What type of blender do you use?
Jen: For the past few years I have been using a Warner blender that I got for my wedding 8 years ago. It was a $70 blender that worked okay. It turned my produce into a smoothie, yet it left chunks of spinach and was very loud. It finally died and I immediately went online and bought a refurbished Vitamix 5200 for $329. It came within a week and blends like a beast — no spinach leaf is left unblended when this bad boy is done. It’s insane.
Jadah: I currently use a Thermomix, which is a high-speed blender, but the Blendtec blender is on my Christmas wishlist this year. I just love the Blendtec’s sleek design, and the 94oz BPA-free jug is awesome when you are making big batches for your family or prepping for a detox cleanse.
How many servings do your recipes make?
Our smoothie recipes make about 4-5 cups (32oz – 40oz). Jadah drinks at least 2 cups (16 oz) everyday in the morning as a breakfast meal replacement. Jen drinks hers for lunch or sometimes as a mid morning snack Since green smoothies are full of fiber, they keep us both full for a while. If either of us needs afternoon pick-me-ups, we have been known to make another green smoothie later in the day instead of drinking a caffeinated beverage.
Can I store my green smoothie in the fridge?
Some people say you have to drink it “right away” to get the optimal nutrients from each blend. But if left in the fridge over-night for one to three days, the taste and satisfaction is still there. You also may add a small amount of lemon juice to preserve and keep the smoothie blend as fresh as possible. Your body is still reaping the benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables even if it is not consumed right away.
What are chia seeds and where can I get them?
I am obsessed with these tiny little crunchy seeds. I sprinkle on top of smoothies, or I put inside my oatmeal with almond butter and almond milk. Many people ask what are the health benefits of chia seeds? Is there a difference between black chia seeds and white chia seeds? And where can I buy chia seeds?
Chia seed benefits:
• natural energy booster and superfood
• chia means “strength” and it was fuel for the Aztec and Mayan warriors
• great for stamina and endurance
• provides a healthy balance between omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids
• more fiber and omega-3′s than flaxseeds, so it’s great for digestion and keeps you fuller longer
• great source of protein, calcium and iron
• helps with appetite control and weight loss
• keeps cells nourished, hydrated and healthy
So go ahead and sprinkle chia seeds on top of your smoothie, blend it up, or soak with water or coconut water for a few hours and slurp them up!
If you soak chia seeds, they become more gel-like and are great in baked goods. As a daily serving, it’s recommended to take 3 tablespoons in the gel form, and 1 tablespoon in the dry form. Ask your healthcare provider before adding chia to your daily diet.
You can buy chia seeds at your local health food store like Whole Foods or Trader Joes, or purchase online at Nutiva or on Amazon.
P.S. it is the same seed for the “ch-ch-ch-chia” pets.
Do you have a good recipe for weight loss?
If you want to burn fat, you want to include plant-based smoothie ingredients that have the following weight loss effects:
- jump start your digestion
- burn excess fat
- reduce and expel bad cholesterol
- provide energy for your cardiovascular system
- detox and hydrate your body
- promote healthy bowel movement
- decrease your appetite for processed foods and sugars
The Kiwi Berry Punch is a low-calorie, nutrient-dense smoothie recipe that combine the best fruits and veggies for an optimal approach to healthy weight loss.
The best part about a green smoothie– you can use a smoothie as a low-calorie meal replacement because they are full of fiber which keeps your body feeling fuller longer.
Does adding leafy greens make the smoothie taste bitter or weird?
As long as you follow the 60/40 formula (60% fruits; 40% leafy greens), you should not be able to taste the green veggies in your smoothies. The fruits naturally mask the taste– and bananas are the perfect natural sweetener for any green smoothie packed with spinach, kale, or other leafy green. Download your free recipe e-book of some of our best green smoothie recipes to find the perfect beginner friendly green smoothie for you.
How do I make my smoothie “smooth” without leafy chunks?
