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Not everyone has a killer sweet tooth. (I don’t understand this at all, but yet it’s true!)

And not only that, diabetes is common enough these days that one of the more common questions I receive about green smoothies is how NOT to make them sweet.

And then on top of that, there are whole cancer- (and other illness-) fighting schools of thought that say to nix the sugar entirely, even if it comes from fresh fruit.

So for all of us who will enjoy the change-up, here is a smoothie AND a juice for you that I hope you will enjoy thoroughly. Even I (sweet tooth like crazy!) find these recipes to hit the spot. They are so cleansing and satisfying!

Non-Sweet Minty Green Smoothie
contributed by Kristen Suzanne at www.KristensRaw.com

INGREDIENTS
1 to 2 cups water
1/2 to 1 cucumber
2 stalks celery
1 to 2 heavy handful(s) spinach or romaine
Juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon or lime
handful mint (Don’t be shy…this is the trick! A heavy handful of mint elevates the flavor brilliantly, and you can also add other herbs – rosemary, basil, or parsley are wonderful)

INSTRUCTIONS
Blend until smooth and enjoy this brightness in your life.

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Green Clean Juice
contributed by Rainbeau Mars at www.RainbeauMars.com

INGREDIENTS
1 lime
1 handful kale
1 apple (Granny Smith)
1 cucumber
1 handful dandelion greens
1 sprig parsley
1 sprig cilantro
1 cup green grapes

INSTRUCTIONS
Put each of the vegetables and fruits above (or your favorites) through the juicer and combine.

{30 days green} mission 7

April 22, 2013

Hello to you dear friend! [Mission 7] Sweet doesn’t have to be sweet. For various reasons (healing, glycemic load, preference…) not everyone wants sweet. So we have some selections for you that are DELICIOUS but are not sweet. {The recipes are right here!} I’d love to hear how it goes for you! Love, xxo Eva [...]

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{30 days green} Green for Dessert (aw yeah!)

April 19, 2013

One of the great things about green smoothies is just how ridiculously versatile they can be. For this next mission, I propose we indulge in DESSERT! Dessert comes in many colors and forms, so why not hide some greens in it?! We’re joined in this mission by contributors Stacy Stowers and Summer Sanders. Stacy’s frozen [...]

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{30 days green} mission 6

April 19, 2013

TGIF! TGIF! It’s Friday! We have a mission perfectly fit for Friday and the weekend… [Mission 6] Have green for dessert. That’s no joke. I hope you will love this one. We have THREE recipes for you this weekend, all of which make me want to drool. (I’m actually salivating as I type. No joke [...]

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{30 days green} mission 5

April 16, 2013

Mission 5: Green Gratitude. I bet some of you saw this coming. EXACT INSTRUCTIONS — but edit any and all missions to suit you, if you feel so called! Drink 1 liter of green smoothie at breakfast tomorrow (or today if you’re catching this early enough!) AND the two days that follow (that’s THREE days [...]

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{30 days green} mission 4

April 16, 2013

The mission itself (look for the ===== for the commitment below): [Mission 4] Make a firm commitment. Here goes some background… You see that lovely smile in the photo at left? As I think you know, that is Lilla — and she reminds me so sweetly how important it is for me to be alive [...]

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{raw vegan restaurant} Vitality Bistro in Mount Dora, Florida

April 16, 2013

Website: {http://www.vitalitybistro.com} Phone Number: (352) 735-8411 Address: 301 North Baker Street, Mount Dora, FL 32757 Get Social: {Twitter} & {Facebook} Online Reviews: {Here at Yelp} & {Here at Urban Spoon} & {Here at Happy Cow} Special Notes: Closed Sundays and Mondays. Offers a variety of raw foods including appetizers, main entrees, desserts, juices and smoothies. [...]

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Freshly Juiced Smoothie — With the Help of Baby Lilla

April 10, 2013

You know… there are some days when I feel like eating fresh is really just not that worth it. I mean, to throw a piece of bread in the toaster would take, what, like 10 seconds of effort? But to make a smoothie, as a mom, it can take anywhere from 3 minutes to, like, [...]

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{30 days green} mission 3

April 7, 2013

Our mission (which is a question to be answered by your thoughts + words + actions): What is the SINGLE BEST THING you can do this weekend and in the coming week? I find that making ONE special effort that I know I can do (like a daily liter of green smoothie) as a “guarantee” [...]

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{30 days green} your second mission :-)

April 4, 2013

What a marvelous beginning this has been! I love – love – LOVE – that so many of us are ready and willing to take extra positive steps with just a little encouragement and group effort. What a gift it is to be open to making any and all joyful steps towards where we’d like [...]

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