Comments on: Benefits of a Blended Salad http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html Real People Real Results Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:39:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: David Goldbeck http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1349 David Goldbeck Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:35:31 +0000 http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1349 There is no doubt that a critical underpinning of a healthy diet is significant consumption of vegetables and fruit. Unfortunately, many adults do not like these fine foods - so we must make sure kids don’t develop these attitudes. Parents and teachers interested in getting kids to develop friendly feelings towards fruits and vegetables should take a look at a new book called “The ABC’s of Fruits and Vegetables and Beyond.” Out only a few months and already being bought in quantity for class use. Suited for kids of all ages as it is two books in one – children first learn their alphabet through produce poems and then go on to more mature activities. It is coauthored by best-selling food writer David Goldbeck (me) and Jim Henson writer Steve Charney. You can learn more at HealthyHighways.com There is no doubt that a critical underpinning of a healthy diet is significant consumption of vegetables and fruit. Unfortunately, many adults do not like these fine foods - so we must make sure kids don’t develop these attitudes. Parents and teachers interested in getting kids to develop friendly feelings towards fruits and vegetables should take a look at a new book called “The ABC’s of Fruits and Vegetables and Beyond.” Out only a few months and already being bought in quantity for class use. Suited for kids of all ages as it is two books in one – children first learn their alphabet through produce poems and then go on to more mature activities. It is coauthored by best-selling food writer David Goldbeck (me) and Jim Henson writer Steve Charney. You can learn more at HealthyHighways.com

]]> By: Annie http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1355 Annie Sun, 06 Apr 2008 02:26:02 +0000 http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1355 Ok - my husband and I tried a blended salad for breakfast this morning and it was very good. We used a 50/50 mix of spring mix and baby spinach, added some yogurt, a couple tablespoons of almond butter, some ground flax seed and brown rice protein powder. Yummy! Oh, I also a added a little "broccoli slaw" to it. ~ Annie Ok - my husband and I tried a blended salad for breakfast this morning and it was very good. We used a 50/50 mix of spring mix and baby spinach, added some yogurt, a couple tablespoons of almond butter, some ground flax seed and brown rice protein powder. Yummy! Oh, I also a added a little “broccoli slaw” to it.

~ Annie

]]> By: Ed http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1356 Ed Sun, 06 Apr 2008 08:31:34 +0000 http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1356 I found a ready to mix "Instafresh" powder that includes 30 fruits and berries, 30 super greens and vegetables, 11 nuts, seeds and sprouts all in an easy to mix, delicious, organic concentrate that comes to you with 83 Active Enzymes and Fulvic Minerals and 22 Resilient Living Probiotics. It's absolutely the best raw whole food supplement on the market today. And all for just $1 per serving! Now that's juicing for the new millenium! Try a sample at Http://www.urilife.net/realfoodforlife Grace and Peace, Ed I found a ready to mix “Instafresh” powder that includes 30 fruits and berries, 30 super greens and vegetables, 11 nuts, seeds and sprouts all in an easy to mix, delicious, organic concentrate that comes to you with 83 Active Enzymes and Fulvic Minerals and 22 Resilient Living Probiotics. It’s absolutely the best raw whole food supplement on the market today. And all for just $1 per serving! Now that’s juicing for the new millenium! Try a sample at Http://www.urilife.net/realfoodforlife

Grace and Peace,
Ed

]]> By: Rob http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1358 Rob Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:05:14 +0000 http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1358 Cool Annie, however the yogurt part of it wouldn't be a living food you understand. Are you still choosing to eat dairy as part of your lifestyle? Cool Annie, however the yogurt part of it wouldn’t be a living food you understand.

Are you still choosing to eat dairy as part of your lifestyle?

]]> By: Annie http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1359 Annie Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:29:10 +0000 http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1359 Yes, of course I understand that about yogurt. The main reason is to add probiotics to my diet as well and without taking another supplement, I find that's the simplest way to do so. If you know of another method for getting those live flora, I'm all ears. Other than yogurt, I don't eat dairy products very often with exception of a piece of cheese or two now and then. ~ Annie Yes, of course I understand that about yogurt. The main reason is to add probiotics to my diet as well and without taking another supplement, I find that’s the simplest way to do so. If you know of another method for getting those live flora, I’m all ears.

