[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by K9-Lovers

The long answer:
The reason we like smoothies is because we can put a wheelbarrow load of vegetables in with the fruit, whip it up, and it tastes like a dessert. The color of the smoothie may not be pretty depending on the ingredients, but the taste -- oh my -- it is always refreshing. Eating raw vegetables is particularly healthy and truthfully, we probably would not eat that many raw vegetables if not for the smoothies. Mrs. K9 adds protein to her portion, as she is subject to blood sugar spikes.

For us, it is easier and less messy than trying to prepare all those vegetables so they would be appealing and tasty. For example, do you normally eat raw cabbage unless it is made into cole slaw? Making cole slaw takes a lot more work than just popping a wedge into the blender. Did you know that raw cabbage juice is good for the intestinal tract and has been proven to heal all kinds of digestive problems? What about raw celery -- do you eat it plain? You see, with the smoothies, we get the benefit of the raw veggies without the time-consuming preparation, and usually the prepared veggies are laden with extra calories.

The short answer:
The more green smoothies we consume, the more weight we lose without even trying.

I love your response to the smoothie question. Like uujudy, I've always thought smoothies were more trouble than eating fresh stuff. I've never had a smoothie in my life but I'm going to start experimenting with low glycemic smoothies. I hate cooking and I'll reach for whatever is handy when I'm hungry. I hope that by making a batch of smoothies and keeping them available, I'll eat healthier.

I love this talk about healthy eating. I've found a few great ideas by using some internet sites suggested by our Girl Talk posters. Thanks Chicas!