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Interestingly, the types and quantities of living foods I eat everyday has somewhat evolved over the past few years. There is one almost confirmed observation made from people on Green Smoothies, including myself - and that is our overall consumption of food reduces on days on which we are not physically active.

Because I lead a mostly active lifestyle, I actually experienced a substantial increase in food intake. Living foods as we all know, are dense in nutrients, but low on calories and huge in bulk! So in order to meet daily caloric requirements, I take in more food volume now.

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The top 2 feedback received from participants who started incorporating smoothies into their diet, are a substantial drop in cravings, and subsequently a reduction in junk food consumption

Why do we have cravings all the time? Do I have cravings too?

Green Smoothies made by The Raw Family at Joy for Life Retreat

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Top 10 Goodies about Bananas!

Banana Orange Hangover Cure!

1) Bananas are the best choice for top performing athletes and long-distance runners because they contain 3 natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose. When combined with fiber, they give a super boost to energy levels and stamina.

2) Bananas make us happy! Bananas contain tryptophan, which the body converts into serotonin. This natural chemical helps us to relax and puts us back into balance.

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5 Ways to simplify your Dance as the Smoothie Queen/King/Princess/Prince:

1) Use only the ripe fruits:

Ripe fruits contain all the enzymes necessary for digestion and assimilation, and Nature “announce” them for eating when we are attracted by the sweet fragrance of ready-to-eat fruits.

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