Other than yogurt, I don’t eat dairy products very often with exception of a piece of cheese or two now and then.

~ Annie

]]> By: Ryan http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1363 Ryan Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:38:03 +0000 http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1363 Wow, I just tried the, "Smooth and Creamy Greeny", and it was AWESOME! I'm a 356 lb dude on a mission to lose. I used to weigh in at a slim 198 (I'm 6'5") 7 years ago when I was in the Military, but years of pizza, beer, and bad food made me grow horizontal instead of vertical! Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for the recipes - I just bought a kick ass blender a few weeks ago for this, and I feel amazing! My body hasn't seen this much nutrition in a long, long time. Wow, I just tried the, “Smooth and Creamy Greeny”, and it was AWESOME! I’m a 356 lb dude on a mission to lose. I used to weigh in at a slim 198 (I’m 6′5″) 7 years ago when I was in the Military, but years of pizza, beer, and bad food made me grow horizontal instead of vertical!

Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for the recipes - I just bought a kick ass blender a few weeks ago for this, and I feel amazing! My body hasn’t seen this much nutrition in a long, long time.

]]> By: Rob http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1365 Rob Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:31:07 +0000 http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1365 awesome Ryan - 198 for 6'5" sounds a little light. What are you shooting for now? are you subscribed to <a href="http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/author/darlene/" rel="nofollow">Darlene's whole food recipes</a> (weekly) ? awesome Ryan - 198 for 6′5″ sounds a little light. What are you shooting for now?

are you subscribed to Darlene’s whole food recipes (weekly) ?

]]> By: Jesse http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1370 Jesse Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:31:24 +0000 http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1370 Rob, great article, which got me to try what is otherwise a daunting concept. I always tried to eat lots of dark leafy salads (including lots of lacinato kale and cilantro), but I found shortly afterwards I would be ravenously hungry, more so than if I had not eaten the large salad. Just the opposite occurs now when I blend the salad (or juice it, which however loses the fiber of course, which is better than any probiotic!), I feel satisfied for a long time afterwards. I guess this is due to the lack of absorbable nutrition, from poorly masticated vegetables, and maybe the high energy consumption to digest them? I found it important to thoroughly blend the vegetables with my cheap blender in order to make a very smooth consistency which is easy to briefly chew and drink like a regular smoothie. If it's not smooth, it's almost impossible for me to consume. Also the banana and half (no more) of an avocado really makes it smooth. Some honey really helps for taste. Rob, great article, which got me to try what is otherwise a daunting concept. I always tried to eat lots of dark leafy salads (including lots of lacinato kale and cilantro), but I found shortly afterwards I would be ravenously hungry, more so than if I had not eaten the large salad. Just the opposite occurs now when I blend the salad (or juice it, which however loses the fiber of course, which is better than any probiotic!), I feel satisfied for a long time afterwards. I guess this is due to the lack of absorbable nutrition, from poorly masticated vegetables, and maybe the high energy consumption to digest them?

I found it important to thoroughly blend the vegetables with my cheap blender in order to make a very smooth consistency which is easy to briefly chew and drink like a regular smoothie. If it’s not smooth, it’s almost impossible for me to consume. Also the banana and half (no more) of an avocado really makes it smooth. Some honey really helps for taste.

]]> By: Rob http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1372 Rob Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:44:21 +0000 http://www.formerfatguyblog.com/2008/04/03/benefits-of-a-blended-salad.html#comment-1372 Jesse - I use Sunrider brand stevia to add some sweetness, but yes, honey or Agave nectar is fine too. I find, as you do, that avocado adds the creamyness. Hemp hearts work well too for creamyness. here's my "weird" find about the blended smoothie: It makes me pee a lot. If I have this at 9:00 PM, I'm up peeing 3x during the night and then again first thing in the am. My recipe makes about 6 or 7 cups worth though. That <i>might</i> have something to do with it, lol Jesse - I use Sunrider brand stevia to add some sweetness, but yes, honey or Agave nectar is fine too.

I find, as you do, that avocado adds the creamyness. Hemp hearts work well too for creamyness.

here’s my “weird” find about the blended smoothie: It makes me pee a lot. If I have this at 9:00 PM, I’m up peeing 3x during the night and then again first thing in the am. My recipe makes about 6 or 7 cups worth though. That might have something to do with it, lol

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