Best Things For Smoothie

[bob8011]

I downloaded a free smoothie recipe book at:

FreeHealthUpdates.com

It has about 125 recipes and most sound delicious. I was wondering what types of smoothies I should focus on for good nutrition and to feel great?

Suggestions?

Thanks,

Bob

[clusteringflux]

great post.

Raw goat's milk is a good start.

[Orleander]

I don't understand smoothies. Why not just drink the milk and eat the fruit?

[lucifers angel]

I don't understand smoothies. Why not just drink the milk and eat the fruit?

exactly, in fact i hate smoothies, i think adding fruit is a waste of good milk

[cosmictraveler]

But the smoothies I have had are made with crushed ice! I enjoy them with blueberries, bananas and pineapple. :)

[clusteringflux]

I don't understand smoothies. Why not just drink the milk and eat the fruit?

Hmm, I've always liked trying foods prepared differently than how I usually have them. I mean why do we eat any food combos? I like tomatoes, water and salt. I like raw tomatoes with salt on them and I like ketchup. I never have asked myself," Why don't I just eat the tomatoes, drink the water and lick a salt block for a while.:D

Anyway, I think the Smoothie is more a matter of convenience. For instance youre in hurry in the morning and can't take the time to clean fruit or don't want to take a bowl of food with you out the door. Have the smoothie pre-made and youre sweetly.

[Enmos]

exactly, in fact i hate smoothies, i think adding fruit is a waste of good milk

lol I think it's a waste of good fruit :D

[takandjive]

Are you vegan, Enmos?

[Enmos]

Are you vegan, Enmos?

Huh ? No.

[clusteringflux]

He's Dutch

[Enmos]

He's Dutch

So anyone preferring fruit over milk is vegan and/or Dutch ?
The world is getting stranger by the day..

[takandjive]

No, I just remembered you making a comment about eating meat awhile back. :p

God, you're such a little punk! :p

[takandjive]

So anyone preferring fruit over milk is vegan and/or Dutch ?
The world is getting stranger by the day..

Hey, Enmos just said all Dutch are vegans. :p

[Enmos]

No, I just remembered you making a comment about eating meat awhile back. :p

God, you're such a little punk! :p

Oh god.. what did I say ? :D

[clusteringflux]

Hey, Enmos just said all Dutch are vegans. :p

No, in the south they eat pineapple pork smoothie over mincemeat pie.:thumbsup:

[takandjive]

Oh god.. what did I say ? :D

Nothin', lover boy. I just enjoy picking on you. :p

[Enmos]

No, in the south they eat pineapple pork smoothie over mincemeat pie.:thumbsup:

Who told you that ?

[takandjive]

No, in the south they eat pineapple pork smoothie over mincemeat pie.:thumbsup:

Haha, cluster. Ew.

[Enmos]

Nothin', lover boy. I just enjoy picking on you. :p

Lover boy ? That means pimp here.. :bugeye:

[takandjive]

OH SHIT! It's a term of endearment, here. Like sweetie. :p

[Enmos]

OH SHIT! It's a term of endearment, here. Like sweetie. :p

lol I know :D

[S.A.M.]

I downloaded a free smoothie recipe book at:

FreeHealthUpdates.com

It has about 125 recipes and most sound delicious. I was wondering what types of smoothies I should focus on for good nutrition and to feel great?

Suggestions?

Thanks,

Bob

I like banana, strawberry, kiwi.

Carrot, apple, banana, yoghurt

Apple, rose, milk

You can blend in nuts [almonds, walnuts] or berries for variety.

[Enmos]

I like banana, strawberry, kiwi.

Carrot, apple, banana, yoghurt

Apple, rose, milk

You can blend in nuts [almonds, walnuts] or berries for variety.

Rose ?

Why would anyone want a smoothie anyway, when they can have a milkshake ?

[clusteringflux]

Rose ?

Why would anyone want a smoothie anyway, when they can have a milkshake ?

Milkshakes are not very good for you, Enmos. :cool:

[Enmos]

Milkshakes are not very good for you, Enmos. :cool:

So ?
What's so special about smoothies ?

