Haven’t eaten meat for 30 days. I didn’t eat meat often anyway so I really don’t miss it or crave it.
I’ve been drinking smoothies (or not do smooth due to our not so studly blender) made of greens, fruits, flax, and rice protein almost daily. I started this because my tattoo artist was always drinking these beautiful green drinks that she so seemed to enjoy. I asked her what the heck she was drinking the last time I saw her. Green smoothie was her reply. I don’t ever get enough greens or fruit so I thought I would try it. Linda was on board for the experiment too, so we started. After a less than pleasant first off I did a little googling. Lo and behold there’s an entire movement, loads of recipes and philosophies around green smoothies out there.
Lacinato kale, a favorite variety
After a few tweaks our smoothies became really tasty. I’m starting to crave more than one a day and have preferred greens. All variety of kale and spinach being my favorites.
Being fond of research and learning I’m looking forward to learning more about eating green and raw food eating.
photo credit: Mariquita Farm @ www.mariquita.com
I am pretty ‘green’ when it comes to green and raw eating. Would love to know your recipe! Eating greens is the one area I really need to work on, nutritionally speaking
Congratulations on your first month, I read somewhere that it takes 4-6 weeks to form a habit, great work!
By: Amy on January 31, 2009
at 9:37 pm
lol…I’m pretty “green” too. My favorite recipe that I’ve come up with is:
3 cups kale (cut into salad size pieces)
1 cup water
1 medium banana
1 cup mixed berries (blue, black, & rasp)
1 tbl flax
1 tbl rice protein (unflavored)
put all into blender & blend on high till it’s as smooth as you can get it
(our blender is so-so, a kitchen aid. I usually blend on puree for a minute then liquefy for 1-2 additional. comes out a little thicker than I would like but..that’s the way it goes).
thanks for asking. love, alex
By: knutcub on January 31, 2009
at 9:52 pm
This actually sounds pretty good and packed full of goodness and greeness
Does this recipe make enough for one or two? Not that I think Dale would ever let it touch his lips, but just curious.
By: Amy on February 2, 2009
at 5:47 pm
It really is pretty good! This makes one big serving (about 12 oz) I’ve started doubling up & making both Ducky’s & mine at the same time…seems to work just fine.
By: knutcub on February 2, 2009
at 6:53 pm
This has been so good for us, Honey. And, I feel so good about doing it. Thanks for getting us going and keeping us rolling! I want us to keep it up.
By: Ducky on February 15, 2009
at 9:30 pm