MonikaWeise Aug 23, 2011 @ 5:18 pm | delete
    Mmmmm, great recipes, delicious way to get some veggies. Great lens!
  • bloomingrose Jul 20, 2011 @ 2:07 am | delete
    I definitely am trying these, I have emailed it to myself. I think it is hard to get those necessary greens, this will make it much easier.
  • herculeafitness Jul 8, 2011 @ 10:54 pm | delete
    Wow. What an exciting lens. I have been looking for some new green smotthie recipes. Can't wait to try some of these. Thanks for all of the hard work putting this information together.
  • kelly_banthorpe Jun 26, 2011 @ 1:47 pm | delete
    Great lens and lovely recipes!
  • Auntiekatkat Jun 26, 2011 @ 10:54 am | delete
    Healthy food, great lens
  • kgusmano Jun 13, 2011 @ 9:06 am | delete
    What a great lens! Lot's of really good info. I've been adding Aloe Vera to my green smoothies- it's loaded with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, and the juice is available just about everywhere now. Here's a site with some Aloe smoothie recipes and information about some of the plant's surprising health benefits for anyone interested: www.aloeplant.info
    Enjoy!
  • AppleCiderVinegarWeightLoss Jun 2, 2011 @ 9:03 am | delete
    Great recipes, can't wait to try some.
  • Gio May 26, 2011 @ 3:13 pm | delete
    Great lens about greensmoothies. Thanks for sharing!

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  • cindy May 16, 2011 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    I was told about this site by a guy working in produce at our local Sweet Bay. After I read it, I went into the kitchen and made myself a smoothie. That was over a month ago. Since then I have read The China Study and Green for Life. I cannot find words to describe how good I feel, how much energy I have-this may have saved my life. Thanks for your efforts......
  • DaveHiggsVis May 15, 2011 @ 10:47 pm | delete
    What an amazing lens! I was going to make a green smoothie lens, but now I have to figure out how to make one that wouldn't immediately made irrelevant by your masterpiece. Thanks for the challenge!
  • IvoryPearl May 12, 2011 @ 4:47 pm | delete
    mmm...they all look good!
  • RawOne May 4, 2011 @ 10:15 pm | delete
    Green smoothies are the best way to start the day! Thank you for this very informative lens.
    Come check out my Superfood Strawberry Smoothie at...

    http://www.rawdietfood.net
  • TonyGaylord Apr 25, 2011 @ 2:29 am | delete
    Great lens! thanks for the smoothie recipes I love them!

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  • tgnyc00 Apr 24, 2011 @ 10:39 am | delete
    thanks for a great lens! you deserve a squidlike!

    Dont forget to check mine out...

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  • Susan Apr 10, 2011 @ 9:29 pm | delete
    Great Lens. I'm wondering when you indicate the smoothies should be 40% veggies - is that by weight? Volume? Just not sure how much veggies to put in. I'm sure the immediate answer is as much as I can drink and still like the taste, but still curious how to estimate my % of veggies in the smoothie. Thanks for your response!
  • Green_Apple Apr 10, 2011 @ 12:59 pm | delete
    great deal inforamtion
  • OrganicMom247 Apr 4, 2011 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    Some very important information here and tasty too.
  • ScalpItchTips Apr 2, 2011 @ 6:54 pm | delete
    Very infomrative
  • DaveStone13 Apr 1, 2011 @ 2:47 pm | delete
    Loved it. Great lens.
  • tssfacts Apr 1, 2011 @ 1:03 pm | delete
    I juice my veggies all the time. I have never used a blender to do this. It makes sense that if one is making a smoothie that it would be in a blender and not a juicer. Blessed by a SquidAngel.
  • mojens88 Mar 26, 2011 @ 5:10 pm | delete
    Wow! Great lens that I will come back to and read again and I will try out some of your smoothies. I have just finished reading the China Study, it's a must read book for all. It may actually save your life!

    Be yourself and be happy,
    Happy Natural Life,
    Kristin
  • COUNTRYLUTHIER Mar 22, 2011 @ 12:04 am | delete
    Great lens. Can't wait to try some of them.
  • joseph7384 Mar 19, 2011 @ 6:17 pm | delete
    I just love smoothies, they are great after a workout.