[Liebling]

I like my smoothies with coconut water, and tropical fruits. I don't use milk, and I also add things like almonds, or wheat germ to thicken them up. It has tremendous health benefits as well as adding fiber and nutrients to your diet that you wouldn't usually have access to all year round. I keep bags of frozen fruits in my freezer (Most of which I cut up from when they are in season so there aren't preservatives) and toss them in instead of using crushed ice. I also don't add any additional sugars, so they are a great breakfast. You can also add vitamin boosters to your smoothies if there is something missing from your diet regularly.

It's a fantastic way to start your day.

Lets be honest, how many of you actually get five servings of fruit in a day along with all the fiber and a lot of the nutrients that come from having a well balanced breakfast?

[S.A.M.]

Rose ?

Rose syrup

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_fX0xEWAnY9A/SOjL0hytpkI/AAAAAAAABeg/NDITn6zDpn8/s400/rose+brand+rose+syrup+bottle.jpg


Or rose preserve

http://madteaparty.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/gulkand-01.jpg
Why would anyone want a smoothie anyway, when they can have a milkshake ?

Its heavenly when its hot? Good way to get your veggies? Meals on the go?

[Enmos]

Rose syrup

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Or rose preserve

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Wow.. is that made out of rosehips, or out of the petals ?

Its heavenly when its hot?
Hot smoothie ? Never heard of that. Interesting !

[S.A.M.]

Wow.. is that made out of rosehips, or out of the petals ?

Both are made out of rose petals.


Hot smoothie ? Never heard of that. Interesting !

:rolleyes:

[Enmos]

Both are made out of rose petals.
Interesting.. doesn't it have a perfume taste though ? :D

:rolleyes:
Am I missing something ?

[Enmos]

Its heavenly when its hot?
If that is some sort of saying, I don't know it.

Good way to get your veggies?
Why is it a good way to get your veggies (cough.. fruit) ?

Meals on the go?
Eating on the go isn't healthy to begin with.

[S.A.M.]

Interesting.. doesn't it have a perfume taste though ? :D

Depends on what you mean by "perfume" taste. Rose is fragrant, like cardamom or fennel.


Am I missing something ?

Just syntax.

[Enmos]

Depends on what you mean by "perfume" taste. Rose is fragrant, like cardamom or fennel.
Ok, does it taste like potpourri ? :D

Just syntax.
You meanie !

[S.A.M.]

If that is some sort of saying, I don't know it.

Its heavenly to have a nice cold smoothie when the weather is sweltering. You can thicken it with ice cubes while blending


Why is it a good way to get your veggies (cough.. fruit) ?


There are vegetable smoothies. e.g. carrot and celery or tomato and cucumber. Good way to get kids to eat their veggies.

http://www.lasalle.edu/~jacobsc1/drecipes.html



Eating on the go isn't healthy to begin with.

Its a good way to combine breakfast with commuting.

[Enmos]

Its heavenly to have a nice cold smoothie when the weather is sweltering
Oh duh.. :o

There are vegetable smoothies. e.g. carrot and celery or tomato and cucumber. Good way to get kids to eat their veggies.
Ok, fair enough.
But I still think eating veggies and fruit like they are is healthier, or at least as healthy.

Its a good way to combine breakfast with commuting.
I never really understood that. How is it handier than solid food while driving ?

[S.A.M.]

Ok, fair enough.
But I still think eating veggies and fruit like they are is healthier, or at least as healthy.

Sure, but its not meant to replace all meals, just the ones where your alternatives are likely to be unhealthier. A smoothie is better than a dougnut


I never really understood that. How is it handier than solid food while driving ?


No idea, I use public transport.

[Enmos]

Sure, but its not meant to replace all meals, just the ones where your alternatives are likely to be unhealthier. A smoothie is better than a dougnut
But not better than real fruit.

No idea, I use public transport.
Can't you eat just about anything while on public transport ? There is hardly any hampering.

[lucifers angel]

Rose ?

Why would anyone want a smoothie anyway, when they can have a milkshake ?

yeah rose, do you eat turkish delight its in that aswell,

personaly i would rather have a glass of milk, i dont eat a lot of fruit, not because i dont like it, its somthing that i have got to really want to eat before i can

[Liebling]

I have rose gum, it's a delicious taste.

