12 Step Program Blog

Hi, I just got beets out of my garden this week and tried pink smoothie for the first time.  I didn’t really have everything Robyn puts in hers, but I wanted to post that variations on pink smoothie are all good too.  I’ve used water instead of coconut water.  I used sprouted almonds instead of cashews (then added yogurt and 1/2 banana for creaminess).  I didn’t always have strawberries on hand, but cherries, red grapes, and raspberries all worked great.  I also added a bit of stevia and reduced the amount of fruit.

I’ve been doing 12 steps for almost a year and there are so many recipes I haven’t been able to try yet.  I was wondering if you would post the ones you consider must-try recipes.  I have four kids under 8, what do you think they would like best?

I have low iron (30) and was wondering if anyone has had luck with increasing their iron by drinking green smoothies. I’ve been drinking them for a couple of months and feel better. I’ve stopped taking the iron supplements because of their horrid side affects. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Hello, I live in Albuquerque, NM  and I was wondering if anyone has put together a group buy in this area?

Hi, I live near Spokane Wa, and I was wondering if anyone has put together any group buys?

I have recently received the 12 step program and am thrilled with the content.  It seems to combine everything I have learned over the years in an easy and common sense program that I think I can really use and stick with day to day.  However, my husband and I will be traveling to London, Paris and Italy this summer for a little over three weeks.  Any suggestions on how to deal with the long plane rides and doing without my green smoothies now that I am totally hooked?

I have a 2 month old baby who I am nursing. I have been doing green smoothies for about 6 weeks and have noticed numerous benefits. I am trying to incorporate tons of raw choices also, but am finding that at the end of the day, I am VERY hungry and often eat bad choices because I feel so hungry. I am drinking a hot pink smoothie or sprouted cereal for breakfast. Then I make a green smoothie to drink throughout the day. I typically eat a small lunch since the smoothie fills me up. Around 5 p.m. I start wanting to eat more. I think my calorie intake during the day should be okay since I am having lunch, so I’m confused at why I feel so hungry? I want to lose more weight and haven’t yet, and I’m sure it’s because I eat too much at night. What is a healthy meal plan for a nursing mother?

I received my 12 step program on Saturday. It is impressive! I started drinking green smoothies on June 22 of this year …. have already noticed some things. Like weight loss ( 3 1/2 pounds ), uplift in mood, and firmer skin. Thanks should go to the young mother I met in the local grocery store with her smoothies book, for telling me about it! I have always been interested in nutrition and have read some of Robyn’s favorite books in the past few years. But I think her approach is easier, more down to earth, and more down right exciting than just about any thing else I’ve seen. Thanks Robyn!

Classy Lady

I have bought coconut milk powder from www.sfherb.com in the past but see that they add maltodextrin and milk proteins.  It is very inexpensive though!  Does anyone know about the coconut milk powder that Robyn sells, and if it is really THAT much better?  I don’t really want to pay $12/lb more if I don’t have to.  Or is there another brand that is great that is cheaper?

Does anyone know where I can get some good sourdough starter – maybe someone local (greater SLC area)?  Thanks!

Heather

I have read Robyn’s book and I know that she suggest storing your smoothies in glass containers, but I was wondering if there is any issues with storing them in Tupperware cups. From what I understand about Tupperware is that the material it is made from is BPA free so there shouldn’t be anything leaching into my smoothie. I like the portability of the tupperware cups because they have the air-tight seal on the lid and the NEVER leak. I can just grab them out of the fridge as needed and I don’t have to put it into a cup for consumption – cutting down on dishes.

Please let me know your thoughts.

Hi everyone, I am new here and am very excited!  I have several questions that I hope I can find the answers to!

I am wondering how long raw nut milks will last in the refrigerator?  How long do they need to soak, I have read 8 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours. ???  Also, do I have to dehydrate the almonds once they are soaked?  What is the value of dehydrating them?  What about freezing them instead after being soaked?

Aren’t peanuts supposed to be “bad” for us?  Or is just a little ok?

I bought some dried Goji berries at Whole Foods today and took out the seeds and planted them.  Anyone know if this will work, or do I need to take the seeds from fresh berries?  Anyone had experience planting Goji’s and have any advice for me?  I’ve read there are several different kinds and they taste different, and to buy them from China not Tibet.  ???

Are there any readers that live in Davis County or Salt Lake County that have a co-op going?  Anyone know where I can buy some raw goat’s milk closeby and where I can find some Kefir grains?

We have beehives, so I am wondering if we collect our own Bee Pollen, is that going to be good enough, or do we need to buy it from a place that collects from many different locations like has been suggested?

I know I have more questions, but I’ll save them for another time, thanks so much!!!

Heather