    Joseph
  • annmackiemiller Mar 9, 2011 @ 10:24 am | delete
    nice use of photos here, I've used this for my Mardi Gras Quest - something green
    - have some Mardi Gras beads .
  • ajgodinho Feb 28, 2011 @ 10:28 pm | delete
    Amazing lens on green smoothies ~ I love smoothies and it's a great way to get our daily intake of fruits and vegetables...well done! :)
  • RaoulB Feb 28, 2011 @ 2:04 am | delete
    Great Lens, I am looking for a green drink/smoothie I can drink for a 7 day detox diet, I plan to eat only fruit and veg for 7 days, any suggestions please.
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Feb 22, 2011 @ 6:52 am | delete
    OK, I have to try the medium chain delight. Coconut kills what ails me.

    Oh, and angel belssed
  • NaturalRaw Feb 4, 2011 @ 7:43 am | delete
    I think you've covered all bases with this lens and if not, the books that you've listed are great resources. Because, most people don't realize what comes under the list of "greens," making a list would be very helpful. Who knew you can blend up those beet greens instead of discarding them??!!!

    I believe everyone should get the book, The China Study, above all else, at least to start! The public has no clue what dairy and animal products do to promote illness and disease.

    Glad you included the explanation of combining fats with fruits in the smoothies. Even though I've always mixed them, there was always that concern.

    Kudos to such a wonderful and helpful lens hoping it will inspire those to take a leap and enjoy green smoothies, while enjoying fantastic health! I've always said, one green smoothie and day keeps the man in the white coat away! And for those of you who don't think they can "stomach" the taste of these recipes --- you will be pleasantly surprised!!
  • GoldenChile Feb 2, 2011 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    I love this lens. it did a lot of useful debunking.
  • CarolSue Jan 30, 2011 @ 1:36 pm | delete
    very interesting, I will have to try some! Hope you will stop by and visit my lens on skin care and skin care recipes
  • HSSchulte Jan 25, 2011 @ 3:08 pm | delete
    Wonderful green smoothie lens. This should be number one of healthy living! ~ Blessed
  • OrganicSkin Jan 25, 2011 @ 8:00 pm | delete
    Wow! Thank you so much. You have made my day :)
  • rr_flint Jan 24, 2011 @ 1:11 pm | delete
    I have a blender and really need to get back to making smoothies.
  • lasertek Jan 17, 2011 @ 5:08 am | delete
    I've never really tried mixing & matching ingredients in my smoothie. But it would be nice to try the ones you have shared.
  • jackiebolen Jan 16, 2011 @ 5:48 pm | delete
    Mmmm...sounds so delicious and healthy!
  • scalablesocial Jan 14, 2011 @ 6:56 pm | delete
    Yum! I just started drinking green smoothies two weeks ago and I can really feel the difference! My favorite is Dr. Oz's with cucumber,parsley,kale,apple,lemon juice, ginger,celery. I like a little green pepper in there, too. Tastes....Green! I'd like to try some of your recipes though. Which is your absolute favorite?
  • OrganicSkin Jan 16, 2011 @ 3:08 am | delete
    My faves are 'mint madness' and the 'sexiest green smoothie ever'. Have you tried making your own? The energy form a freshly made smoothie will always surpass that of a bought one. Thanks for the feedback and I am thrilled green smoothies are doing it for you!! Cheers Kristine
  • scalablesocial Jan 23, 2011 @ 1:48 pm | delete
    Cool! I'll have to try those. Yeah, for about 3 weeks I have been making the recipe Dr. Oz recommended. I tried adding avocado in there and that's nice, too. I definitely notice the difference in how I feel. Thanks for a great lens.
  • AdrianaCopaceanu Jan 14, 2011 @ 2:11 pm | delete
    Very well done lens, with some interesting smoothie combinations. Blessed!
  • passionatehouseremodeler Jan 13, 2011 @ 11:35 pm | delete
    Very thorough, well done lens. I just saw on the new show "Off the Map" the same info abour coconut water and blood plasma! Never knew this before, and wondered if they just made ift up for the show. Coincidental and interesting to see that it's true! I am all about eaing healthy!
  • Craftybegonia Jan 11, 2011 @ 4:59 pm | delete
    Very interesting, thanks for sharing!
  • annmackiemiller Jan 7, 2011 @ 10:19 am | delete
    this is amazing - I'll be back
  • Emily Jan 5, 2011 @ 2:34 am | delete
    I am so excited to try these! However, I do not have a blender and my limited funds are preventing me from buying one at the moment, so would it be possible to make a very large batch of smoothies and freeze for later use?

