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Low carb green smoothies
Corinne_Howland
Posts: 158 Member
I've decided to try this new craze. I need to get extra fiber in my system for obvious reasons. Any low carb smoothie ideas? I've done kale with almond milk and 1/2 c of frozen raspberries or blueberries.
I added either cottage cheese, or 1/2 scoop of protein powder. Pretty tasty.
I've read that I need to rotate my greens, so I plan to do that. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
I added either cottage cheese, or 1/2 scoop of protein powder. Pretty tasty.
I've read that I need to rotate my greens, so I plan to do that. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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I enjoy using a Chia Seed drink post workouts with my normal meal/snack. Basically 3 TBSP of chia seed to 1 cup of warm water let it sit overnight in the fridge. The seeds will expand and the water cool and gel up. It basically turns into a desert type drink seen in some restaurants.
I usually make a double batch so that gets me 16 oz of water + 6 TBSP of seeds. I have 4 oz of it post workouts mixed with additional water and a calorie free flavoring (in substitute of normal juice people use). Depends on the brand but normally it's around 4g fiber for 1 TBSP so you'll get 6g fiber each drink. It does have some fat content but it's mainly omega3 and it helps stop my hunger cravings after major workouts.0 -
I really like Papaya in smoothies. I can't personally tolerate banana so I add papaya to help it get the smooth texture. Papaya, spinach, and something else juicy usually works out well. I like 1/4 grapefruit but that maybe too sour for most. Try pineapple or half an orange. When you add a citrus fruit you don't need any other liquid.0
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Also really easy is 3 cups frozen broccoli, 1.5 scoops vanilla protein powder, 2 T flax seeds, 3 dashes cinnamon, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 cups boiling water, 1/2 cup blueberries. If using fresh broccoli no need to boil the water. If you decide to sub raspberries or strawberries use 1 cup instead of 1/2 cup.0
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I've read a lot about rotating greens. Have you had issues with doing that?0
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I don't rotate much. I know its good for you but I just don't like the taste other greens in a smoothie. I use either spinach or kale. Occasionally I'll use romaine (when I have too much that the rest of my household didn't eat) but I find I really don't like the taste of romaine in a smoothie.0
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