If you have a high-speed blender like Blendtec and Vitamix, you will always have a perfectly smooth smoothie. But don’t let that stop you from making green smoothies if you have a regular blender. Healthy lifestyle choices can be made on any budget. My favorite tip to share about green smoothies is to blend your leafy greens and liquids first (water, almond milk or coconut water) until you get a juice-like consistency. You should be able to achieve this texture in 30 to 60 seconds. Once you have blended all of the leafy greens, then you can add the remaining ingredients. Let me know if this works for you.
I’ve got a sweet tooth— can I add a sweetener to my green smoothie?
We find that using whole fruits as natural sweeteners is the best way to sweeten your green smoothies. If you like the taste of bananas, you can add an extra banana or two whenever your smoothie is not sweet enough. Other natural sweeteners are dates and figs, which provide nutrients and fiber as well as a super sweet taste to your smoothie recipe. Some other alternatives are 100% fresh squeezed fruit juices, raw honey and 100% maple syrup.
Although you may add these sugar substitutes to your recipes, you will find that we do not add any sugars or sweeteners to our smoothie recipes unless it is a natural whole fruit. And please stay away from “0 calorie” sweeteners, they are made of artificial ingredients like aspartame which is so toxic to your body.
This smoothie is perfect for your sweet tooth: Almond Butter and “Jelly”
How do I clean my blender?
The easiest and fastest way to clean your blender is to immediately give it a quick rinse with warm water after use (a tiny drop of soap is optional). If you are in a hurry, fill your blender with water, until you are ready to wash it. If you are in a super duper rush, and you let your blender sit with no water, fill your blender 3/4 full with warm water and soap and give it a nice scrub on the insides. Place it back on your blender stand and turn the blender on for 30 seconds— It’s like a mini-dishwasher. Blendtec and Vitamix are very easy to rinse and wash.
P.S. Jadah has been known to only use soap and water if she makes something besides fruits and veggies in her blender (like a savory soup). A quick rinse always does the job. Please don’t call the germ police on her.
I’m on a tight budget— how can I get inexpensive produce?
If you are new to eating a lot of fruits and veggies, your grocery bill may be a little shocking with the extra fresh and frozen produce purchases. Overtime, you will eliminate a lot of processed food items which will in turn bring your grocery bill back to normal. But here are a few quick tips to saving money on produce.
- Make a shopping list: making a weekly meal planing list that covers what you will eat on a daily basis will help you only buy what you need. Make sure to include snacks in your meal plan and shopping list too.
- Buy seasonal fruit and veggies: purchasing produce is in season is typically cheaper. And if you see a good deal on fresh fruits and veggies, purchase in bulk and freeze for future smoothies.
- Buy out of season fruits frozen: Costco and Sam’s Club sell large bags of organic frozen fruit at good prices. If your freezer can accomodate bags in bulk, take advantage of making these purchases.
- Buy from local fruit stands, farmer’s markets and CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture): For the tastiest and most fresh organic produce, buy locally. Not only has the produce been grown and harvested close to home, but buying locally also helps our environment buy eliminating the time and resources needed to deliver. Visit, www.LocalHarvest.org to find your local farm, farmers markets, and other local food sources.
- Follow the EWG’s Dirty Dozen: this list will help you know what is worth getting organic and what you can buy conventional.
“Health is like money, we never have a true idea of its value until we lose it.” —Josh Billings
P.S. Did you sign-up for the 30-Day Green Smoothie Challenge? Make sure you check out our Challenge FAQ too!
Hi! I’m trying out some of these green smoothies, the recipes are great! But, make so much smoothie! I was just wondering how long you think smoothie leftovers will keep in the fridge? Sorry if this has already been answered
When using ginger, do you need to peel the ginger root?
Hi Kathy! You do not have to peel your ginger, but many people do. It comes to to personal preference, but be sure to scrub the skin if you are going to leave it on
Are green smoothies or the challenge safe during pregnancy?
