So today was another one of those days where I was home alone for what seemed like an eternity. The lack or air conditioning around here doesn't really help matters much, and it makes it so every move I make is like a strenuous workout. The heat was so unbearable today, but I really did my best to lay low and reserve energy. As a result of my trying to chill out, I didn't make my green drink until around 7ish. I normally try to make it between 5 and 5:30, but it's such a long process and it was still smolderingly hot during that time. The cool air finally came around at 7 and I went ahead and made my drink and then went for a little walk with my Dad.
I didn't take a photo of it, but I came up with this ghetto solution to my pulp/froth problem. What I started doing recently was put a spaghetti strainer on top of the large glass that I drink out of, and pour whatever I blended up into the strainer and then the liquid would fall through into the glass. I usually have to take a spoon and squeeze out whatever liquid doesn't come out on its own, but a good amount normally comes out.
Lately, I've been doing straight up spinach juices with hemp seeds, lemon, and cayenne pepper, but I switched it up a bit today...I tippy toed on the wild side. I got some produce yesterday because I recently ran out of greens. I loaded up on some collard leafs, carrots, lemons, and beets. I was really excited to see what I could do with this stuff since I'm used to just one ingredient. I blended up the carrots, beets, and collards individually and here's what it looked like:
This was with pulp and all, so what I did next was put the strainer on top of the blender and pour out each container. I thought that maybe I could do something cool with the leftover pulp, but maybe I'll save that for another time.
Anyway though, these three ingredients blended together looked like this:
And let me tell you, this drink was 10x easier to drink than my normal green juices.
It was nice and smooth. I think I had the right proportions for each veggie I used.
This had two carrots, one beet, and a big handful of collards.
The drink wasn't overwhelming at all, and it's held my hunger up until this very moment (10:15pm).
I shared this with my Mom. The amount that I drank is pictured above, but my Mom wanted me to throw in a few other ingredients for her so I made her a small cup with some hemp seed, lemon, and cayenne pepper added in. Here's what it looked like in it's entirety:
It wasn't that much, but I think it got the job done for her. She had a large salad about an hour after downing this, so I think she was set for the day as far as greens go (she also had a large green drink for breakfast...that woman is dedicated).
I've got some progress photos coming up soon...
I didn't take a photo of it, but I came up with this ghetto solution to my pulp/froth problem. What I started doing recently was put a spaghetti strainer on top of the large glass that I drink out of, and pour whatever I blended up into the strainer and then the liquid would fall through into the glass. I usually have to take a spoon and squeeze out whatever liquid doesn't come out on its own, but a good amount normally comes out.
Lately, I've been doing straight up spinach juices with hemp seeds, lemon, and cayenne pepper, but I switched it up a bit today...I tippy toed on the wild side. I got some produce yesterday because I recently ran out of greens. I loaded up on some collard leafs, carrots, lemons, and beets. I was really excited to see what I could do with this stuff since I'm used to just one ingredient. I blended up the carrots, beets, and collards individually and here's what it looked like:
This was with pulp and all, so what I did next was put the strainer on top of the blender and pour out each container. I thought that maybe I could do something cool with the leftover pulp, but maybe I'll save that for another time.
Anyway though, these three ingredients blended together looked like this:
And let me tell you, this drink was 10x easier to drink than my normal green juices.It was nice and smooth. I think I had the right proportions for each veggie I used.
This had two carrots, one beet, and a big handful of collards.
The drink wasn't overwhelming at all, and it's held my hunger up until this very moment (10:15pm).
I shared this with my Mom. The amount that I drank is pictured above, but my Mom wanted me to throw in a few other ingredients for her so I made her a small cup with some hemp seed, lemon, and cayenne pepper added in. Here's what it looked like in it's entirety:
It wasn't that much, but I think it got the job done for her. She had a large salad about an hour after downing this, so I think she was set for the day as far as greens go (she also had a large green drink for breakfast...that woman is dedicated).I've got some progress photos coming up soon...
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