Category: 12 Steps To Whole Food

We Know More About Food Than Ever Before. So Why Are We Eating As If We Know Less?

Robyn’s note: The problem with nutrition research is that we already know what a diet for longevity looks like. We already know what a diet for disease prevention looks like….

Hashimoto Thyroid Disease: How Green Smoothies Helped My Recovery

Hashimoto thyroid disease, also known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and other thyroid health disorders are becoming an epidemic. Right now, there are 200 million diagnosed worldwide with thyroid disease, 20 million…

How To Break Your Sugar Addiction in Four Days

On the GreenSmoothieGirl lecture tour of 450 U.S. cities, I was asked one question, over and over: How do I break my sugar addiction? And I suspect that far more…

The Carnivore Diet: 11 Bizarre Claims of the All-Meat Diet

Just when I thought the worst of the fad diets had come to light and been exposed for their dark secrets and fraudulent claims, another surfaces: The Carnivore Diet. And…

This Simple Classic Green Smoothie Recipe Is Still The Best (And Most Versatile)

Here’s my easy everyday green smoothie “template” recipe. It allows you to use virtually any green, and any fruit, maximizing the greens. It makes 8 cups of raw green smoothie,…

What About Oxalates in Spinach?

Dear GreenSmoothieGirl, some people think you should lightly cook your spinach and other greens before eating them. Is it safe to eat them raw? What about spinach oxalate? In this…

How Digestive Enzymes Work–And Why You’re Probably Deficient

This post has been reviewed for accuracy by Dr. Tim Jackson, DPT and functional medicine practitioner. Enzymes have everything to do with your health. Simply put, enzymes make things happen….

Do You Really Need Prebiotics?

When in comes to digestive health, probiotics usually steal the show. And with good reason. Your gut bacteria are responsible for everything from hormone regulation1 to immune health2. But what about prebiotics?…

The Benefits of Raw Honey: Why You Should Find A Local Source

Sticky, sweet, and delicious, honey is a natural superfood that’s loaded with nutrients and minerals – and while it does have a high natural sugar content, the benefits of consuming…

What Does ORGANIC Mean? Should I Pay More For It, Or Not?

Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: This is a topic I have wondered about for years. I don’t think buying organic foods1 is worth it, because there’s no way to know if it is…

How to Use Coconut Oil for Wounds, Cuts, Burns, And Scabs

You probably know that coconut oil has amazing benefits – but did you know that it can actually help to heal wounds and cuts? Scientists agree that using coconut oil…

What Are Anti-Nutrients, And Should You Worry About Them In Your Food?

One of the most confusing controversies in the world of health and nutrition is the debate about ANTI-NUTRIENTS. Recent scare tactics about these “anti-nutrients” originate primarily from reductionistic thinking, circulated…