_raVen_ Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 (edited) Hi, Everyone I registered on this site a long time ago, posted once and only came back, being reminded by Jay (Hi, Jay ) about this site. I forgot what name I had originally registered! Anyway, good to be here. I'm vegan, high raw; been vegan, I guess 10 + years and high raw over one year -- actually, I've been 100 % raw (food intake) but don't call myself or want to be really identified as a "raw foodist." And at any time I may fall into cooked food debauchery My mission is to turn you all into lovers of Green Smoothies If you don't know what they are read HEREand HEREthese are *the* most nutritious things you can consume. AND what better way to get all those greens you know you're supposed to be consuming daily? Ha? What better way, I ask? Nice to meet you All! Edited April 29, 2006 by _raVen_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Cool, Raven. I'll try to make one of those smoothies tonight. You're pretty fast on the email there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Hey Raven, Welcome to the group! Great to have you here. Jay, thanks for bringing another member back to join us Green drinks rule! I am eating a lot more raw foods these days. Ever since I met Tonya Kay and Brendan Brazier I started eating more raw foods and in the past month I've been eating mostly fruit all day at work and cooked foods at night. But green drinks are for sure being consumed by me a lot now! Welcome back! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Welcome (back) dood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Hey RaVen, Nice to meet you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanders77 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Hey Raven! Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Welcome Raven. Cool nickname and cool avatar Maybe i'll try a green smoothie someday ... Love and peaceDaywalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Welcome Raven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrispyQ Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Welcome Raven! Love your avatar! Thanks for the smoothies links. Will check them out. Always on the lookout for better smoothies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciton Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Hi Raven!Interesting smoothies.. I'll try them out.All the best,Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_raVen_ Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 Thanks so much for the welcomes! Jay, I'm gonna hold you to that! Try them!Robert, awesome aren't they?!!! So much better than green juices!By the way, saw you in Veg News mag this month -- lookin' good!And Congrats to VeganEssentials (Ryan) for his appearance there as well!Brendan is great! He's such an inspiration. I love that he's high raw too; he's a credible, respectable source for nutrition and the legitimacy of eating lots of raw. Seasiren, Phoenix, Richard, Flanders77, thanks, nice to meet you all. Daywalker, thanks, I fancy meself a raven from time to time . Try the green smoothies! Thank you Crash! CrispyQ, hi . Try the smoothies. Make 'em sweet! You'll not be disappointed and you'll feel the energy! Awesome, exciton, Yay! Lemme know how it comes out and what you think Recognizing lots of names here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Hey Raven, i'm a bit of a newbie to veg lifestyle. How does one make a green smoothie??? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_raVen_ Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 Hi, Phoenix! I like newbies Green smoothies are smoothies made with whole leaves of greens and fruit.The original ratio is 60% Fruit: 40% Greens. You can vary this to taste, most beginners use more fruit if needed to suit their taste or you can add stevia to sweeten like I do. The links I provided above (in my first post-the blue type) tells all about them; give them a read! They aren't long. Here is an excerpt for some very simple smoothies; try these or use them as a guide. Eventually, you'll be whipping up your own to your own taste: Mango-parsley 2 large mangos1 bunch parsleyWater Peach-spinach 6 peaches2 handfuls of spinach leavesWater Mango-weeds 2 mangos1 handful of lambs quarters, stinging nettles, purslane, etcWater Strawberry-banana-romaine 1-cup strawberries2 bananas½ bunch romaineWater Apple-kale-lemon 4 apples½ lemon juice4-5 leaves of kaleWater Kiwi-banana-celery 4 very ripe kiwis1 ripe banana3 stalks of celeryWater.Pear-kale-mint 4 ripe pears4-5 leaves of kale½ bunch of mintWater Finger banana-spinach 10 finger-bananas2 handfuls of spinach leavesWater Bosc pear-raspberry-kale 3 bosc pears1 handful of raspberries4-5 leaves of kaleWater In a blender (a good powerful one is best, see note below) add your fruit and water. Then, add the green leaves (trim off the tough stalks) Blend on "high" till super creamy and smooth. Adjust sweetness, if needed.Drink immediately. Best to drink right away as nutrients are lost as it sits. If kale, collards, or other greens taste too strong for you (try not to start out using bitter greens ;D) try lettuces or spinach or other mild green. My favorites are bok choy, kale, collards, and mache (lamb's lettuce). Also mild and yummy are vegetable tops! The veggies you buy with greens attached can be eaten and are very nutritious; don't throw them away! For example, carrot tops, beet tops, parsnip tops, radish tops, etc. -- all are smoothie-able! See how great green smoothies are? No waste, and you get so much nutrition Notes:You can use a regular blender, but a powerful one is best. Have you heard of a VitaMix or a K-tec? They are super blenders. There is a European