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The 30-Day JGS Challenge: March 2014

The Jamaican Green Smoothie movement is growing and we seemed to have attracted even more interest and fans since the last challenge. So many persons have been begging for another challenge, while others missed the January train. That’s why we couldn’t hold out any longer. In less than a week, hundreds of blenders will get busy and greens will become our new best friend. We have spent the first two months of the year building a new, delicious habit and the effects are so dramatic that very few can afford to drop off the wagon. In fact, just a day or two without your daily green smoothie and your body will start complaining. Yes! They’re addictive. LOL.

Do you want to…?
Feel Energised
Decrease your food cravings
Have glowing skin and healthier hair
Get rid of your PMS
Enhance your digestion
Get a detox
Get more restful sleep
Boost your immune system
Lose Weight

The next 30-Day Jamaican Green Smoothie Challenge will be starting on 1 March 2014. This is your chance to develop a delicious and healthful habit, while keeping it simple, local and inexpensive.

 

Before n After Shot

Yes! I know that I’ve kept you waiting. LOL. But, since most Jamaicans try to modify their lifestyles during the 40 days of Lent, I believe that the timing is just right – not just for us, but also for our loved ones and associates.

Now, just let me quickly clarify: The ‘green’ in a green smoothie refers to the inclusion of dark, green leafy vegetables. In the past, we have seen persons blending up non-leaf vegetables (like carrots, string beans or sweet peppers), instead of edible leaves.

The main purpose of the green smoothie is to help us increase our consumption of LEAFY greens. Remember that every vegetable can be classified into one of three groups:
1. Roots, e.g. carrot, potato, beetroot, turnip.
2. Fruits (flower, seed), e.g. cucumber, tomato, sweet pepper, string beans.
3. Leaves, e.g. spinach, cabbage, lettuce, pakchoy

So, this means that when we say ‘greens’, we’re talking about spinach, callaloo, lettuce, kale, celery, moringa, watercress, radish leaves, etc. We always add ripened, sweet fruits to the liquefied greens to ensure it tastes yummy.

You can find a compilation of frequently asked questions about green smoothies: HERE.

My Jamaican Green Smoothie demo video (which includes: a recipe, the JGS blending technique) using a cheap, regular old blender can be viewed: HERE

So, go ahead and sign up: http://eepurl.com/O2KKX

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Congratulations on Completing the 30-Day JGS Challenge

It’s been a week since we completed the 30-Day Jamaican Green Smoothie Challenge, and the momentum seems to be building instead of fading! So, I definitely have to offer an emphatic “Congratulations” to the 160 participants. *Loud Applause!*

 

We saw some beautiful and appetising pictures posted in the Jamaican Green Smoothies Facebook group, and a number of people shared how they had seen various benefits even 2 weeks into the challenge. Some of the changes observed were:

  • Feeling Energised
  • Decreased Cravings (coffee, sweets, greasy food)
  • Improved Skin (eczema symptoms minimised, glowing skin,
  • Improved Hair (healthier, shinier, thicker, longer)
  • Improved Reproductive Health (PMS decreased, menstrual flow decreased)
  • Improved Digestion & Elimination
  • More Restful Sleep
  • Boosted Immunity
  • Weight Loss

Here are some of the testimonials:

SueBella

 

Harley

Antoinette

 

Then, we had an exciting FREE webinar that was broadcasted online via Google Hangouts and it provided an Introduction to the Green Smoothie: Jamaican Style. In the 30-minute presentation, we covered:
* Green Smoothie Basics
* Green Smoothie Benefits
* Jamaican Leafy Greens & Fruits
* Blending Tricks & Tips
We were able to record the webinar and you can watch it here:

 

A Quick Lesson
Now, if you’re interest has been piqued and want to know more, I also published a very extensive compilation of Jamaica’s most frequently asked questions about green smoothies. So, if you have no idea what a green smoothie is or you have been drinking them for a while, you will get all your questions answered – in addition to other questions you never thought of. You will not regret checking it out: Link to FAQs. Then, since so many people want to SEE how it’s done, I posted a quick (spur of the moment) video in which I demonstrated the Jamaican Green Smoothie blending technique (for always getting a creamy, chunk-free smoothie). In fact, I used my cheap J$1750 blender to prove it works! I also discussed the 60/40 Rule and showed a neat and cheap way to get a Mason jar for taking your green smoothie with you. You can check it out below:

As a quick reminder: All edible leaves and fruits can be combined. Every vegetable can be classified into one of three groups:
1. Roots, e.g. carrot, potato, beetroot, turnip.
2. Fruits (flower, seed), e.g. cucumber, tomato, sweet pepper, string beans.
3. Leaves, e.g. spinach, cabbage, lettuce, pakchoy

Some people toss in non-leaf vegetables (like carrots, string beans or sweet peppers), but I don’t. The sole purpose of the green smoothie is to increase our intake of LEAFY greens (spinach, callaloo, lettuce, kale, celery, moringa, etc). The addition of ripe, sweet, fruit to the liquefied greens is what makes it taste yummy. We really don’t need anything else.

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The Next 30-Day JGS Challenge
The next 30-Day Jamaican Green Smoothie Challenge will be starting on 1 March 2014. But, until then, don’t be afraid to start blending. Don’t be intimidated by ‘experts’ who throw 20 different ingredients and lots of exotic superfoods into their blenders. The concept behind the Jamaican Green Smoothie is that of developing a delicious and healthful habit, keeping it simple and keeping it inexpensive.  

So, grab the callaloo from the backyard or the head of cabbage in the bottom drawer of the fridge and add some bananas, a squeeze of lime and a small piece of ginger. ‪Don’t Complicate It!‬

 

Sampls