    Thanks for sharing all of this. Your page has some many awesome looking recipes!
  • OrganicSkin Jan 7, 2011 @ 9:36 pm | delete
    Hi Emily,
    I have never frozen and thawed out a smoothie but I reckon it wouldn't be that great. You will also lose some nutrients from the freezing process I imagine. You can buy pretty cheap blenders. I know in Australia you can buy them for under $100 and they are still pretty good for daily use. Smoothies just don't work in any other machine. I have tried in friends food processors and with stick mixes when traveling and its horrible! Good luck finding a cheap blender it will be worth it to make them fresh every day.
  • loretta Jan 14, 2011 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    Emily,
    I am a newbie to green smoothies. Just finished my first week of them and love the drink and the way I am feeling. I have been using my standard blender to make them. I blend kale, romaine, an apple, a banana, some strawberries, parsley, blueberries with filtered water, lemon juice an a bit of oj for sweetness and my blender is handling this just fine. Until it breaks down, I will continue to use it. My smoothies are creamy and delicious. I just let it blend while i pack my lunch for work. My blender is not smoking or burning up either. Just to let you know. I have a Hamilton Beach Wave Action Smoothie Dispenser Blender. It does the job.
    Loretta
  • AtHomeSource Dec 30, 2010 @ 5:06 pm | delete
    I just read about green smoothies in First magazine. tried my first one today, it's good!
    Have you tried adding coconut oil?
    Thanks for all the awesome recipes!
  • OrganicSkin Jan 5, 2011 @ 2:54 am | delete
    Yes I sometimes add coconut oil. I like it but my hubby doesn't and I tend to make enough for two in one go.
  • Diane Haller ddhaller@roadrunner.com Dec 25, 2010 @ 8:19 pm | delete
    Where do you go to get the best greens. I live in Van Wert,Oh. were almost directly between Lima,OH and Ft. Wayne,IN None of our store in town seem to have really good produce
  • OrganicSkin Dec 28, 2010 @ 5:51 am | delete
    Hi Diane, I am in Australia so where I get my greens won't be particularly helpful to you. However, I get my greens ideally from my garden and my Mum's garden, from the weekly veggie box co-op I am in, from farmers markets and as a last resort from the supermarket where I will make sure they are thoroughly rinsed with a splash of apple cider vinegar to aid removal of any pesticide residues.
  • jjooo Dec 23, 2010 @ 2:59 am | delete
    Very interesting lens, Thanks for adding variates of recipes. i will definitely try one recipe form this. Thanks for sharing useful knowledge.
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  • TWOnline2 Dec 8, 2010 @ 11:26 pm | delete
    i may try these recipes
  • CitiesChick Dec 8, 2010 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    Wow! Fantastic lens! I love smoothies, and now I will need to try green smoothies. I will be back to try out the recipes!
  • Msem Dec 1, 2010 @ 9:20 pm | delete
    Love this lens! Thanks for all the great work you are doing and sharing. For lots of free, factual green smoothie research check out www.greensmoothiesblog.com from Victoria Boutenko
  • OrganicSkin Dec 2, 2010 @ 1:42 am | delete
    Thanks Victoria, your support is much appreciated! Love your work too!
  • ZazzleEnchante Nov 30, 2010 @ 2:17 am | delete
    Great collection of smoothies, healthy & delicious! Loved reading the lens. Blessed by a SquidAngel.
  • TraceyE Nov 4, 2010 @ 11:27 pm | delete
    wow, great lens, and the template you've used really suits it. Makes me want to go and make a smoothie now!
  • kimmanleyort Oct 22, 2010 @ 2:19 pm | delete
    First of all, I love your module titles. They make the lens even more interesting. I have never tried a green smoothie - mental block, I know, even though I love greens. With all these fantastic looking recipes, I know I have no excuse not to. :)
  • bvanloo Oct 16, 2010 @ 11:19 am | delete
    Very nice lens!
    Gives me a lot of inspiration for my own green smoothies lens. I'm living in Belgium, so my lens is Dutch especially for the dutch speaking community.
    But, Dutch green smoothies tastes also very good!
    Thanks a lot, Kristine
  • OrganicSkin Oct 16, 2010 @ 11:10 pm | delete
    Hey very cool, funny thing is I am half Dutch on my Mum's side! Can't speak or read Dutch though but I know someone to pass it on to. Thanks :)
  • LotusMalas Oct 8, 2010 @ 6:44 pm | delete
    All of these look delicious! Thank you!
  • CelebStyle Sep 30, 2010 @ 8:05 pm | delete
    Yum....smoothies..my fav! thanks for sharing this great info
  • Grumpy-Fett Sep 28, 2010 @ 9:35 am | delete
    Fabulous lens. Very thourough
  • ClinicallySignificantProductions Sep 19, 2010 @ 11:16 pm | delete
    Awesome lens! I cannot wait to try some of these recipes. I have a son that I cannot PAY to eat vegetables so I'm hoping these recipes help. Thanks for a great lens and all the hard work!
  • callinsky Sep 16, 2010 @ 6:38 pm | delete
    OMG. What a fabulous article. This is wonderful. We got a juicer not long ago. We love using it.

