Making Green Smoothies

It’s no secret that a primary secret to health is dark green leafy vegetables, the most nutrient dense foods available, and low in calories too. In addition to all the known and explored vitamins and minerals in them, they are also packed with hundreds of phytonutrients and antioxidants that promote healthy bodies and minds.  The green color is chlorophyll, that is sunshine on your plate! It’s also no secret that most people…

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20 Reasons to Eat Flaxseed Daily

Flaxseed could be called a super-food. It has many amazing benefits. Even if the results of every study aren’t 100% conclusive, there is enough evidence of the benefits of flaxseed that we don’t need to wait for further study to begin enjoying its benefits and see what it will do for us. Freely eat whole is not a scientific research site. There are plenty of those out there, and that is…

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Taste of the Tropics {Green Smoothie}

When the temps hit 100° or nearly so, even in the rural midwest you get a desire for a cool drink from the  tropics. I’m so glad we can enjoy the tastes of the tropics even without going there. Today’s Green Smoothie is straight from the tropics, with a flavor many love, Pina Colada–Pineapple and Coconut. Pina Colada Green Smoothie 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks 1/4 – 1/2 cup fresh young coconut meat…

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