Hi Natacha! Please ask your doctor before taking our opinion. He/she will know you personally and can answer better than we can… We want your little guy or girl to be happy and healthy
For now, here is an answer we just gave to someone about breastfeeding, which is the same suggestions we would give for pregnancy:
“It is usually a good idea to eat fruits/veggies, especially while breastfeeding. Many researches say that this will nourish your child and help him or her to grow up liking those foods, too. You may want to limit the amount of citrus you use because it can be a little rough on a young tummy, but you don’t have to avoid it completely. The same goes for veggies that can make your little tyke gassy, like broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, and cabbage. The beauty about the smoothies we recommend drinking is that they are made with all natural fruits/veggies, and no added chemicals or things that can harm your body Hope this helps!”
Maybe I’m missing something, but why no dairy milk?
Hi Andrea!
There are a few other reasons, but those a few of the main ones. Hope this helps!
It is really a personal preference of ours, and we find that there are a lot of non-dairy liquid bases that give even better nutrients with less side-affects. We are finding that a lot of people are developing intolerance to dairy, and giving other options is helping a lot
Hi There! First of all, thank you SO much for your comprehensive and very educational website!!! I am doing the smoothies as meal replacements (breakfast and lunch). I generally add superfoods to mine so they keep me satisfied for quite some time – I also keep raw almonds, etc. on hand for snacking. I live an extremely active lifestyle, and I’m worried I may not be getting the proper amount of protein. I know you don’t recommend dairy products, but I don’t have a problem digesting them. Is it ok to put greek yogurt into the smoothies? If so, would you give me an example of what to sub out, or is it’s something I’m able to just incorporate without removing any other ingredients? Any other protein tips/advice would be helpful, as well. Thanks Ladies!!!
Hi Mandie! Thanks so much for coming to us with your question
Simply adding greek yogurt would probably work well with your green smoothies–especially if you are looking to add protein. There would be no need to sub it for something. Since you use superfoods you have probably read our article on all of favorites, but here is the link to that article just in case 
If you read through each superfood you will see which ones are great for protein, and which ones are great for other stuff.
http://simplegreensmoothies.com/green-smoothie-superfoods
For the recipes that require ginger to you put a slice of the ginger root or an inch of the whole thing? I am loving this challenge and I plan on continuing this after! The smoothies are soooo good!
An inch of the whole thing, Jennie
Some think it can be a little strong, but others love it!
Awesome, thank you I will definitely try the mint!!
For the cilantro mango detox and cilantro limeade, can I use dried cilantro or what other herb can I replace it with. We don’t have cilantro where I live.
Hi Vanessa. What about mint? I think it would work well with this recipe and have similar nutrients.
Help! I’m having the hardest time measuring my greens. What does two cups of spinach or kale look like? I’ve been tossing a couple of handfuls in the blender, but I’m concerned I’m not adding two full cups. When I try to measure it in a dry measuring cup, I never know how tightly to pack it. I don’t want to shortchange myself on the veggies–they’re the most important part!
Hi Miranda— we pack it in our measuring cup. I would say if your smoothies are coming out very sweet, you could add some more leafy greens until you create a good balance. The only bad thing with adding too many leafy greens is the taste gets a little blah— but just add some banana to balance it back out.
Thanks Jen!! That really helped. I’m loving the site & the challenge, btw. I’ve been replacing breakfast & lunch with green smoothies, & I feel so much more energized than when I eat wheat-heavy and processed foods. No more nodding off at my desk in the afternoons! And I’m beyond thrilled with my awesome new blender! I landed an 800-watt Farberware at a certain big box retailer for $40, and no joke, the thing could purée a squirrel! Watching it liquefy my leafy greens into oblivion always makes me smile. I like it even better than the Ninja.
I had purchased plain, non-fat yogurt to include in my green smoothies. But as I was reading, it was suggested not to include dairy products. Why is this so? And am I taking away from the health and nutritional benefits by doing so?
Sorry, I should have read more before posting the question because you already answered!!
Thank you so much for your insight and encouragement on your site! You have inspired me so much and I am enjoying this new healthy lifestyle! I get so excited to go home and make new smoothies. I am only on day 3 but I see big changes already, especially in my energy levels! You two are awesome! Thank you so much!