    Lensrolling to both of the Gerson articles.

    Very, very cool. Thank you very much!
  • Squidster Sep 13, 2010 @ 3:34 pm | delete
    I love smoothies but have never tried adding greens to them. This lens is a fantastic resource that I shall refer to often as I try to find an agreeable mix. Thanks for all the hard work you put in!
  • LeanneChesser Sep 10, 2010 @ 7:16 pm | delete
    What a fantastic lens about green smoothies! I'll be coming back here often! I love the sound of the Cancer Crusher and it'll be the first one I try. I do put greens into my smoothies . . . but I need to change things up a bit with some new recipes!
  • WhiteOak50 Sep 10, 2010 @ 6:58 pm | delete
    Great lens for Smoothies, very well done!
  • debstuff Sep 9, 2010 @ 9:55 am | delete
    Hi Kristine, thanks so much for this awesome lens! You've created, gathered and presented some great information. I can't wait to try some of these yummy looking smoothies!
  • toriphile81 Aug 22, 2010 @ 2:23 pm | delete
    Fantastic!! I do a lot of Superfoods smoothies ala David Wolfe, but I would love to mix it up a bit. Love the Chocolate Mint idea!! Great lense, will have to try all of these :)
  • hopefulvalley Aug 14, 2010 @ 9:10 am | delete
    Thank you for the recipes and the info about green smoothies. I've been reading about them for awhile now on various websites, but this is my first visit to squidoo, wasn't sure what it was about...really loved your article. I also just had my first green smoothie this morning as I was reading your page...watermelon, apple and kale. Not bad for a first one, I just used what I had :) I love the idea of them and want to incorporate more green smoothies in my regular diet!
  • Katherine Aug 1, 2010 @ 1:50 pm | delete
    This all started for me a few days ago. A friend sent a link to a youtube raw foods video, then my exhusband shared he's been drinking green smoothies for two months and lost 20 lbs and his eye sight has fantastically improved. I started yesterday eating raw, this morning I whipped up some beet, carrot, apple, tomato, pineapple and green beans with some water in my Vitamix and let me say this...my bowels are already improved after ONE day! I can't wait to see the results after a two week period and then some ...
  • ItsYourLife Jul 29, 2010 @ 10:18 am | delete
    Great Lens, if you would like to get your lens higher on Google Ranking and a higher Rank on Squidoo, please feel free to join my Health Forum and add links to your Lens in the signature. Health and Fitness Forum
  • Laurena Jul 11, 2010 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    These are great ideas but so many of the green smoothie recipes feature bananas. Maybe post some more that don't rely on bananas?
  • OrganicSkin Jul 12, 2010 @ 9:10 am | delete
    Hi Laurena, you are right the majority of my smoothie recipes are banana based. There are 7 out of the 18 that are bananas-less however. I have been working on recipes that are banana-free more recently and will work on more! Thanks for the feedback.

