[uujudy]

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. . . . 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.

Thanks for the explanation, K9. I do eat a lot of raw celery, but I eat it with dip made with plain yogurt and the zippy spices that they sell at the craft fair at the Square, or with just some peanut butter. I also make my own cole slaw. It's not hard at all. Is raw cabbage better than steamed cabbage? I love steamed veggies, but if drinking a smoothie will make me lose weight without trying, I'll give it a try!