Hi! I used Greek yogurt. Why is dairy not recommend? I must have missed the explanation
I currently use Nutribullet and/or Ninja NJ600. Both machines are currently $99 in Bed, Bath, and Beyond. I’ve been using Nutribullet for 5-6 weeks and Ninja for a week.
However. Nutribullet only fits for 1/2 of the recipe (1 serving). You can take Nutribullet anywhere. I take this to work and blend my smoothies.
I love these two blender.
I LOVE all your smoothie recipes!! They are a must have daily for me. I running into a problem though… I allergic to pineapple and that is used very frequently In your recipes. What is a good substitute?? Also, I bought kale from trader joes and I have used in cooking quite a bit. But in my smoothies it left a very strong bitter almost unbearable taste. Could it have just been a bad bag?? Help!
Thanks for the video about Fully Raw, Adina. This is something I will consider.
I think I am allergic to Kale. Can you tell me what other vegetables I can use as a substitute?
I am hypoglycemic and am unfortunately unable to consume as much fruit in one sitting as the majority of your recipes recommend. Are there recipes with less fruit and more veges?
Hi Barbara— we are working on this. As for now, feel free to but down your fruit measurements and increase the leafy greens. You can also swap out high sugar fruit with those that are low glycemic— like berries.
Hi Barbara! I just watched this video with FullyRawKristina the other day where she talks about hypoglycemia. I think you will find it interesting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bge-OkyN3E
Kind regards, Adina
Hi Jen and Jadah,
Im totally excited to start the 30 day challenge coming up on 4/1. I have already blended a few of your recipes to get me started and drinking 32oz for breakfast everyday. One concern I have is that Im doing this without my Dr OK. Im prediabetic and have some hypo thyroid issue and was advised to stick to a low carb diet which I have been. Of course with drinking smoothies and the 60/40 fruit to veggie ratio im getting a lot of sugar albeit it natural. Ive tried several times to come up with some versions of smoothies with less fruit but have not tasted one that I liked. Do you happen to have any that you have not posted on your site? Im afraid of what my blood glucose level would be when I get my blood drawn on 4/25. Im hoping its not bad and that all the fresh stuff Im putting into my body will balance things out.
Hi Lisa— we actually recommend you only drink 16 ounces for a serving. Most of our smoothie recipes make 32 ounces (which is actually two servings). So feel free to cut back your consumption, and store the extras in the fridge for a afternoon snack. This should help stabilize your blood sugar too, because yes— our green smoothies have fruit in them which can boost the sugar content.
I had gestational diabetes and had to follow a strict low carb diet for a few months. I really missed my green smoothies during that time! But after a few weeks I finally got sick of eating eggs for breakfast every day and made myself a smoothie with 1 1/2 cups of organic vanilla soy milk, 1/4 cup raw almonds, and 1 heaping cup frozen fruit. It tasted like a milk shake and was very satisfying! I didn’t think of adding spinach or other greens to it, but I should have! My blood sugar was always perfect after one of those smoothies, as the protein content in the soy milk counter-balanced the glucose in the fruit. You could try it with a high-protein Greek yogurt too, like fage. I noticed that as long as I had a good amount of protein with my fruit, my bg levels were great. Give it a try and see how you do!
Howdy!
I usually try and drink water 30 minutes before and after a meal. Can I drink water along with the smoothie or treat it like a do a meal?
Also I read somewhere that smoothies should be consumed at room temp. Is that so? I like mine cold
Thanks in advance!
Blen
Water is totally fine with a green smoothie! And you could probably drink it at room temp, but I don’t think it would be as enjoyable as if it was slightly chilled.
Hi! I would like to use smoothies for 1-2 daily meal replacements, but I’m worried that I will still be hungry. Do you recommend adding a protein powder like soy, hemp or whey? Or, should adding Chia seeds or maybe oats help to make me feel full? Thank you.
Can you say some more about alkaloid buildup? I’ve been using spinach as the base for my smoothies then adding a different green as well (like kale, romaine, box choy) but there’s always spinach in there. Is this a problem? Thanks!
