Comments on: Low-Glycemic Smoothies http://wholesomegoodness.net/2008/09/23/low-glycemic-smoothies/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:08:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: Alison @ Wholesome Goodness http://wholesomegoodness.net/2008/09/23/low-glycemic-smoothies/#comment-1184 Alison @ Wholesome Goodness Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:13:51 +0000 http://pennythoughts.wordpress.com/?p=627#comment-1184 Sherri, I've heard other people mention the clumps of hardening oil problem. I don't know why it isn't an issue for me. Perhaps because I have a powerful blender (Vita-Mix), it distributes the oil evenly. As far as being overpowering in taste, you may want to look into Wilderness Family Naturals coconut oil. I've heard Kimi of The Nourishing Gourmet blog say that they have a high-quality oil with almost no coconut taste. Sherri,

I’ve heard other people mention the clumps of hardening oil problem. I don’t know why it isn’t an issue for me. Perhaps because I have a powerful blender (Vita-Mix), it distributes the oil evenly. As far as being overpowering in taste, you may want to look into Wilderness Family Naturals coconut oil. I’ve heard Kimi of The Nourishing Gourmet blog say that they have a high-quality oil with almost no coconut taste.

]]> By: Sherri http://wholesomegoodness.net/2008/09/23/low-glycemic-smoothies/#comment-1176 Sherri Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:53:02 +0000 http://pennythoughts.wordpress.com/?p=627#comment-1176 I've tried coconut oil before and the flavor was too strong. Also, how do you keep the oil from hardening with all the cold stuff? I’ve tried coconut oil before and the flavor was too strong. Also, how do you keep the oil from hardening with all the cold stuff?

]]> By: Sarena Kopciel http://wholesomegoodness.net/2008/09/23/low-glycemic-smoothies/#comment-1113 Sarena Kopciel Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:46:36 +0000 http://pennythoughts.wordpress.com/?p=627#comment-1113 I too occas use avocado in a smoothie. My protein powder is also hemp; I prefer the Ruths Hemp Products and also those of Navitas. My addins include raw cacoa powder or nibs as well. My base is water, zico, and/or coconut milk. I cant tolerate raw milk (cow or goat) either :-( I had been using some raw kefir for a while but realized that wasnt good for me either. Oh and no sweetener for me in a smoothie. But I do like the addition of cinn (which incidentally is awesome for blood sugar issues, nutmeg and/or pumpkin pie spice!! My friend recently posted this recipe on her blog: http://next-step-conditioning-systems.blogspot.com/2008/09/lets-hear-it-for-avocado.html although that recipe would send me into sugar heaven!! I too occas use avocado in a smoothie. My protein powder is also hemp; I prefer the Ruths Hemp Products and also those of Navitas. My addins include raw cacoa powder or nibs as well.

My base is water, zico, and/or coconut milk. I cant tolerate raw milk (cow or goat) either :-( I had been using some raw kefir for a while but realized that wasnt good for me either.

Oh and no sweetener for me in a smoothie. But I do like the addition of cinn (which incidentally is awesome for blood sugar issues, nutmeg and/or pumpkin pie spice!!

My friend recently posted this recipe on her blog:
http://next-step-conditioning-systems.blogspot.com/2008/09/lets-hear-it-for-avocado.html
although that recipe would send me into sugar heaven!!

]]> By: Alison @ Wholesome Goodness http://wholesomegoodness.net/2008/09/23/low-glycemic-smoothies/#comment-1098 Alison @ Wholesome Goodness Sat, 04 Oct 2008 14:44:06 +0000 http://pennythoughts.wordpress.com/?p=627#comment-1098 Donielle, You're welcome! I had read about it several different places, and when I finally decided to try it, I found that it was really good. I hope it work for you too! Donielle,

You’re welcome! I had read about it several different places, and when I finally decided to try it, I found that it was really good. I hope it work for you too!

]]> By: Donielle @ Naturally Knocked Up http://wholesomegoodness.net/2008/09/23/low-glycemic-smoothies/#comment-1093 Donielle @ Naturally Knocked Up Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:13:30 +0000 http://pennythoughts.wordpress.com/?p=627#comment-1093 You know, I never thought of putting some coconut oil in my smoothies. I know it's really good for you, but haven't used other than 'normal'. I'll have to give this a shot, thanks for the tip! You know, I never thought of putting some coconut oil in my smoothies. I know it’s really good for you, but haven’t used other than ‘normal’. I’ll have to give this a shot, thanks for the tip!

