*Hemp is Paleo, I referenced a trusted site, The Paleo List, (yes it’s permitted).
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Labels: AIP, drinks, GAPS, green drinks, Paleo, SCD, smoothie.
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Sounds lovely Amber … and great tip! I wish it was strawberry season here!
ReplyI love strawberries in smoothies. Yum. It’s very much strawberry season here! I love the first berries of spring. SO wonderful after a long winter.
ReplyI was just thinking the other day how ginger in a smoothie would taste really delicious and unique. Strawberries and ginger together in this drink sound so refreshing! Thanks for a healthy drink recipe-I am going to make this tomorrow. It’s been crazy hot here for May!
ReplyYum! That looks gorgeous. Didn’t it turn green with the spinach? It’s strawberry season in the UK now so I’m going to take full advantage and give this a go. It looks so refreshing. Also great idea to freeze strawberries as I can’t get hold of them frozen either.
ReplyLabels: better digestion tips, digestion, drinks, green drinks, Holistic healing, vegan, vegetarian.
I love love love this post Amber. It’s right up my alley and so complementary with my studies right now. Thank you so much for doing an amazing post for our launch. I’m so happy The Balanced Platter brought us together!
ReplyGood Morning Maggie,
Thank you so much! It was fun writing this post and I hope the information is helpful to others. Thanks again for this opportunity!
Good luck with your studies. 🙂
Hugs,
–Amber 🙂
Great advice Amber and the drink looks lovely! I see you are a fan of St Dalfour jams too!
ReplyHi There Vicky,
Thanks so much! Oh yes, we love this special Jelly! I have about 1,000 jars and they always come in handy.
Hugs,
–Amber
A reader just left a great question on my Facebook page. She asked what to use instead of oranges and pineapple. Apples would do a great job giving this green drink a little sweet! Seasonal fruits such as strawberries, grapes and peaches would also be lovely. But we have to wait until these become available. Apples are my first suggestion for winter juicing if you can’t have citrus!
ReplyWhat an incredible, informative post! I love greens, too. They’re delicious in a juice, and your addition of fruit will balance out any bitterness from the kale. Honestly, I don’t mind it at all but someone new to green juice might. :)Your storage tips are so helpful. Hate to admit it but I throw out the St. Dalfour jars. I am a little obsessive and like all my jars to match so I buy canning jars and use those. Not frugal or as green as I should be but that’s how I like it.
Thanks so much for your support of TBP! We are so grateful to have your support.
Hugs,
Amy
Hi There Amy,
Thank you.
My philosophy on life is to do what works best for you and to do what makes you feel comfortable and happy. Doing things to simply please others will only drain the spirit. 🙂
Thanks again for the opportunity to be a part of TBP’s launch.
Have a beautiful, restful weekend.
–Amber
What a great post! I love the image of the guy eating, drinking, talking on the phone — all while driving his car! So common in this rushed era we live in. YES, yoga is so good for digestion. I have to get some of those BPA free plastic baby food containers. You’ve reminded and inspired me to do so. Wonderful post. Very thorough.
Melissa
Hi There Melissa,
I agree, that guy is all too familiar…and so funny. Glad I was able to offer some inspiration today!
Be Well,
–Amber
Great post, Amber. I will say that I just recently dove into essential oils and i can’t believe how well the peppermint works! It’s really amazing. I personally tried Young Living – I am not sure if others are able to be taken orally, but I suspect very few are. Anyway, I have been unable to sleep on occasions and after taking about 5 drops I have been able to sleep.
My husband used to chew on fennel seeds after every meal.
Take care!
ReplyHi Adrienne,
I agree 100%, peppermint is amazing. It has really come through for me time and again, and I don’t know if you’ve also experienced this, but it works instantly. I relied on peppermint and chamomile tea while I was pregnant. I was medication free (for Crohn’s) during both my pregnancies, and these herbs alone would calm my painful flare-ups. Incredible! Great advice about the sleeping aid (Geez, I could use this). So great to find a safe, holistic remedy. Good for you!
Love fennel seeds as well.
Have a great weekend Adrienne.
Hugs,
–Amber
This green drink sounds delicious Amber. I love the combination of carrots, cucumber and super greens you used. I am going to make this for my four year old tomorrow!
ReplyHi There Laura,
Thanks so much! I have to say, I was surprised by how much my kids loved it. And the fruit doesn’t totally mask the greens. You still get a taste of the greens, but they aren’t as bitter, and there’s just enough sweet. It’s a nice combo. In the morning I’ve been throwing in a couple of cubes with 1 cup of dairy free milk and a banana for a quick “pre” breakfast before I take my daughter to school. It feels good to get that burst of nutrients in the morning!