Hi Jen and Jadah, thanks so much for putting together this site. I’m super-excited about the 30 day challenge. I live somewhere with fairly limited veggie options though – it’s a very hot climate so we don’t see leafy greens very often. Is there any problem with substituting one leafy green for another? I might be able to get spinach but kale is just not available here. I still want to do the challenge, just looking for ways to make it work for me.
Yes— you can totally substitute one leafy green for another. I do it all the time to recipes depending on what I can get fresh. Yet you will want to change it up a few times during the challenge (too much of one leafy green can cause alkaloid buildup) and it’s simple to avoid…just rotate your leafy greens. I do spinach 60% of the time and then switch between kale, romaine, celery tops, and some other random greens I have on hand. Hope you join us Rebecca!
Thanks for that info. I’m signed up and raring to go! I bought a green yesterday to start me off. No idea what it is – the grocer said it was “like spinach”
I will see how it goes. Can I use parsley as a green? I can get that fairly reliably. Also rocket (arugula) but I can’t imagine that would taste that nice since it is such a strong flavour.
I’ve used arugula a few times— not my favorite but not horrible. Parsley would be a great addition too! I say use what you can get your hands on easily— you want this to be a lifestyle change and not to have to go out of your way every week too much or it won’t stick.
Hi I signed up for this challenge, now I just wanted to see how this works. I am very new to this, I have never done this before. On April1, do we receive a recipe for a smoothie for day 1? And then another recipe for Day 2, etc? If you could please fill me in on this this would be great ! Thanks
Hey Deyci— we will be sending you emails in the coming weeks to help you get ready for this. But the gist is that we will send you a weekly email that has the challenge, recipes for the week we suggest you try out and a shopping list to make it easier for you. So you will have all the knowledge and supplies ahead of time and be good to go for the entire week of each challenge (there are 4 challenges, one a wee during the month of April). Hope that helps and glad to have you here asking questions— we truly love it!
Hey
just got introduced to your site by a friend who’s absessed with the green smoothie phenomenon.. I have heard that green smoothies can help with acne.. How true is this? And if it is are there specific fruits and vegetables I should be blending?
Hi Jen!
How are you supposed to do this challenge if you want to lose weight? Simply by replacing one meal with any of your smoothies?
How does it work?
Thank you!
Hi Nadine. Jadah replaced 1-2 meals a day with green smoothies and lost some excess pounds and managed to keep it off with switching to one green smoothie a day (now for breakfast). Our smoothies yield about 4-5 cups, which is about 2 serving sizes. So feel free to have 2 cups for breakfast and 2 cups later in the day as a snack or meal replacement. The fiber in raw vegetables will help you stay fuller and the nutrients will truly nourish your body so you won’t have as many bad cravings. Make sure you are adding protein and healthy fats to your smoothies too, if you are using them as meal replacements for a long time. We talk all about that in the 30 Day Green Smoothie Challenge guide. I would also consult a dietician to make sure you are adding the correct nutrients that your body needs— everyone is different and we are just sharing what has worked for us personally. Hope that helps and best of luck! —Jen
what if i drink a different smoothie recipe every day (i try different fruits or vegetables), is it wrong or i should really try one recipe for a week long ?
Hi Melissa. We definitely recommend changing up your smoothies! You can have a different one every day of the week— the point is to just pack in those fruits and veggies so that you are getting enough every day. And rotating your greens is very important— so make sure to use a variety of leafy greens like kale, spinach, romaine, arugula, bok choy, etc.
Thanks for the helpful info. I’m trying to drop the “last 10 pounds” after my third child. Getting older is not fun…
A safer option to the tofu could also be nonfat, plain Greek yogurt, right? And do you drink a green smoothie in place of a regular meal, or do you drink the smoothies AS your actual meals? Some sites have cautioned against combining a green smoothing with protein (from a main meal) a the fruit/fat combination could cause quite a bit of bloating. I’m experiencing a fair amount of bloating in these first few days of this new lifestyle, but am certainly feeling more energy and at Starbucks today I didn’t even want the brownie that would typically shout out my name.
