This is a whole new adventure I am taking. My husband is right a long with me, We have tried the Banana is for beginners and love it. He feels more awake and I am calmer at work. We are now trying the Berry Blast tomorrow. I have a question my thyroid is not working properly - due to Ct-scans and allergy meds. Is this going to help some or hinder me, I am walking about a mile a day with the dogs.   

First, I will let you know that I have a sensitive stomach and have been on a journey of healing my GI track for awhile now. I seem to have weaknesses in my stomach and Liver/Gallbladder, specifically. I have a really simplistic diet already and am very aware when something causes a reaction in me. I started GS a couple weeks ago and immediately started having stomach upset, meaning stomach pain and maybe gas pains.   I finally had to stop with the GS and my stomach seems less reactive.

So, my questions are, (1) When already sensitive or having issues, does one need to be careful about how they start to incorporate GS into their diet? (2) Are GS not for everybody? (3) Do you have any suggestions for me to make this easier on my system or can you tell me why I am having this type of response and how I can change it?

I am about to start a cleanse and really wanted to incorporate GS into it, so whatever you can trow my way will be much appreciated!

Thanks!
Tara

P.S. How do you add a profile picture, it wasn't allowing me to upload one?

Hi, I am new and have many questions  , but thought I would start by introducing myself. I have been committed to bettering my health through diet for several years now. I had become completely miserable and filled with symptoms and health problems that I finally plateaued and now have been on a journey to heal ever since. Here's the catch though, the journey seems to never end or come to a place of contentment.   I have been working with an amazing practitioner on my diet for 4 years now and have changed and healed in many ways, but I still have stomach issues and am extremely sensitive to different foods. Actually, since I don't eat many of the foods I used to eat, when I digest something that doesn't work for me, my body responds immediately, making me extremely aware of my intolerances. I started doing GS a couple weeks ago and had to stop due to some stomach issues it seemed to be causing (?), but I really want to include them in my diet, so I thought I would join this group and seek out some answers, rather than abandon GS altogether. But, I will post my first questions in the appropriate place to start the discussion!

Thanks for having me!
Tara

Yes, you can use mango instead of banana for a lovely smooth and sweet taste.  I much prefer Green Smoothies with mango than banana.  I also use Peach a lot in my Green Smoothie Recipes as they give them a lovely creamy taste too.  Avocado and peach are lovely.  Oats also make a smoothie creamy which is why I use them in my Green Thickies.  Lovely and filling too.

This is a great green smoothie to start with.  My favorite basic green smoothie is:

2 cups water
1 mango
1 cup spinach

I love quick and easy ingredients as I can't get hold of more unusual ingredients in the UK.  I love these Green Smoothie Recipes as the ingredients are very easy to find. 

I also really enjoy making a meal out of my Green Smoothies by turning them into Green Thickies with oats and seeds.

My baby also loves these.

Continue the 14-Day Green Smoothie Challenge and follow along on our Facebook page: Got Greens Facebook

RECIPE

1 T hemp seed
1/2 small apple
1 small ripe banana
1 small bunch of grapes (~1 cup)
2 Beet Greens
1 Large Purple Kale Leaf (stem removed)
6 Strawberry Tops
1 cup water (or to desired consistency)

SeaBreeze Smoothie RECIPE

1 T chia seeds
1/4 cup cranberries (we freeze 'em)
1/2 cup pineapple
1 1/2 ripe banana
~1 inch fresh peeled ginger
2 Kale leaves (stem removed)
2 hearty handfuls of Spinach
Fresh Juice of 1/2 grapefruit
2 cups water (or to desired consistency)

Everyone loved the day 1 smoothie so much we though we would repeat it with a variation.

1 T chia seeds
1/2 ripe fresh mango
1 1/2 super ripe banana (lots of brown spots on peel)
1/2 c frozen ripe pineapple (previously fresh)
1 collard leaf, stem removed
1 chard leaf, stem removed
2 cups water
serving size: tad more than 2 full pints

Sweet and delicious. This would be the PERFECT smoothie for someone new to the idea of a green drink.
Enjoy!

Day one of the green smoothie challenge starts off with a simple single serving smoothie. Making exactly one pint of green smoothie can be challenging but we were successful here.



1/2 ripe banana
1 tsp chia seed
3 wedges fresh frozen peach
5 chunks fresh frozen pineapple
1 collard leaf (stem removed)
1 chard leaf (stem removed)
~1 cups water

When making this smoothie all ingredients were added then water was added to the 2 cup mark on our Vitamix. Sweet - delicious and nutritious!

Enjoy