version at THIS SITE, and they sell a VitaMix too. A less expensive American source for VitaMix is HERE or you can go to the VITAMIX SITE.Less expensive, but nice are the TRIBEST PERSONAL BLENDER or the MAGIC BULLET, both of which are smaller, inexpensive, come with accessories and are convenient and a favorite for folks who like to use them at work. Personally, I think it's worth it to invest in high-powered blender like a VitaMix, K-tec, or the NewGena; you will find you use it a lot. Otherwise use your regular blender but add the ingredients incrementally to avoid overburdening it. Add fruit and water first, blend; then add the greens a handful at a time; blend. Works just fine these are very nutritious. They should be thick (or if you prefer thin add more water) and creamy. Try any seasonal or favorite fruit. Summer fruits are yummy. You can add other things to this as well, such as a protein supplement or others. Whew! Are your eyes rolling back into your head yet?! One more thing: here are a few pics. So no one is confused, use the whole leaves in the blender NOT juiced greens, as the last picture shows. Did I cover everything? Ask away if you have any questions! http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/Raven_PZ/Picture17320x240.jpg-Green Smoothiehttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/Raven_PZ/SmoothiedGreens.jpg-Another...http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/Raven_PZ/Picture9320x240.jpg-kale, collards, bok choyhttp://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/Raven_PZ/Greens4Smoothie1320x240.jpg-VitaMix blender full of greens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I just did 2 pears with three collard green leaves. It was good. It looked very green yet just tasted sweet. Next time I'll try 4 leaves. Definitely going to add that to my diet. It's very easy to make. Thanks very much for bringing it up Raven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Thanks my FINE FEATHERED FRIEND..... My jaws are watering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compassionategirl Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Havent been online much as I have no internet at home these days but welcome to this awesome community. Looking forward to getting to know you better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Raven, what kind of fruit do you like in them? Pears were great but I just tried an apple with collard greens and it really doesn't taste very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9nines Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Do you think this would be powerful enough: --Cuisinart SmartPower Premier Blender A wise choice, the Smart Power blender features a powerful 600-watt motor, 50-oz. glass jar, ice crush and pulse buttons plus count-up timer with continuous beep after 5 minutes of blending time. Cast metal and brushed stainless design. Includes instructions and recipe booklet.-- 600 watts would be about 0.80 horsepower so it is about half the power of the Vitamax 4500, which has a 2 horsepower motor.) I can get the Cuisinart one for $100 at a local store where I have a $65 gift certificate. The Vitamix will be $350. What do you think? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_raVen_ Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 Jay, I answered in your food thread. The author of the Smoothie article also lists pears as a favorite. Hi, 9nines I would save for a vitamix! It's so worth it. That's what I did. People still have theirs after 25 years. But, if you can't wait, a 600 watt would work. Just add the fruit and liquid/water first, blend; add some leaves, blend; add more leaves; etc. This, so you won't overburden the blender. The point is to completely emulsify the greens so there is no grittiness or tiny pieces so it's totally smooth. Also, cold or frozen fruit and cold water or ice is good to keep the smoothie from overheating, if you find that happens. I got my vitamix about 6 years ago and I never made smoothies. I used it all the time, though, for other recipes I'd make. Almost daily. I've been making green smoothies for over a year now. Just so you know the VitaMix is a workhorse, and you'll find you'll use it for other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 My Mom had a vita mix when I was growing up. It had a little tap on the side and I hated using it because that tap was impossible to get fully clean. I think it would be better without the tap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Welcome! I'm from So.Cal as well. Where abouts are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Awesome Tyler, you should meet up with us for the Vegan Vacation that will be a week in L.A. in late July or early-mid August...I'm still figuring it out but should have SET DATES in the next 5 days or so. Tell your friends from So Cal to join our group too! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_raVen_ Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Hi ,I'm in L.A. county. Welcome! evan, what's a tap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9nines Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Jay, I answered in your food thread. The author of the Smoothie article also lists pears as a favorite. Hi, 9nines The point is to completely emulsify the greens so there is no grittiness or tiny pieces so it's totally smooth. My old blender does not seem to strain, with about 5 or 6 dark green leaves (chard, kale etc.) but it is gritty and stringy. I run it about 1 to 2 minutes. How long does the Vitamix take to make it as smooth, as you describe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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