I totally get it Allison. I have two kids and still not what I used to be
You could definitely use Greek yogurt— yet dairy is another iffy food topic due to food allergies and sensitivities. We try to stay away from dairy since me and my daughter are both sensitive to it. And I drink 2 cups for green smoothie every morning for breakfast and then somedays I will have it for dinner. This helps with weight issues for me. I haven’t noticed any bloating when using hemp protein or almond butter in my smoothies for a protein boost. It’s honestly a lot of trial and error in figuring out what works for your body, since we are all different. And I love that they brownie left you alone today at Starbucks– that’s so funny.
Started drinking green smoothies for dinner about 3 days ago. Usually, my husband and I ALWAYS ended our day with a little dessert after the kids went to bed. Ice cream, a cookie (or two or three), split a slice of pie, etc. But tonight I just didn’t want it. It’s four hours past my smoothie and I still feel semi-full.
Just wondering if anyone uses organic silken tofu in their recipes to increase protein levels. Why or why not? Thanks so much! Also, for weight loss are there less caloric-dense options you would recommend other than the kiwi strawberry recipe?
Hey Allison! I love your date/dessert with your husband, so sweet! You can definitely add tofu to your smoothie to increase the protein levels. Just be careful though, soy is really not as good for our bodies as it once was thought to be. More than 90% of soy beans grown in the US are genetically modified. This article is pretty interesting here (it brings in two experts to discuss the whole soy debate): http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/23/soy-healthy_n_1823052.html
As for weight loss, I would recommend using low glycemic fruits (berries, oranges, cherries, peaches, pears, apples, etc) and adding hemp protein to your smoothies to boost your protein intake. Using water as your base will also lower your caloric intake. As long as you do 2 cups leafy greens/3 cups fruits you will have a pretty yummy tasting smoothie. So have some fun and experiment!
Hey there if i want to do the challenge now (24th of Jan) could i get all the weekly emails emailed to me so i can still do the challenge or is it too late?
thanks
x
Hi Caitlin, sorry I missed this. The challenge is live. We are hosting another live and free challenge April 1st. Sign-up here: http://www.simplegreensmoothies.com/30-day-challenge-april-1
We also have our 30-day green smoothie challenge eGuide on sale for $5 if you want to get started earlier: http://www.simplegreensmoothies.com/30-day-challenge-guide
Thanks so much
Hello, I’ve recently started making green smoothies pretty consistently when your 30 day challenge started and I love it! It seems as though its changed people’s lives health wise, why do they say that blending your veggies kills the nutrients? I don’t get it…I still love them, either way this is the only way I’ll get this much veggies and fruit into my body
Hi, first day for challenge will be tomorrow, better late than never. I was wondering your opinion of the nutra bullet.
Thank you Jen! My mom made some cabbage the other day and left a few pieces out for me, said “here, blend that up” LOL! I’ve been giving her a shot of green smoothie a day till she can get to a half cup at least, lol! Gave my aunt a shot today…told my family we’ll all be green soon. Have a great day!
Also, it’s day 3 for me and I’m feeling the alertness…usually by 5pm, I need a nap! Excited to reap the benefits of what the green smoothies are sowing!
Haha. I love it! Thanks Natasha.
I haven’t seen cabbage as a leafy green veggie to try in smoothies, is there a reason for that?
Great question Natasha. I have used cabbage in a green smoothie— it’s high in antioxidants and that appeals to me. Yet you have to be careful with how much you use— it can turn the flavor south very fast. I recommend using half cabbage and half spinach if you want to introduce cabbage to your green smoothies.
This is great information for me to start out. I have a health condition where I can’t eat spinach. Can you recommend other vegetables as a replacement where the recipe calls for spinach? And will this change the true taste or nutritional value of the altered smoothies? Thanks so much for the guidance!
