Don’t Let Brian Clement Burst Your Green Smoothie Bubble

- by Stacey Terry

Wow.  Nothing burns my butter lettuce like fear-mongering. If you dropped by the Queen’s Facebook page this week, you may have noticed a video (see above) that our friend, Johanna, came across and shared with us.  In it, Brian Clement makes some pretty disparaging claims saying that when you blend foods like green smoothies, “you’re killing 85 – 92% of the nutrients” due to oxidation.

After watching it, Johanna wrote, “Tell me what you think of this guy…I’m definitely taking his philosophies with a grain of salt but he is still bursting a few bubbles for me…”

Nooooo wonder.

While I can’t ever imagine being afraid of blended bananas and spinach, I know that trying to move forward and make decisions from a place of fear is never useful and always frustrating.   Sometimes you need to relax, take another look at the fear, and then move forward from a place that feels good.

So, that said, here’s *my*  feel-good and fearless Facebook reply to Brian Clement’s video, Think Green Smoothies Are Healthy? Not After Hearing this You Won’t

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Natural Teeth Whitening & Green Smoothies: Friends or Foes?

- by Nadine Artemis

We slurp them.  We glug and we gobble them.  We lick our lips with raw, ravishing relish!  Green smoothies are just soooooo good!

So when our richly green, sometimes berry loaded elixers come into contact with our pearly white teeth, what happens?

Recently, one of our green smoothie enthusiasts wrote in with a concern about green smoothies discoloring her teeth:

Even though I’m new to the challenge, I’ve been drinking green smoothies for a few months. I went to the dentist the other day and the hygienist had to scrape/polish off quite a bit of greyish colored stain on my teeth. The only thing I could think is it must be the smoothies. Any idea as to how I can keep the discoloration in check?

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Tera’s First Video Blog

I have always been a woman of words, but I don’t think I realized how much I prefer those words be written, rather than spoken, until I tried to record my first video with MAC.

It’s been over 3 years now that I’ve been humming and hawing about doing my own video blog. I did one with Mika and Sebastian, but then I was just the silent assistant, so it was easy. MAC helped me take the camera out into a sunny place and we tried to do a video for the Believe in Green project.

Here’s about as far as I got.

Now that I’ve broken the video ice a bit, it doesn’t feel that difficult, and I’ve already started getting ready for another one next week.
Stay tuned and thanks for cheering me on through my stage fright.

Tera

p.s.

Please let me know what kinds of topics you’d like me to cover in an upcoming video blog? Spare us all from another cheesy home video and let me know what kind of funky topics you’d like me to

How to Grow Wheatgrass – Sproutpeople Video

Enjoy this video from the Sproutpeople on how to grow your own wheatgrass at home!

Video of the Week: Sergei Boutenko on How to Make the Best Green Smoothie

This week  it was interesting to watch Sergei Boutenko’s video on how to make the best green smoothie. I think this video may be especially helpful to those of you that are new to Green Smoothies. Keep in mind that if you are enjoying your green smoothies without following the guidelines described here by Sergei– don’t worry– as long as you are getting your greens and enjoying your smoothie, there are no rules to follow.

I think the best part of that video is watching Sergei dance at the end! Do you feel like dancing while drinking your green smoothies? I often do!

You can find more about Sergei Boutenko and the Raw Family at their website.

P.S. If you like to dance while drinking your green smoothie — send us video or pictures! (Use the comments to link or just send it along to tami.greensmoothieblog@gmail.com; You can also post it to our facebook group: http://groups.to/greensmoothie/)

Video of the Week: Karen Knowler's Green Smoothie

Here is another great Green Smoothie video! Enjoy!

Dust off those Stilettos! 7 Ways to Channel your Inner Sex Kitten

Have you traded in your fishnets for sweats? Swapped those lacy thongs for granny pants? Being a mom is more than a full time job – and often a dirty, grimy, sweaty one at that – it’s easy to lose touch with your more sensual side. Perhaps it got buried under a heap of laundry. Or a pile of dishes. Or maybe that stack of bills.Next time you’ve got a night off from the kids (or if they sleep really soundly), pounce on the situation!The following tips will help you find that inner sex goddess. Here, kitty kitty….

1. Get Into Character. The first step to bringing out the sex goddess within is to start thinking like one. Step out of Mommy mode and into Vixen! For inspiration, take lessons from the Masters (er, make that Mistresses):Rita Hayworth, Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren

2. Whet his appetite. Whip up a bowl of something sensual – perhaps some succulent figs or lush, red strawberries – the list is endless (See “Raw Foods that Put You in the Mood” for more ideas). Sit on your man’s lap and feed them to him, seductively.

3. Set The Mood. Tidy up your bedroom before hand – it does no good to be tripping over those sweatpants, or toy train sets for that matter. Put your most luxurious sheets on the bed and lightly mist with vanilla scent. Light some candles or drape warm-colored scarves over the lamps. Perhaps tie some long scarves to the bedposts to use later on your man if you’re feeling really randy!

4. Take Turns with a Sensual Massage. Mix a few drops of vanilla essential oil (a natural aphrodisiac) with some virgin coconut butter for a sexy massage oil.

5. Perform a Strip Tease. This is where those stilettos come in handy… and ditch those granny pants for some sexy lingerie, or better yet, indulge yourself in a new set – you deserve it! If Rita, Brigitte, and Sophia (See #1) didn’t give you enough inspiration, check out this excellent and informative article on “How to Perform a Striptease!” Pick a song you can really get into.Some of my faves are:“Suzie Q” by Credence Clearwater Revival, “10 Seconds to Love” by Motley Crue, “Girls on Film” by Duran Duran What are some of your favorites?

6. Try Something New. Tired of the same-ole missionary, woman-on-top, and from behind positions? Try changing things up a bit. Perhaps in a chair or standing up. For tons more ideas on how to spice things up, check out “500 Lovemaking Tips & Secrets”.

7. Play a Game. An adult game for once! Check out “100 Great Sex Games For Couples” for lots of fun and exciting ways that will ignite your passions and leave you both purring for days….It may seem ironic that, at 5 months pregnant, I am writing about being a sex kitten. Admittedly, I look utterly ridiculous in fishnets and sexy lingerie right now; and wearing stilettos is downright dangerous while pregnant – if I don’t break my neck, I could fall flat on my arse – and that would be really funny! BUT, hey, sexy is the mood we’re going for, not comedic…. However, pregnancy is one of those times I feel most sensual. There’s not much sexier than the ample bosom, swollen belly, and womanly curves of a pregnant woman, if you ask me. No props necessary.

What do YOU do to bring out your sexy best??