As for smoothies, it's just a really healthy opportunity to get fruits you don't otherwise want to wash/peel/eat. Pomegranate is really good for you, but it takes forever to get the amount you can in a few ounces of pom juice.

[stateofmind]

I don't think there's any way you can make a "healthy" smoothie. As far as I've seen, it's a common thing in america to think that fruits are good for you. This really isn't true. Fruits should be a dessert if anything.

If you have any doubt about the healthfulness of fruits, try only eating them for a month and see how long you last.

95% water and the remaining 5% is sugar, a little bit of fiber and in some fruits Vitamin C and A. Don't trick yourself into thinking you're doing your body any favors by blending up some fruit in milk (and the milk is another story entirely.)

[Liebling]

? Do you have any scientific data to back up your assumptions?

Nothing you can eat is 100% balanced, and you need a balance of all things to be healthy. Fruits are one of those things. They have fiber and vitamins in them, as well as anti-oxidants and potassium. A homemade smoothie, with coconut water (not milk) and wheat germ and flax seed can be more beneficial in it's proteins, vitamins and electrolytes than most cereals.

Here's just one example (http://healthycooking.suite101.com/article.cfm/smoothie_savvy);

Orange Banana Yogurt Smoothie

Ingredients:

4 oz orange juice
4 oz non fat vanilla yogurt
1 banana
1 tablespoon wheat germ
Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth, and serve in a tall glass.

1 serving

Nutrition Facts per serving: Calories: 254, Calories from Fat: 28, Total Fat: 3.1g, Saturated Fat: 1.4g Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 82 mg, Total Carbohydrate: 50.2g, Dietary Fiber; 4.4g, Sugars: 32.5g, Protein: 10.1g

Did you know that the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend 5 to 9 daily servings of fruits and vegetables? That's because eating plenty of fruits and vegetables has been shown to decrease a number of chronic diseases plaguing Anericans. If you haven't seen a fruit in weeks, let alone eaten one, start slow and build over time. Trying a smoothie is a terrific start. As intake of fruits and vegetables rises, people find that they just don't have room for quite so much junk food.

Read more: "Smoothie Savvy: Creative Blending Bolsters Fruit and Health | Suite101.com" - http://healthycooking.suite101.com/article.cfm/smoothie_savvy#ixzz0HI95ThId&A

http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/benefits/index.html
http://www.oohoi.com/natural%20remedy/everyday_food/Benefits-of-Fruit.htm
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/drmao/17673/top-6-health-benefits-of-citrus-fruits/
http://www.howstuffworks.com/health-benefits-of-fruits-and-vegetables-ga.htm
http://mypyramid.gov/pyramid/fruits_why.html

You should try actually doing some research before you post.

[stateofmind]

Your hostility towards me is not surprising. In a way I've rained on your smoothie parade which is probably something very enjoyable for you and something you've been told is healthy for you - which makes you feel good about yourself.

32.5g of sugar is a lot. The typical soft drink has about 40g per 8 oz serving (not much more.) Our bodies don't need sugar and the minuscule amounts of fiber from any given fruit doesn't even come close to compare to the fiber content of whole grains and vegetables - again fruits aren't necessary and should only be eaten minimally (a piece of fruit at the end of the day at most.)

The vanilla yogurt is dairy and consequently contains lactates. The human body after the age of 4 doesn't contain the enzymes to break down lactates and so any dairy items are harmful to our bodies - not to mention the high fat content most of them contain.

[Liebling]

I'm not hostile at all. And I am well informed about smoothies. The one I posted isn't one that I myself would drink. I don't use dairy products, as I know that the proteins and lactates they have in them are very hard for the human body to break down. I use coconut water in my smoothies, which has almost no fats what so ever, a very low sugar content and significant amounts of potassium. It's also the closest things we can get to a normal human electrolyte, therefore it's much easier for us to absorb into our system. The fiber content in both the wheat germ and the fruits is very good for my colon and my system in general as is the nutrients and anti-oxidants that the fruits and fiber provide. The crushed flax seed I use is also rich in omegas and very lot in fat. Wheat germ has fats, but only unsaturated fats in very small amounts. Also, wheat germ is known to be a fat burner.

