Vegitable smoothy?

[BigBilly]

I have a few friends I work with on this vegitable smoothy diet thing. Well they eat all their vegitables etc in a "smoothy" each morning to make sure they get all their vitamins.

I was thinking about the same kind of thing and would like your guys opinions...a smoothy would be something like this kind of the exact same thing he is eating on his died (which sounds low carb to me!)

3 cups spinach
1/2 cup of strawberries
8 stalks of asparagus
1/4th cup of blueberries or raspberries
some flax seeds

That drink would have about 20 carbs of veggies and fruit. Would something like this be good to make sure you get your daily allotment of veggies? Sounds good to me especially since I hate eating now because i just dont have any appitite...

[2big4mysize]

Re: Vegitable smoothy?

well that is going to be an awful big smoothie and it is lacking in fats and protein so you will have to eat to get that.
I've seen a green low carb shake that containes 6 cups of green veggies and a cup of berries juiced which means it is minus the fiber part of all that, but the person adds nut butter, kefir and other oils to balance it out.

what are you eating to balance yours out?

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Vegitable smoothy?

As you know from your reading of DANDR, Dr. Atkins advises us not to drink our vegetables.

Also, those fruits are not allowed on Induction.

[mission to lose]

Re: Vegitable smoothy?

You should also try to spread your veggies out
throughout the day.

[BigBilly]

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This isnt induction though this is the OWL.
Didn't atkins say dont juice it? How is blending it any different your still getting 100% of the same vegitable.

2big this would just be like for breakfast. You still could eat meat etc for lunch and a salad

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Vegitable smoothy?

>>his isnt induction though this is the OWL.>>

You're not on the berry rung though.

[2big4mysize]

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This isnt induction though this is the OWL.
Didn't atkins say dont juice it? How is blending it any different your still getting 100% of the same vegitable.

2big this would just be like for breakfast. You still could eat meat etc for lunch and a salad

you are in for a huge blood sugar issue then.
Just like a car we always need our fuel to be the correct blend ofr us to keep running smoothly. If you don't have some healthy fats and protein at each meal along with your carbs your body will be using your muscle and organ tissues for its protein needs and for the glucose it needs to feed your body parts that can't utilize fatty acids nor ketones casue they lack mitochondrias

there is nothing wrong with blending your veggies it is the lack of fat and protein that is the issue

[BigBilly]

Re: Vegitable smoothy?

Ok so it is not good to "eat" all of your veggies at once because it will spike you and it's not balanced with fatty food.

Thanks for the advice

[2big4mysize]

Re: Vegitable smoothy?

Ok so it is not good to "eat" all of your veggies at once because it will spike you and it's not balanced with fatty food.

Thanks for the advice

you got it but if you want to use say 1/3 of your veggies to make a smoothie and added some eggs and fat to the liquid that would be a good rung one soomthing and when you get to rung 2 you could add some kefir or yogurt to the mix rung 3 would let you add either ground seeds or nut butter to the smoothie and rung 4 would include some berries and now you are talking about a healthy meal in a glass if you want to use it.

Some folk add a pure protein protein powder known as an isolate which are induction legal since it is pure protein to their smoothies for that protein part since they don't want to add eggs or meat.

[2big4mysize]

Re: Vegitable smoothy?

Ok so it is not good to "eat" all of your veggies at once because it will spike you and it's not balanced with fatty food.

Thanks for the advice

I ate all my veggie carbs and OWL carbs at Thanksgiving dinner in 2002 and boy was that a mistake as the blood sugar spike it created took a lot of will power and high fat eating to keep me cheat free.

[not2late]

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you are in for a huge blood sugar issue then.
Just like a car we always need our fuel to be the correct blend ofr us to keep running smoothly. If you don't have some healthy fats and protein at each meal along with your carbs your body will be using your muscle and organ tissues for its protein needs and for the glucose it needs to feed your body parts that can't utilize fatty acids nor ketones casue they lack mitochondrias

there is nothing wrong with blending your veggies it is the lack of fat and protein that is the issue

I agree with 2Big. The difference between juicing and blending (pureeing) is that with juicing, fiber is typically removed. Blending/pureeing does not remove fiber. In fact, in DANDR 2002, the recipe for "Cool as a cucumber soup" directs one to "Combine all ingredients except parsley in a blender. Puree until smooth."

If you do choose to have pureed soups, have them as a side dish rather than as a main dish.

With all this talk of pureeing veggies, I think I'll make a pot of cream of cauliflower soup today.

[mission to lose]

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"

If you do choose to have pureed soups, have them as a side dish rather than as a main dish.

With all this talk of pureeing veggies, I think I'll make a pot of cream of cauliflower soup today.

Yum!

I am actually defrosting a serving of Cream of Cauliflower Soup right now!

It's great to make ahead and have ready in the freezer. Then I add some chopped green onion on top.

[soon2bslim]

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You can make Gazpacho with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, green onions, maybe some celery, add garlic, olive oil, lemon juice,sm amt of vinegar, sm amt of sweetner to offset the sharpness of the tomatoes (i usually forget this and it's fine, but if i make it for others i add maybe the equiv of 1 tsp sugar per 2-3 tomatoes) salt, pepper and blend. this freezes well and it's a quick way to drink some veggies. have it w/ come cheese and you've got veggies + fat (EVOO)+ Protein.

I saw a recipe for 'green gazpacho' but i haven't tried it >>>basically it's
lettuce leaves, chopped ; Spinach; scallions, diced; cucumber, peeled and diced ; chopped parsley; sour cream; mayonnaise; chicken broth ; salt / white pepper. Blend thie veggies till they are pureed and then add the rest of the ingredients and blend till smoothe consistency > refrigerate.
I agree that it's best 2 spread your veggies throughout the day and fat ( which both gazpachos contain) plus protein should accompany your vegetables, but gazpacho is a good way to prep veggies in advance and convenient to go since it doesn't need to be warmed up.

[Elizellen]

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I purééd up a big batch of sautééd celery, onions and cooked chicken breasts a few days ago and portioned it into 4 pots. So it will be easy to add some cream and butter to one pot for tonight's supper. Soups are a great way to get your veggies in when you are not feeling good