    Cheers Kristine
  • hopefulvalley Aug 14, 2010 @ 9:13 am | delete
    I have been trying to have more fruit smoothies in the mornings for breakfast the last few months, although today was my first green smoothie. I think a lot of them use bananas because bananas make the consistency more, well, smooth. Not using bananas makes everything more liquid and a bit coarse, which takes some getting used to, although I find the non-banana smoothies a bit more refreshing. I plan to experiment a lot using what I have and what I know I like.
  • Florence Renault Jul 3, 2010 @ 4:40 pm | delete
    Just getting started and can't believe the difference - aches are gone! Glad to get the tip about vanilla and also to learn about chia. Wondering if anyone has tried adding mesquite pods/beans to smoothies? I live in the desert with 3 trees that give off buckets of pods. I'd love to put them to use in an easy way - I can see tossing them into my Blendtec rather than the trash. Thanks for all the recipes and information : )
  • OrganicSkin Jul 4, 2010 @ 2:24 am | delete
    Great news Florence! Re mesquite pods, I don't know how to create the powder from the pods however I have certainly used mesquite powder as a superfood powder in my smoothies from time to time. This is what Loving Earth (www.lovingearth.com.au) has to say about Mesquite:
    Mesquite meal is a traditional Native American food produced by gathering ripened seed-pods from the mesquite tree and grinding them into a fine powder. Used as a staple food for centuries by desert dwellers, this high protein meal contains good quantities of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and zinc, and is rich in the amino acid lysine as well. It has a sweet, rich, molasses-like flavor with a hint of caramel which blends well into smoothies or other drinks, especially those made with cacao and maca.
    Researchers report that mesquite is highly effective in balancing blood sugar. The natural sweetness in the pods comes from fructose. Fructose doesn't require insulin to be metabolised -- making it safe for diabetics. The high rate of dietary fibre, pods are 25% fibre, causes the nutrients in mesquite to be absorbed slowly preventing the spikes and valleys in blood sugar. With a low glycemic index of 25, mesquite requires a longer time to digest then many grains. The digestive time for mesquite is to 4 to 6 hours unlike wheat that digests in 1 to 2 hours. These factors result in a food that maintains a constant blood sugar for a sustained time and as a result prevents hunger. Here is a food that supports the diabetic's diet and helps maintain a healthy insulin system in those not affected with blood sugar problem.
  • tcinvestor Jun 27, 2010 @ 12:59 pm | delete
    MMMmm. Excellent recipes. Thanks. Lens rolled to my Superfoods lens.
  • snazzy Jun 25, 2010 @ 6:33 am | delete
    Fantastic lens, thank you! Love the recipes. I am a green smoothie wannabe - I keep buying lovely greens then can't face the idea of drinking it. Even though I've had some yummy green smoothies. I'm another Aussie - have you found E3 live for sale in Australia?
  • OrganicSkin Jun 26, 2010 @ 3:16 am | delete
    Hi Snazzy, thanks for the feedback!
    For E3Live in Oz, contact Tim and Deb at www.e3livehealth.com.
    Cheers Kristine
  • Debbie Wood (E3Live Australia) Jul 11, 2010 @ 2:33 am | delete
    Hi Snazzy and Kristine, Yes LOVE yr Recipes and the E3Live ADDITIONS are amazing, and yes E3Live Fresh Frozen is back in full stock mode next week in Sydney - Head office. e3Debbie -
  • SynchronicityHouse May 30, 2010 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    Hi
    What a brilliant Lens you have made. I am a newbie to Squidoo and this one really caught my eye - green smoothies are my best food so thanks for the great recipes too.
  • NaturalHealthNut2009 May 19, 2010 @ 2:19 pm | delete
    GREAT LENS!!! I am a big fan of the green smoothie.
  • Smoothie_Maker May 9, 2010 @ 4:35 pm | delete
    Wow! Loads of great information here. I look forward to try out some of these.
  • MindMart Apr 10, 2010 @ 3:51 pm | delete
    Wow, what a great source of info on great smoothies. Luv it!
  • greensmoothie Apr 4, 2010 @ 11:10 pm | delete
    Hi - thanks for the info - I just wanted to say that the book you mentioned in 'What's the big deal about greens?' is Green for LIfe not Fit for Life. I also appreciate you mentioning Victoria Boutenko, as she is the person who researched Chimpanzees and discovered the importance of greens which led to the green smoothie. Her blog has amazing research on it http://www.greensmoothiesblog.com. I feel that by mentioning her, you have shown integrity. Peace.
  • OrganicSkin Apr 5, 2010 @ 12:28 am | delete
    Hi Greensmoothie, thank you so much for pointing out this very silly mistake of mine. It has been amended! Cheers kritsine
  • greensmoothie Apr 4, 2010 @ 11:10 pm | delete
    Hi - thanks for the info - I just wanted to say that the book you mentioned in 'What's the big deal about greens?' is Green for LIfe not Fit for Life. I also appreciate you mentioning Victoria Boutenko, as she is the person who researched Chimpanzees and discovered the importance of greens which led to the green smoothie. Her blog has amazing research on it http://www.greensmoothiesblog.com. I feel that by mentioning her, you have shown integrity. Peace.
  • jasmineann Feb 28, 2010 @ 1:48 pm | delete
    Lovely lens. I am looking forward to trying out many of these smoothie recipes :)Thank you for sharing.
  • jakealoo Feb 7, 2010 @ 1:06 am | delete
    This is just a beautiful lense. Definitely a nutritional powerhouse!
  • Nov 17, 2009 @ 8:16 am | delete
    Nice Lens. Very Good Info. 5**. Please Visit Health Articles Blog & Find All Health Articles on various Topics.
  • apleasingaroma Aug 17, 2009 @ 3:47 pm | delete
    Thanks for the vanilla tip. My fav greens are the kale, or a parsley with peaches. I add about a TBsp chia seeds to all of my smoothies (get them in my c hildren) and they don't gel too much. Of course, we aren't leaving the smoothie sitting around oxydizing anyways, but its never thickened up too much.
    Thanks for the lens. Right down my alley.
  • green_smoothie_junkie Aug 4, 2009 @ 2:18 am | delete
    A lens after my own heart. Thank you for the recipes.