Fruits are meant to be eaten more than one a day, so says every dietician and every medically available information you can find. The sugars in fruits aren't the same as the refined sugars from cane and corn that you are talking about, they are different things just like fats are different.

You need to do more research before you post. And that's not being hostile, that's stating a fact. Try reading some of the links I provided and then think about all the information they contain that comes from scientists and researchers in that area of expertise.

[takandjive]

Liebling, I personally find the whole actually providing evidence thing to be a little hostile. Non-hostile people provide NO evidence for what they say.

This is how you do it:

Me: Did you know gum has the exact same nutrients as meat?

You: Do you have evidence?

Me: Stop being hostile.

[Liebling]

;)

But gawlllllie tak, sugah... yous cain't especk us awl to acksiually backs up wut we says.

Froots are bad, mmmmkay?

[takandjive]

Thank you for dropping your hostility, Liebling. :D

Now put down your fruit. These potato chips have all the nutrients you'll need. They're made out of vegetables!

[Liebling]

I love it when you talk dirty to me. ;)

[clusteringflux]

I use stevia extract and honey for natural sweetening if desired.

@ liebling: Have you ever tried Soy milk?

[Enmos]

I love it when you talk dirty to me. ;)
Should I get the popcorn ?

[Liebling]

I use stevia extract and honey for natural sweetening if desired.

@ liebling: Have you ever tried Soy milk?

I like soy milk, but I don't like the refined sugars and flavours they add to most of them. I prefer coconut water for the potassium and add the wheat germ for proteins instead.

If I am adding matcha to my smoothie, I like to use soy because the soy balances out the bitter of the matcha and gives it a creamy consistancy. I've added blackstrap molasses to mine for the iron and calcium though and it adds a very nice flavour. Stevia tends to "cleanse" me in a way I don't prefer, but using a honey that is produced locally to your area is very good at combating and building up allergy immunities to your own community.

There is actually a great chart HERE (http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=faq&dbid=22) for gauging which foods and which nutrients are better for your system and easier to digest. They also have some great recipes for all things.

[Liebling]

Should I get the popcorn ?

Is it heavily buttered with real salted butter? mMmmaybe. ;)

[clusteringflux]

Should I get the popcorn ?

Please use your clean hand for that. The one that's not busy.

[Enmos]

Is it heavily buttered with real salted butter? mMmmaybe. ;)
Mmm yup !

Please use your clean hand for that. The one that's not busy.
Good point, thanks ! :thumbsup:

[Orleander]

...Have the smoothie pre-made and youre sweetly.

How does it stay frozen?

[Liebling]

I am pretty sure he/she meant to have the ingredients in the right measurements prepared and you can just toss them into the blender and go. When I cut up fruits at their peak season, I put them into little baggies with the date on them in the freezer and then during the year I can just grab them and go. It's just convenient that way. There are smoothie mixes you can buy that boost smoothie fiber and nutrient content at the health food store too, but I try to avoid processed foods as often as possible. All those preservatives and chemicals can't be all that great for your body, since most of them are toxic in higher doses. I'm of the belief that just because your body can filter it, doesn't mean it was meant to do so. While it's not always possible or convenient to avoid those things, you can cut down on ingesting unnecessary chemicals by being aware of the contents of your food. If it's not listed, you can try asking.

[stateofmind]

Sugar is sugar is sugar, whether it's date sugar, honey or refined sugar - don't kid yourself. It is true however that artificial sweeteners are much worse than sugars.

[Orleander]

...It is true however that artificial sweeteners are much worse than sugars.

really? All of them?

[takandjive]

I love it when you talk dirty to me. ;)

Oh God. If only I could publish those dirty, "Who would you rather sleep with here?" emails.

I use stevia extract and honey for natural sweetening if desired.


Stevia is yummisch!

Should I get the popcorn ?

I dunno. Do you generally feel like eating during hot girl on girl sex? :p

Is it heavily buttered with real salted butter? mMmmaybe. ;)

ALWAYS better to use butter. Normal butter. No butter jokes.

