Comments on: extra ingredients for green smoothies [part 1 of 7] http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2009/02/16/extra-ingredients-for-green-smoothies-part-1-of-7/ Dedicated to helping families eat whole foods Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:34:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Charles Long http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2009/02/16/extra-ingredients-for-green-smoothies-part-1-of-7/comment-page-1/#comment-12469 Charles Long Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:01:20 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=423#comment-12469 Personally, I can't stand the taste of the sea weed stuff so I don't use it. I do like chia and I also add maca root to my green smoothies. Also coconut milk. Personally, I can’t stand the taste of the sea weed stuff so I don’t use it. I do like chia and I also add maca root to my green smoothies. Also coconut milk.

]]> By: Allison http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2009/02/16/extra-ingredients-for-green-smoothies-part-1-of-7/comment-page-1/#comment-12439 Allison Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:11:30 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=423#comment-12439 I've been adding a tsp of spirulina to my green smoothie every morning. You don't taste it and I swear it has helped me through the winter cold/flu season without a hitch! I’ve been adding a tsp of spirulina to my green smoothie every morning. You don’t taste it and I swear it has helped me through the winter cold/flu season without a hitch!

]]> By: Mariela http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2009/02/16/extra-ingredients-for-green-smoothies-part-1-of-7/comment-page-1/#comment-12279 Mariela Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:54:15 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=423#comment-12279 I like these stainless steel bottles: http://www.nalgene-outdoor.com/store/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=74 I like these stainless steel bottles:
http://www.nalgene-outdoor.com/store/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=74

]]> By: Toni http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2009/02/16/extra-ingredients-for-green-smoothies-part-1-of-7/comment-page-1/#comment-12274 Toni Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:28:55 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=423#comment-12274 LOL! I would feel the same way. I figured they edit to make the show "more interesting". Thats the second time I have seen that bottle though. So I thought it might be a good one. Oh well. One of these days I will find a good bottle for them. I use a mason jar for mine, as well as my dh. The kids might not do so well though. Thanks so much! LOL! I would feel the same way. I figured they edit to make the show “more interesting”. Thats the second time I have seen that bottle though. So I thought it might be a good one. Oh well. One of these days I will find a good bottle for them. I use a mason jar for mine, as well as my dh. The kids might not do so well though. Thanks so much!

]]> By: Robyn http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2009/02/16/extra-ingredients-for-green-smoothies-part-1-of-7/comment-page-1/#comment-12272 Robyn Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:16:33 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=423#comment-12272 Actually, those bottles were a pain and I wouldn't recommend them. Sorry. DANG, they ran the show as a rerun again, huh? I keep hoping that thing will just die . . . just remember, I'm way more fun and a lot more laid back than they edited me to be!! Actually, those bottles were a pain and I wouldn’t recommend them. Sorry. DANG, they ran the show as a rerun again, huh? I keep hoping that thing will just die . . . just remember, I’m way more fun and a lot more laid back than they edited me to be!!

]]> By: Toni http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2009/02/16/extra-ingredients-for-green-smoothies-part-1-of-7/comment-page-1/#comment-12271 Toni Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:38:09 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=423#comment-12271 I tivo'd your wife swap show today, and watched it finally. Where did you get those green drink bottles with the green cap? I need to get my kids some of those. Thanks so much! Toni I tivo’d your wife swap show today, and watched it finally. Where did you get those green drink bottles with the green cap? I need to get my kids some of those. Thanks so much! Toni

]]> By: Robyn http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2009/02/16/extra-ingredients-for-green-smoothies-part-1-of-7/comment-page-1/#comment-12267 Robyn Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:28:29 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=423#comment-12267 Yes, you can use canned coconut liquid in your pink smoothie--I do that occasionally. And coconut milk is always going to come from the can. Yes, you can use canned coconut liquid in your pink smoothie–I do that occasionally. And coconut milk is always going to come from the can.

]]> By: Tami http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2009/02/16/extra-ingredients-for-green-smoothies-part-1-of-7/comment-page-1/#comment-12266 Tami Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:21:27 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=423#comment-12266 I also use chia and hemp ... but others are right that at most health food stores these are expensive and it's better to order online from various places. I use flax directly in my savory smoothies or blended soups but not generally in my smoothies. I just recently tried adding dulse, and am cautiously trying it in more and more smoothies and soups because I know I need more sea vegetables. I haven't yet found a local source of kelp so I'll have to order sometime. I've been meaning to ask if the coconut milk/water in your recipes can be replaced with any canned versions (I've been afraid to try them) as I haven't yet been able to get any young coconuts. Thanks for all your info! I also use chia and hemp … but others are right that at most health food stores these are expensive and it’s better to order online from various places. I use flax directly in my savory smoothies or blended soups but not generally in my smoothies. I just recently tried adding dulse, and am cautiously trying it in more and more smoothies and soups because I know I need more sea vegetables. I haven’t yet found a local source of kelp so I’ll have to order sometime.

I’ve been meaning to ask if the coconut milk/water in your recipes can be replaced with any canned versions (I’ve been afraid to try them) as I haven’t yet been able to get any young coconuts.

Thanks for all your info!

]]> By: heather http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2009/02/16/extra-ingredients-for-green-smoothies-part-1-of-7/comment-page-1/#comment-12264 heather Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:17:09 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=423#comment-12264 I don't know if it's "interesting" or not, but half a pomegranate is a pretty amazingly tasty addition to a green smoothie! I don’t know if it’s “interesting” or not, but half a pomegranate is a pretty amazingly tasty addition to a green smoothie!

]]> By: dmd http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/2009/02/16/extra-ingredients-for-green-smoothies-part-1-of-7/comment-page-1/#comment-12262 dmd Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:47:16 +0000 http://www.greensmoothiegirl.com/blog/?p=423#comment-12262 Dear Robin, Again, I must thank you here for introducing me a year ago to Green Smoothies! I love them and have become a fan of all sorts of greens. I have a question regarding greens and the oil I use. I begin by putting or should I say stuffing my blendtec pitcher to the top with a combination of kale, spinach, chard, and romaine lettuce and a bit of water. After blended it only makes about 20-24 ounces of green smoothie...Then I add apples, berries and a banana. Should I use less greens? This makes a pitcher full of GS that I drink each day. Also, I use 1 tab. coconut oil in my smoothie and make a flaxseed oil dressing for my salad...is this okay? What is the best way to use coconut oil..or should I even have it everyday? Thanks in advance, Deb Dear Robin,
Again, I must thank you here for introducing me a year ago to Green Smoothies! I love them and have become a fan of all sorts of greens.

I have a question regarding greens and the oil I use. I begin by putting or should I say stuffing my blendtec pitcher to the top with a combination of kale, spinach, chard, and romaine lettuce and a bit of water. After blended it only makes about 20-24 ounces of green smoothie…Then I add apples, berries and a banana. Should I use less greens? This makes a pitcher full of GS that I drink each day.

Also, I use 1 tab. coconut oil in my smoothie and make a flaxseed oil dressing for my salad…is this okay? What is the best way to use coconut oil..or should I even have it everyday?

Thanks in advance, Deb

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