    Check out GotGreensRevolution.com for more info and details about green smoothies.
  • babysigningstars May 19, 2009 @ 12:34 pm | delete
    This is an AWESOME lens! I have just recently gotten into green smoothies so I really appreciate all of the information and recipes you've provided here. I can't wait to try them all!

    Great job!
  • BestLife Apr 23, 2009 @ 12:26 pm | delete
    awesome Green Smoothie lens!! We are very much into the greens! Much love... Visit our Raw Superfoods info site: Elements for Life
  • sageforever Apr 21, 2009 @ 4:42 am | delete
    love the lens- Thanks for the new recipes. check out my site at http://www.nutritionmagnesium.com
  • OrganicSkin Mar 16, 2009 @ 3:18 am | in reply to Petee | delete
    HI Petee, When In put my antioxidant powder(Berry Radical) in my smoothies it contains acai berry in it. Cheers Kristine
  • SparkleChi Jan 21, 2009 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    I love green smoothies! My daughter says that I must think that "green smoothies are the answer to everything" because I have related them to the answer for so many various problems!
    I prefer to stick to simpler green smoothie recipes though...

    Fantastic, informative lens! 5*
  • Tiffany Jan 16, 2009 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens! I LOVE green smoothies. :)
  • Petee Jan 11, 2009 @ 12:25 am | delete
    Great lens! Have you considered acai berry juice smoothies?
  • K_Linda Dec 8, 2008 @ 12:18 pm | delete
    I love green smoothies. Wonderful recipes!
  • RawBill Jul 14, 2008 @ 8:56 pm | delete
    Green Smoothies are Yum!!!!
    I have one every day and sometimes a superfood smoothie as well. My kids have chocolate smoothies for breakfast every day.
    You have some great recipes there, I will have to try some of them.
    I am also an Aussie from the Gold Coast, used to be from Melbourne.
  • PW35 Jun 28, 2008 @ 3:44 am | delete
    Awesome lens, thanks for accepting me into Raw Food Group too! =D ...(Lensrolled)
  • rawjoy May 31, 2008 @ 1:01 am | delete
    Carrot tops goes perfectly with pineapple, mango, melon and blueberries.

    You can use just one of those or a combination, and you can use fresh or frozen fruit. Adding a banana will make the smoothie creamy.

    Often it is possible to get the carrot tops for free in the supermarket.

    To those a bit apprehensive about drinking something so green, well, what's to loose? If the greens are overpowering, just add more fruit to the smoothie. :-)
  • RacingGirl May 28, 2008 @ 11:02 pm | delete
    Hi,
    I love your lens. Given you 5 stars.
    Don't forget to drop by my "Acne Treatment by Remedies of Nature" Lens.
  • Kat May 13, 2008 @ 10:37 am | delete
    Great green smoothie recipes, i already make one very similar to the fatty acid one, can't wait to try the rest =).
  • Steve_Mark Apr 27, 2008 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    You did a great job! Thanks
  • beeobrien Apr 12, 2008 @ 12:50 pm | delete
    You have built a very nice lens. I have to admit, I don't know if I could drink some of these, but it might be worth a try. It has to be super healthy. Thanks.
  • Jenafern Apr 10, 2008 @ 10:57 am | delete
    Some of those smoothies sound great! I'll have to work up some courage for a few of them, but sounds like it would be worth the effort. Thanks for sharing!
  • Bonnie Mar 30, 2008 @ 2:04 pm | delete
    Your poll didn't allow me to say that I wanted more recipes AND more nutritional info. Thanks for a great site.

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