ReplyOutstanding post, Amber! Every single person can love green juice combos … they just need to try them. 😉 Good recipes like yours will really help bring new folks into the fold. I just had a green smoothie for lunch, but often juice is just perfect in its lightness, but super nutrition. I love that it yields enough for a whole month, too! 🙂
xo,
Shirley
Hi Shirley,
You’re so right. Drinking kale might not sound very appealing, but a little fruit in there makes it taste great and very “drinkable.” When my kids like something it’s the best seal of approval for me. 🙂 You have a wonderful rest of your weekend Shirley.
ReplyI just pulled out my juicer last week and started making green juice with fruit. Love how clean it tastes even though I have to say the color is not all that appealing.
ReplyJeanette,
You’re so funny. I know what you mean. It’s such a pleasant surprise when you take that first sip. 🙂
Be Well,
–Amber
Hi Amber! Extremely informative post thanks for sharing. Drinking Yakult also gives you more of the good bacteria that may help balance your digestive system.
ReplyHi, I'm Amber. Welcome to The Tasty Alternative. This blog is dedicated to holistic healing and green living. I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2004 and heal myself naturally with food and lifestyle. Join me as I share with you easy, healthy recipes free of gluten, dairy, and cane-sugar. While you are here, check out my very popular healing homemade lotions great for eczema. Finally, don't miss my tips on how to create a "green" kitchen by decreasing kitchen waste. You can read more about me here.
This sounds delicious. One question. I can’t have hemp seeds because I am on Specific Carbohydrate Diet. Any suggestions for a substitution or could it be omitted altogether without changing the taste.
Thanks,
Good question. I also loosely follow SCD, and luckily hemp seeds do not bother me. But for those on a strict SCD, just leave them out. They are just in there for some extra nutrients. You could use the pea protein though, as peas are legal on SCD and there is nothing else added to the brand I have linked. I’ve read that those with IBD need about 30% more protein than the average person…that’s why I like to start my day with a protein kick.
Hope this helps. 🙂
Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday Amber 🙂 I love homemade gifts, they are the best! This year, my resolution is to have at least 50% of all gifts I give homemade. I have so much fun doing it and people always seem to love them more!
Love the sound of this smoothie. I’m not a big grapefruit person but I bet I could get behind the grapefruit-banana-avocado combinaton 🙂
Happy New Year my dear!
Thanks Gabby! And Happy New Year. I agree, homemade gifts are the best. And I think you would enjoy the mild flavor of grapefruit in this smoothie. It’s a nice one.
This sounds lovely, Amber! I’m looking forward to trying it… I love hemp seeds! And they are so good for you.
What an amazing bunch of friends you have! Homemade goodies are so special… and it sounds like you made out like a bandit! 😉
Our Christmas was good, just a little unusual this year. I ended up getting sick and so did the girls. We cancelled our Christmas plans and just hung out at home. It was incredibly relaxing and we watched a ton of Christmas movies we’ve never seen. It was fun (besides the sick part).
Been thinking of you lately… I hope you are feeling well and in good health. Lots of love from Alaska!
M
So many of our friends and family caught that flu going around! I’m so sorry. But I’m glad you made the best of it – sounds super cozy. I too hope you’re feeling well (besides that virus) and your health is keeping up. I hope the winter months aren’t too difficult for you. I
Big Hug , –Am
mm, i am intrigued! and i already know we like our smoothies the same way, so will pick up some grapefruit!
Hey girl, oh, you’ll love this one!! I know it. xoxo
Hey Amber. This sounds WONDERFUL and I plan to make it tomorrow (as I’m out of coconut milk). Quick q. Is this recipe for one serving or two? (I’m thinking one). Just wanted to make sure. Thanks. 🙂
Hi Dana,
I would try it with the coconut milk for sure. I have no idea how another milk would taste. But let me know if you try it with a another milk. This recipe makes 16 to 18 ounces.
Oh no, I definitely plan to make it WITH the coconut milk—I was just out of coconut milk and had planned to go grocery shopping this evening (hence my needing to wait until tomorrow to make the smoothie). 🙂 I’m sure it would be wonderful with other nut milks as well, but I have a feeling the coconut will make it extra yummy (along with adding some healthy fats). THANKS so much for this recipe … I just know we’re going to love it as were pretty big green smoothie drinkers. 🙂
Oh good! It’s just delightful with the coconut milk. Enjoy!! Oh, and my favorite grapefruit to use (if you can find it) is the Pomelo. 🙂 Have a great rest of your Sunday.
I had to tell you … WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! It is HEAVENLY and is now our new favorite!!! 🙂 Wow. What a combination of flavors! Thanks so much Amber and thanks for the tip on the grapefruit. 🙂