Please use your clean hand for that. The one that's not busy.

Dear God. I actually coughed up snot while laughing and reading that.

Sugar is sugar is sugar, whether it's date sugar, honey or refined sugar - don't kid yourself. It is true however that artificial sweeteners are much worse than sugars.

Save all those unsavory chemicals added to refined sugar (http://www.naturalorganiclifestyle.com/unrefined-raw-sugar.html).

And the jury's not in on sucralose's dangers, although I can testify to the diarrhea/migraine trigger thing.

[Orleander]

would watermelon be a waste in a smoothie? Seems like it would water down the drink

[takandjive]

Watermelon is mostly water, like most melon, and it doesn't seem to add a lot of substance. If I was making something really creamy, I might throw it in for the heck of it.

[Orleander]

is the flavour in the water or pulp? Could you mush it and drain it and add it?

[takandjive]

I don't know, but if I visit my mother and am smashing my hand in my fruit salad and tell her it's in the name of science, she's going to have a lot of questions. :p

[Liebling]

Sugar is sugar is sugar, whether it's date sugar, honey or refined sugar - don't kid yourself. It is true however that artificial sweeteners are much worse than sugars.

You are right and wrong at the same time!

http://www.curezone.com/foods/sugarpage.asp

Sugars are generally the same, but refined sugars like corn syrup, and refined white sugar have been stripped of their benefits. Blackstrap Molasses for instance, has 13% of your daily iron, 18% of your daily manganese, 12% of your daily calcium and 14% of your daily copper.

Sugars should be weighed on their benefit to your body and not just on the idea that they are sugars. Meat needs sugar to help balance it out in your system, as well as helping proteins digest.

I don't touch chemical (artificial) sugar substitutes.

[Orleander]

I don't know, but if I visit my mother and am smashing my hand in my fruit salad and tell her it's in the name of science, she's going to have a lot of questions. :p

I'll fax ya dollar if ya do!!! pleeeeeeeeeeease. :D

[Liebling]

would watermelon be a waste in a smoothie? Seems like it would water down the drink

Watermelon is just fine in a smoothie and the water in it is fine if you don't use as much other liquid. And watermelon has 24% of your daily Vitamin C in it as well as vitamins A, B6 and B1. Not only that but watermelon is also a very concentrated source of the lycopene which is a carotenoid. Lycopene has been studied extensively in humans and animals and has been found to be protective against a growing list of cancers; prostate cancer, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, lung cancer and colorectal cancer.

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=31

[takandjive]

Aw, a real facsimile of a dollar? :p

[Orleander]

Aw, a real facsimile of a dollar? :p

details details. :rolleyes: lol

[stateofmind]

Fruit is dessert and those things loaded with sugar, extracts and fat we call "dessert" in the west are death.

[Liebling]

Fruit is dessert and those things loaded with sugar, extracts and fat we call "dessert" in the west are death.

Even though I've disproved that theory time and again in this thread...

Repeating false information over and over doesn't make it true. fyi. Evidence that we don't need fruits in our diet at all, please. And evidence that fruit isn't beneficial to your health and well being, because saying it's a dessert only and not meant for regular consumption in a healthy diet is adverse to what every health professional will tell you time and time again.

[stateofmind]

Even though I've disproved that theory time and again in this thread...

Repeating false information over and over doesn't make it true. fyi. Evidence that we don't need fruits in our diet at all, please. And evidence that fruit isn't beneficial to your health and well being, because saying it's a dessert only and not meant for regular consumption in a healthy diet is adverse to what every health professional will tell you time and time again.

WRONG!!

Here's an article I found that sums it up pretty well:

http://www.youngagain.org/f9.html

[Liebling]

Not only is that not scientific, it's wrong and he's not a medical professional.

Try reading some of the links I provided.

Now you are just wasting everyone's time with bad information.

[stateofmind]

Not only is that not scientific, it's wrong and he's not a medical professional.

Try reading some of the links I provided.

Now you are just wasting everyone's time with bad information.

Lol, you're hopeless - every piece of information provided at that link is true. Fruit is not a necessary part of our diet.

[jpappl]

Blueberries !

