Lately I have been following the juicing craze. I am a self declared health food nut (no, my diet is not perfect) but I work hard to make good choices. I cut red meat out of my diet over 15 years ago and all meat about 4-5 years ago. I eat limited dairy--try to go as dairy free as possible (still love my pizza--even though I know it is no good for me) and only started eating occasional fish. My motto is eat more vegetables--LOVE "The China Study" and "Forks Over Knives"--Dr. Campbell is my hero.
I am addicted to whey protein shakes with amazing grass and bananas--the original green smoothie for me, but after reading about juicing, I decided to experiment.
I have been making a new green smoothie (even though the content is very liquidy from what I understand it can only be considered juice if the pulp is strained out [or made with juicer] and I like the idea of the fiber). This smoothie contained:
Cucumber
Kale
Spinach
Ginger
Carrots (buy them shredded already--much easier)
Apple
2 bananas
Don't judge this baby by its looks--unless if your favorite color is GREEN like me.
I use my inexpensive Cuisinart Blender to make; although, I secretly covet the Vitamix Blender and a Juicer--my Cuisinart kicks *** and works great. The smoothie is delicious--now keep in mind, I am used to drinking whey protein shakes--this veg/juice combo is much sweeter. I have not added protein yet--but I feel some good experiments coming on.
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