--"greens" such as kale, spinach, chard, lettuce are what a green smoothie green
--it's a good idea to get a blender that is powerful & can blend up the greens so well you can’t see or taste any green chunks – I’ve heard good things about Blendtec, but I LOVE my Vita-mix –it can tackle pretty much any and all veggies.
--have a colander close by for washing all your greens and fruits
--have a cutting board
--keep a good amount of organic fruits in your freezer(blueberries, raspberries, mangoes, mixed, etc.----frozen fruit: it's not a problem to buy organic frozen fruit ... it will make your smoothie colder and have a creamier consistency)
--get some flax oil or flax seed (Omegas) I’ll be using this a bunch throughout the 44 days – if you already take daily fish oil, you can skip this
--always blend fruit first and then add greens (blends nicely this way & allows you to add the greens to your liking ...test as you go)
--add more greens as you go: if green smoothies are new to you, start with fewer greens than I do and add more as you get used to it
--if you want to make your green smoothie thinner, add more water ... if you like thick ... add less or none at all (I like mine thinner, so I always add 1 cup or more of water in all of my smoothies)
--freezing your fruit: if you have a lot of fruit and you are afraid that it may go bad, simple cut up and put in an airtight bag or container. It's a good idea to peel your bananas first, other fruit - take out pits, seeds as needed prior to freezing
--you may want to try “green bags” – they help to absorb the gases which help your fruit and veggies keep longer. I had heard mixed results, but they seem to help. They are usually in the produce area. Make sure everything is dry before you put into bags – – you can use them 8-10x before you need to get new ones. I find mine at Wholefoods.
