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The Green Machine is loaded with pineapple, mango, strawberries, and banana.<\/p>\n
Switch up your smoothies a bit, depending on what fruits are in season.\u00a0Aim for 1-1\/2 cups of fruit per smoothie.\u00a0Frozen fruit is the best since it blends up thicker than fresh.<\/p>\n
We always have bananas and pineapples on hand. When the bananas are ripe, they are peeled, cut and frozen in large ziplocks. The fresh pineapple is trimmed, cut into cubes, and stored in the freezer. We prefer to freeze our own pineapples since we don’t have much luck in getting tasty store bought frozen ones.<\/p>\n
As far as the berries and other fruit, most of the year we buy blueberries, strawberries, cherries, and mango frozen.<\/p>\n
Add-Ins<\/strong><\/p>\n
To the batch of smoothies, add 1\/2 – 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder (or fresh turmeric) and 1\/2 – 1 teaspoon of Ceylon cinnamon.<\/p>\n
Sometimes we’ll also add chia or flax seeds, or top our smoothies with hemp seeds.<\/p>\n
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How Much Fruit is Too Much?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Some people have concerns about the sugar content of fruit, thus restricting their fruit intake. Dr. Michael Greger puts fruit to the test in this short video (just under 4 minutes),\u00a0how much fruit is too much?<\/a><\/p>\n
The Truth About Cinnamon and Turmeric<\/strong><\/p>\n
Cinnamon and turmeric are two of the healthiest spices on the planet! That’s a fact, but there are things to be aware of.<\/p>\n
-Cassia (known as regular cinnamon) and Ceylon (known as true cinnamon) are the 2 types of cinnamon. Most cinnamon available on the market is Cassia. Cassia cinnamon contains high amounts of coumarin, which has been linked to conditions like liver damage and cancer.<\/p>\n
Ceylon cinnamon<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>only contains trace amounts of coumarin, so when possible purchase Ceylon. Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, lowers blood sugar levels, fights various infections, helps protect against cancer, and has beneficial effects on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.<\/p>\n
-Be sure to purchase high quality turmeric, as there can be a danger of lead contamination. Bangladesh is one of the leading turmeric-growing regions in the world. Some spice processors in Bangladesh use an industrial lead chromate pigment to infuse turmeric with a bright yellow color. Lead can also come from soil contamination.<\/p>\n
Turmeric is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat inflammation. Uses include cancer prevention and treatment as well as treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and infections.<\/p>\n
A few years ago, Joel suffered from severe inflammation that almost forced him to quit work. Months after taking turmeric supplements and going on a plant-based diet, his inflammation was gone. Today, he’s in the best shape ever!<\/p>\n
Chef Joel’s Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n
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To save time in the morning, pick a day to make smoothie kits. Measure 3 cups of your favorite fruit combinations and place into ziplock quart freezer bags (3 cups of fruit makes 2 smoothies). Prepare enough fruit kits for the week ahead and freeze. In the morning, all you’ll have to do is add liquid, greens, and add-ins to your blender. Then dump in the frozen fruit and blend for about 30 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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If you add lemon or other acidic fruits or vegetables to your smoothie, the enamel on your teeth may soften temporarily. Be sure to rinse your mouth with water after drinking a sour smoothie.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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