Our BiG event is underway and we’re still working hard to reach out and make our goal of raising $10 000 for The Lower East Side Girls Club. We’ve decided to keep the event open until we reach that goal! We’re determined that at least 100 girls from the Lower East Side will have a choice this year… that 100 girls will be able to learn about smoothies, eco-living, and self-empowerment rather than joining many who find themselves stuck in the traps of junk food, poverty, and self-defeat.
We’re going to need help to make that difference in those lives. All it takes is $10. And we know we can. We already KNOW what a difference just adding green smoothies for 10 days can make. It’s not about being perfect… it’s about doing things differently and with more goodness. We’d love to share a letter that came to us recently from a 10-Day green smoothie challenger. Find out the difference that greens made for Marie-Eve! (more…)
For 10 days, thousands of women will come together to hear the stories and share the wisdom of a star-studded list of 40 speakers. Exploring the subjects of sensuality, spirit, food, and relationships as much as fitness, beauty, health, money, attitude and family.
And I happened to pop into the Emerald Lounge a few minutes ago, and I saw even more great posts! I’m so flattered and pleased by the positive response so far! And I hope all those bodies out there are humming with green energy and optimism! I myself am on a high that I think involves a lot of gratitude… gratitude that I can spend my days doing work I love and that makes other people feel better and positive. It’s WIN WIN!!
My name is Julie. This is my second Green Smoothie class! I LOVE all of the BEAUTIFUL art work on the Green Smoothie Queens/Raw Divas colorful web pages, E-letters and E-books! (Art work is very inspiring!) I find the Queens and Divas to be very enthusiastic, offering such wisdom/logic and encouragement! The Queens and Divas offer SO MUCH information - we simply cannot fail!!! This is a wonderful web site!
Stephanie, I’m grateful to maximize your green ripples by sharing your words and your recipe with our green smoothie community at large. And you made so many important points. Sometimes, there are so, so many of us flying around kitchens looking after others it takes a real effort to just step aside from the busy lives that we lead and just give some quiet attention to where we’re at with our lifestyle. How often do we take the time to just put something in our mouth and savor it for a moment before we consume it? 
Greetings to all sunshine slurpers! Today we’re into Day 1 of the LIVE 
So here I am reading all I can about raw food while breastfeeding my newborn!
The frozen strawberries give a delicious juicy coolness; they’re packed with vitamin C and potent antioxidants such as the anthocyanins which give them their rich red colour and which help to protect cell structures and prevent oxygen damage in the body. They are also anti-inflammatory (excellent for my sugar eating folks) and protective against certain cancers.
Good old bananas provide a great source of energy which got my flagging family off the sofa and out into the countryside for a good long walk. (Not the 93-year old. My smoothies aren’t quite that magical!). They also provide the mood boosting amino acid tryptophan and have a natural antacid effect on the stomach to counteract the acidity caused by a glut of rich foods. Their high levels of potassium are beneficial for lowering raised blood-pressure, while their generous levels of B vitamins improve nerve function.
Parsley contains volatile oils which have been shown to inhibit tumour formation in animal studies and is a rich source of vitamin C and vitamin A. It is high in antioxidants and is considered an effective blood cleanser, dissolving sticky deposits in the veins and maintaining the elasticity of the blood vessels. Parsley is also excellent for cleansing the breath! (Good for my cigarette smoking brother-in-law).
Kale, a member of the brassica family, is another cancer preventative due to its sulphur-containing phyto-nutrients, such as sulforaphane, which boosts the body’s detoxification enzymes. Sulforaphane is formed when cruciferous vegetables such as kale are chopped, chewed, or blended. Kale is also well known for its carotenoids which protect the eyes from developing cataracts. In addition to its many other benefits, Kale provides a good dose of calcium.
I never knew eating raw snacks could be this good! Take a step back all you prepackaged, synthesized flavored treats. I’m here to tell you that I have found a new, get me through the cravings, snack.
