Ok, it's only been 1 1/2 years since we started smoothies. I have tried adding several supplements at different times for different efforts, but usually end up back at the basic cal/mag/D liquid, omega 3, probiotic, vit B6 & E supplements, after using a variety of extra things for extra de-tox and/or healing now and then.
One thing I never considered adding was fresh greens. I had some negative experiences with powdered "greens" supplements over the years, ie gagging it down, and so hadn't tried fresh greens because I just assumed it would change the flavour and/or colour too much to get my kids to accept it.
Hee hee, it doesn't! After getting my fabulous Vitamix I started reading online about the amazing and critical benefit of pulverized fresh greens, and finally screwed up the courage to throw a handful of spinach into the smoothie. I thought the worst thing that could happen was the chickens would get a treat if everyone hated it. Well, nobody even knew that it was in there. In fact, when I told the kids I had thrown in spinach, they said "Ya right mom!" like they thought I was joking!
I have since tried Watermelon/blueberry/peach/kale/ginger (mmmmm!) and several others and even in a few days I notice an improvement in my sleep quality and energy. It could be my imagination, but I think my stomach looks a little trimmer too, even though the scale still says I am about 10 lbs overweight. The exciting thing is that it tastes great, so it makes it something you WANT to do, instead of something you MAKE yourself do because you know it is good for you. I am excited to try the next recipe and can't wait for the next time I get hungry!
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