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This is a great resource!
I am having daily green smoothies not as part of any complex plan, but simply to get enough vegetables in my diet with a minimum of preparation and to promote weight loss. I have a few questions.
1. For those using flaxseed, are there further benefits by grinding the flaxseed before adding it to the smoothie? It would be a pain in the butt, but is it worth it?
2. The health benefits of spirulina seem to be quite contested. Has anyone reaped real benefit from spirulina? Frankly, after some reading I have no idea if it's a wonder supplement or a load of BS.
3. I notice that leafy greens like kale, swiss chard and collards are not listed in that "superfood" list. Along with spinach and cucumbers, those have been the most common vegetables I use because I read that they are extremely healthy and nutrient-rich. I assumed that foods like bell peppers, cabbage, romaine and carrots were basically low-nutrient roughage. Am I turned around on this?
Thanks
I am having daily green smoothies not as part of any complex plan, but simply to get enough vegetables in my diet with a minimum of preparation and to promote weight loss. I have a few questions.
1. For those using flaxseed, are there further benefits by grinding the flaxseed before adding it to the smoothie? It would be a pain in the butt, but is it worth it?
2. The health benefits of spirulina seem to be quite contested. Has anyone reaped real benefit from spirulina? Frankly, after some reading I have no idea if it's a wonder supplement or a load of BS.
3. I notice that leafy greens like kale, swiss chard and collards are not listed in that "superfood" list. Along with spinach and cucumbers, those have been the most common vegetables I use because I read that they are extremely healthy and nutrient-rich. I assumed that foods like bell peppers, cabbage, romaine and carrots were basically low-nutrient roughage. Am I turned around on this?
Thanks