Hi Dee. Spinach is the most mild tasting green, and a great beginner leaf for smoothies. Yet we are BIG advocates of rotating greens so feel free to swap the spinach out. Some other leafy greens we use regularly are: kale, romaine and arugala. You can also try:
beet greens
bok choy
celery
collard greens
dandelion greens
kale (red, green and black)
lambquarters
lettuce, all kinds
mixed baby greens
mustard greens
sprouts
swiss chard
turnip greens
herbs (basil, cilantro, mint, parsley)
I have been having a green smoothie for breakfast for a while now…but I usually put greek yogurt in mine. Is there a reason you don’t put dairy in your smoothies? Also, is it bad to have the same smoothie all the time or should we be mixing up our veggies/fruit constantly to ensure we get all the essentials? Thanks, love your site!
Hi Alisa, many people add dairy/yogurt to their smoothies. Dairy doesn’t always digest well in people’s bodies, so we avoid it here, but don’t stop anyone else from doing so. We try to make our recipes focused on a plant-based diet avoiding animal products. I usually have the same smoothie everyday. I mix it up every now and then– especially since people want more recipes on the site
It’s important to rotate your greens. We will talk about that this upcoming week for our challenge. Are you signed up for it? Join us if you can. It’s free and easy to follow along: http://www.simplegreensmoothies.com/30-day-challenge
I love green smoothies but I want to gain weight or at least maintain my weight instead of losing weight. Any tips to bulk up the smoothies? I’ve added dates to my smoothies in the past but wanted to see if there’s anything else I should be doing. Thanks so much for this awesome site and challenge!!
Twee, you can look to add more high-calorie fruits in to your smoothies. Instead of replacing a green smoothie as a meal, add it on top of what you already eat. Good luck!
Hi!!
Can i replace a meal (breakfast or dinner) with one smoothie? I want to loose weight. Thank you.
Absolutely! Green smoothies are a great meal replacement— full of nutrients and vitamins. I drink one for breakfast every day.
Do you have calorie and nutritional information for the smoothie recipes you post?
Hi – I can’t find the beginner’s luck smoothie. Could you please copy and paste for me? Thanks!
hi there
do we start this challenge with the smoothie begginers luck green smoothie everyday for the first week or for the 30 days can we mix the smoothies up to the recipes on here and instagram ??
thanks xxx
Hi Jessica— the Beginner’s Luck smoothie is to get you started. You can use that and any other one’s you personally prefer (online, instagram, etc)— it’s totally up to you. The Beginner’s Luck is just a nice transition into the world of green smoothies.
When we start Challenge #1 on Monday, we will give you specific recipes that go along with that week’s challenge. Hope that helps!
Hi! So I’m wondering, will you send us the 30 recipes ahead of time or ? I want to be organized and DO this, kwim? Thanks so much! Already downloaded my free e-bbok (thank you) and got an extra few off your website.
Should I start with those?
Nicole from Canada
Hi Nicole, are you getting all of the 30 day challenge details? Make sure to sign-up at http://www.simplegreensmoothies.com/30-day-challenge
Signed up and ready to go!!! Just a few questions. If you use the two smoothies as meal replacements, do you usually have a snack in between? If so what kinds? Also what are your thoughts on Goji berries? Thanks!!!
Goji berries are great. A great topping for smoothies or as a snack. Yes, snack in between meals or whenever you’re hungry. This is not a fast, so please eat. I usually snack on lots of whole fruits (apples, pears, clementines, grapes), carrots, hardboiled eggs, nuts (almonds and pistachios).
we have a family member with a tree nut allergy. Can I use rice milk instead of almond milk? If so, will there still be enough protein in the smoothie? Any suggestions you can provide to accommodate for this allergy would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Rice milk is a great alternative. You can find ways to supplement in other ways instead of adding tons of protein to your smoothies too.
I m not able to download the 101 guide.
Were you able to download it yet? It’s a link you click (and not an attachment). If you still can’t download, please send me an email simplegreensmoothies@gmail.com
Great info. Are you mind readers?
Sandy, you’re so adorable! Feel free to ask any other questions you might have that we didn’t answer here.
Can you freeze the smoothies??? if you make them ahead of time??
Hey Hilary. You could freeze them ahead of time and defrost throughout the day. I personally have never done this— I keep my extras in the fridge and drink later that day or sometimes the next morning if I still have some. Yet freezing in bulk shouldn’t be a problem— aside from a subtle change in consistency.