[visceral_instinct]

Eyeballs, dead arachnids, dead babies. :D

[Enmos]

Lol, you're hopeless - every piece of information provided at that link is true. Fruit is not a necessary part of our diet.

Do you eat fruit ?
And what about vegetables, are they necessary ? And meat ?

[Enmos]

Blueberries !

Blackberries

[stateofmind]

Do you eat fruit ?
And what about vegetables, are they necessary ? And meat ?

Yes, I eat fruit occasionally - but I recognize it's an indulgence and not something I need.

Vegetables are necessary. They have many vitamins and minerals in them - although nightshade vegetables like tomatoes (more akin to a fruit), potatoes and eggplant I try to avoid because they contain large amounts of solanine and other alkaloids which are toxic.

Animal meat is high in fat and is not necessary in our diet. We can get just as much protein from beans, vegetables and whole grains without all those fats (and consequently a much lower calorie intake) - not to mention the hellish existence animals go through in a slaughter house.

[stateofmind]

Blackberries

I think blackberries taste a lot like green apples but with a different texture and are way more pricey.

[Enmos]

I think blackberries taste a lot like green apples but with a different texture and are way more pricey.

Very clever :D

[Enmos]

Yes, I eat fruit occasionally - but I recognize it's an indulgence and not something I need.

Vegetables are necessary. They have many vitamins and minerals in them - although nightshade vegetables like tomatoes (more akin to a fruit), potatoes and eggplant I try to avoid because they contain large amounts of solanine and other alkaloids which are toxic.

Animal meat is high in fat and is not necessary in our diet. We can get just as much protein from beans, vegetables and whole grains without all those fats (and consequently a much lower calorie intake) - not to mention the hellish existence animals go through in a slaughter house.
You know that fruit contains substances that are very good for us and aren't found in high concentrations in other food, right ?

On a side note, I know someone that lives exclusively on fruit.

[lucifers angel]

You know that fruit contains substances that are very good for us and aren't found in high concentrations in other food, right ?

On a side note, I know someone that lives exclusively on fruit.

and how are they doing?

[Orleander]

...On a side note, I know someone that lives exclusively on fruit.

and they are lying to you. There is no way I would ever believe someone could live on fruit alone.

[shorty_37]

A little off topic here......

Anybody make snow cones?

My youngest one got a snow cone machine from someone and I can't find the syrups you are supposed to use. Where the heck can you find that stuff?

[Enmos]

and how are they doing?

and they are lying to you. There is no way I would ever believe someone could live on fruit alone.
Ok, maybe I shouldn't have stated that as if it was a fact.
She has some sort autoimmune disease, or at least she says so.
But to be honest I doubt if it's true as well.

[takandjive]

and they are lying to you. There is no way I would ever believe someone could live on fruit alone.

Oh, you have not been introduced to the raw food diet and its offshoots:

http://www.living-foods.com/articles/fruitariandiet.html

I did this briefly, the raw food thing. That's when I discovered it's very hard to maintain your weight on this AND that my hips are so wide that even if I'm VERY thin, I can't fit into 00 pants.

A little off topic here......

Anybody make snow cones?

My youngest one got a snow cone machine from someone and I can't find the syrups you are supposed to use. Where the heck can you find that stuff?

You can purchase this stuff at most American Wal-Marts/Targets and maybe Canadian ones. If it's not available there, try making a simple syrup and adding flavor oils from a baking supplier.

[Orleander]

Oh, you have not been introduced to the raw food diet and its offshoots:

http://www.living-foods.com/articles/fruitariandiet.html

I did this briefly, the raw food thing. That's when I discovered it's very hard to maintain your weight on this AND that my hips are so wide that even if I'm VERY thin, I can't fit into 00 pants.....

I've heard of it. And I know they do veggies. I don't know of anyone who could survive on fruit alone cooked or raw.

Did you take vitamins?

[takandjive]

I did, but you don't absorb them all very well. Protein is a real problem. Raw food isn't a terribly sensible idea. Then again, neither was doing 1000 crunches to look okay in a bikini this weekend. Living proof I don't really learn anything.

[stateofmind]

People that live on raw food diets are extremely unhealthy. They are often pale, emaciated and weak looking.