Hey Everyone- The Green Smoothie Challenge ended Nov. 1st and the Green Smoothie Message Board will be up until Nov. 24th. Thanks all who participated!

"When life hands you lemons use those lemons to add zest to your green smoothie and fresh juices, and tell life "thanks for the free lemons".  Anyway, eating green smoothies really makes me feel good without too much time to prepare and clean up afterwards.  Simple concept, great results.  Nature is best when kept simple.  Thanks Ceci!  Go Green Smoothie!!!" -D.K. California

We were so lucky to have Victoria Boutenko speak to our local potluck group in Petaluma! Some of the participants asked me to start a green smoothie challenge and I decided to make it available to anyone who wanted to participate via the internet.

A green smoothie is simply a smoothie with about 60% fresh ripe organic fruit (sweet or non sweet fruit) and 40% fresh organic leafy greens blended in a blender with water. From this smoothie, the body can absorb the essential nutrients in the leafy green vegetables much more efficiently.

To join the green smoothie challenge all you need to commit to is: Adding at least one 10-16 ounce green smoothie to your diet everyday for at least 30 days.* If you desire you can add more than one smoothie and add some exercise to your routine at least three times a week.* You can join at anytime and the challenge will be going on until Nov. 1st 2008 To officially join please Click Here. To interact with others who are doing the green smoothie challenge visit: Special Green Smoothie Challenge Message Board

As the facilitator of the green smoothie challenge I have committed to drink 2 or more green smoothies a day and exercise at least three times a week until Nov. 1st. I will be doing the challenge with you and will post my experiences on the the green smoothie challenge forum.

For more information about green smoothies read this article and I recommend the book, Green for Life by Victoria Boutenko For a powerful blender that is able to break down plant fiber I recommend the Vitamix Blender. For more information about the Vitamix Blender click here.

*Please note we are all friends on this green smoothie challenge sharing our experiences, none of us are qualified to give medical advice and by no means is the information on this website or forum intended to be given as medical advice, nor is it intended to propose or offer to propose a cure for any disease or condition. Before starting any new diet, exercise program, or treatment please consult with your health care provider.

Green Smoothie Recipes to Get You Started
by Victoria Boutenko

Delicious Combinations

Mango-parsley

2 large mangos
1 bunch parsley
Water

Strawberry-banana-romaine

1-cup strawberries
2 bananas
1/2 bunch romaine
Water

Pear-kale-mint

4 ripe pears
4-5 leaves of kale
1/2 bunch of mint
Water

Finger banana-spinach

10 finger-bananas
2 handfuls of spinach leaves
Water

Bosc pear-raspberry-kale

3 bosc pears
1 handful of raspberries
4-5 leaves of kale
Water

by Victoria Boutenko
www.rawfamily.com

"I look forward every morning and some afternoons to my green smoothies… I am so grateful to be able to drink these with my new Vita-Mix and FEEL terrific.. I can see my skin shift and also become more vibrant and have a GLOW about it…. I look forward to learning more/ trying more recipes and seeing where this journey takes me.. Thank you Cecilia for all you do. " -MG California

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