]]> By: Whitney http://wholesomegoodness.net/2008/09/23/low-glycemic-smoothies/#comment-1070 Whitney Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:08:00 +0000 http://pennythoughts.wordpress.com/?p=627#comment-1070 Alison, Tonight I made "ice cream" in the food processor without avocado...just frozen strawberries, raw milk, and the awesome NuNaturals stevia (thank you for that recommendation!!). It was a little drippy so I stuck it in the freezer for a while and stirred once when the sides looked more frozen than the middle. It was nice soft serve about 10 minutes later. YUM I will, in the future, try the ice cream recipes you've posted with the NuNaturals stevia, but my frozen ice cream bowl is trapped in our testy freezer. I've been telling myself that it's better for my waistline that way, but now that you've taken it sugar-free I might have to tackle the freezer issue. Oh, yeah, my boys know that other children eat out of a lot of packages, but I have them convinced for now! Thanks! Whitney Alison,
Tonight I made “ice cream” in the food processor without avocado…just frozen strawberries, raw milk, and the awesome NuNaturals stevia (thank you for that recommendation!!). It was a little drippy so I stuck it in the freezer for a while and stirred once when the sides looked more frozen than the middle. It was nice soft serve about 10 minutes later. YUM
I will, in the future, try the ice cream recipes you’ve posted with the NuNaturals stevia, but my frozen ice cream bowl is trapped in our testy freezer. I’ve been telling myself that it’s better for my waistline that way, but now that you’ve taken it sugar-free I might have to tackle the freezer issue.
Oh, yeah, my boys know that other children eat out of a lot of packages, but I have them convinced for now!
Thanks!
Whitney

]]> By: Alison @ Wholesome Goodness http://wholesomegoodness.net/2008/09/23/low-glycemic-smoothies/#comment-1064 Alison @ Wholesome Goodness Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:39:53 +0000 http://pennythoughts.wordpress.com/?p=627#comment-1064 Whitney, What a good idea! I've never thought of that. I especially love the "ice cream" idea. My poor children won't know how warped they are until they go off to college. Poor things... ;-) Whitney,

What a good idea! I’ve never thought of that. I especially love the “ice cream” idea. My poor children won’t know how warped they are until they go off to college. Poor things… ;-)

]]> By: Whitney http://wholesomegoodness.net/2008/09/23/low-glycemic-smoothies/#comment-1059 Whitney Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:27:09 +0000 http://pennythoughts.wordpress.com/?p=627#comment-1059 I forgot to add that I will throw in a chunk or two of avocado if we have some (fresh or I'll freeze in chunks if we're not eating them fast enough and they are starting to get too ripe). Besides healthy fats, avocado thickens a smoothie and has more potassium than bananas. The taste blends right in...adding too much will result in a smoothie that's way too thick before you'll taste it in my experience. Frozen strawberries and a bit of avocado and a splash of raw milk in a food processor makes "ice cream" that my little boys love, BTW. :) Whitney I forgot to add that I will throw in a chunk or two of avocado if we have some (fresh or I’ll freeze in chunks if we’re not eating them fast enough and they are starting to get too ripe).

Besides healthy fats, avocado thickens a smoothie and has more potassium than bananas. The taste blends right in…adding too much will result in a smoothie that’s way too thick before you’ll taste it in my experience.

Frozen strawberries and a bit of avocado and a splash of raw milk in a food processor makes “ice cream” that my little boys love, BTW. :)

Whitney

]]> By: Alison @ Wholesome Goodness http://wholesomegoodness.net/2008/09/23/low-glycemic-smoothies/#comment-1050 Alison @ Wholesome Goodness Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:25:59 +0000 http://pennythoughts.wordpress.com/?p=627#comment-1050 Kimi, You're welcome! Kimi,

You’re welcome!

]]> By: Kimi @ The Nourishing Gourmet http://wholesomegoodness.net/2008/09/23/low-glycemic-smoothies/#comment-1045 Kimi @ The Nourishing Gourmet Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:29:08 +0000 http://pennythoughts.wordpress.com/?p=627#comment-1045 Awesome! Thanks for sharing how you make your smoothie. :-) Awesome! Thanks for sharing how you make your smoothie. :-)

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