Hey jokerj!!

This is a tough one! Hmm.... can you do avocado? You could do a little avocado, olive oil and apple cider or lemon juice for dressing maybe on salad greens and veggies? Can you do apples? You could do the basic veggie smoothie recipe - it's really tasty. I just recently did a cleanse and had to eat along the same sort of lines... was tricky!! My brother joked, "Why do *you* need to do a cleanse - seems to me you're always on one!" LOL!!!!! I admire that you're doing this, and I hope you get some answers from it!

Is a combo like this too insignificant to see the benefits?

1 large stalk of celery

4 mini carrots

3 strawberries

A little bit of water?

Those are all healthful foods and great to have in your diet, but I think you'll get better results with some dark leafy greens added in, especially cruciferous greens like kale and collards. Spinach is actually really mild in flavor - you might try a little of it first before trying the other greens.

Those are all healthful foods and great to have in your diet, but I think you'll get better results with some dark leafy greens added in, especially cruciferous greens like kale and collards. Spinach is actually really mild in flavor - you might try a little of it first before trying the other greens. 🙂

Got it! I'm not really concerned with taste. Just the thought of drinking something that could help my acne gives me enough incentive to drink something that might not be all that tasty.

Went to the store and bought some greens. Today I had:

3 strawberries

6 carrots

6 strands of parsley

1 large stalk of celery

1 stalk of bok choy

Some water

Is this enough leefy greens or do I need more you think? :surprised:

GoingStrong,

Great start!! I usually use at least a half bunch of parsley or 5 or 6 stalks of a leafy green, but you have other great veggies included as well, so I think you are doing great!! The more you do this, the more concentrated you can make the greens. As is, it's really great that you're getting in so many great vegetables! Celery has many great health benefits, and are those full sized carrots you're using? Wow!! You're going to have great eyesight! hehe!

GoingStrong,

Great start!! I usually use at least a half bunch of parsley or 5 or 6 stalks of a leafy green, but you have other great veggies included as well, so I think you are doing great!! The more you do this, the more concentrated you can make the greens. As is, it's really great that you're getting in so many great vegetables! Celery has many great health benefits, and are those full sized carrots you're using? Wow!! You're going to have great eyesight! hehe! 🙂

Yeah I'm still trying to get an idea of how much of each vegetable/fruit to put in the smoothie, but I figured it can't hurt to just throw as many greens in ass possible, haa.

You seem pretty familiar with Paula's Choice products. What kind of moisturizer on her site would you reccomend? There's a bunch and I can't seem to figure out which would be best for acne prone skin.

I also think it's really great how you've provided so much help/information to everyone (myself included) in this thread. Thanks for everything you've posted 😀

^ You are very welcome! Yes, as many greens as possible is great!!

Here is a link to Paula's products for acne prone skin: http://www.paulaschoice.com/category/acne-treatment-products You can browse depending on what level of acne you have and whether you're looking for a sunscreen based moisturizer or not. This link might also help, as it gives reviews of other brands. http://www.beautypedia.com/BestProducts.aspx

I have an issue with green smoothie.. I have drunk them for six weeks and i had very good results in the first such as motivated, feeling good, face brightened ,satisfied spiritually.. But, in the 4th week, i got tiny bumps (clogged pores) all over my face gradually.. I never thought it is due to green smoothie and so i changed and tested things ..

Firstly, i think that it was the side effect of cavemen regime and so, i steamed the face every two days for two weeks and there is no change , may be a little more worse???

Then, i added Cetaphil into the regime instead of using water only, and Cetaphil does not irritate or help much..

Then again, i turned into my vitamins which are not too many though, 1.vitamin C 500 mg 2. calcium + vitamin d3 and 3.zinc which i have started 14 days ago which does not absolutely related to the problem..

Now, i omit the calcium pill ( i don't doubt too much about it as i have been taken for 2 months with no problem and i did take it for my occasional pain in legs especially during exercise)and also omitted my love; green smoothie . It has been 2days only but i have seen there is much reduce the problem. I have to wait and see for more days..

So, i love to hear some suggestion about green smoothie and clogged pores?? is it due to toxin or allergy or something???

i really love to make green smoothie and of course take them..

could anyone have any idea about that???

btw, i have now no active acne and it has been for over 1 month after cavemen regime..

Thanks in advance for any suggestion..

^ Oh no! I'm really sorry to hear that you think the green smoothies might be causing you clogged pores! ...especially since you like them so much!! I'm wondering if there is something in your green smoothies that you are allergic to. You could try experimenting by trying only one type of green at a time, like spinach, blended up with some water. If that's okay after a few days, add in one fruit at a time and see how you do. If it's the fruit that's the problem, you could do veggie smoothies, or add blended greens to soups. This may not taste too great at first, but it might help you to figure out what's going on! You might also consider adding salicylic acid (BHAs) to your skin-care regime. My skin-care thread might be helpful to you also - there's a link in my signature.

thanks for the suggestion, fairy'

In the first 2 weeks, i only make with spinach and banana. then, i added mustard greens, turnip greens, water greens, kale into smoothie and i've never used one green for more than 2 days .So, i really don't think it was due to allergy to one specific green and even if it was, it should be relieved during the following days of using other greens..

In the aspect of fruits, i only used 4; banana , apple , papaya, and pineapple and that is.

I eat papaya and apple liberally for months and so, they should not be the culprit, right??

As i said, i used banana for first 2 weeks and it was no issue..

And for pineapple, i ate with no problem in the past although i did not eat liberally..

In general, all these 4 fruits are that i eat with no issue for my whole life.

I didn't add anything else into the smoothie also..

I really confuse and depress about it.. Any idea?? i really want to take Green Smoothie as it really help with my sugar craving..and with green smoothie i don't need to eat snack other than my three main meal..

I eat 99% healthy ,avoid red meat,dairy,even yogurt,gluten,fast and processed food,

eat only occasionally chicken and egg, mainly vegetables,

no smoking, no alcohol,

drink lemon water first thing in the morning, 2-3 glasses of green tea,

sleep at least 8 hours a day, exercise almost everyday, get 15 minute sunlight,

take vitamin C, zinc, not many supplements

breathing exercise and all good things for acne. and i still could not escape from the problem.

i don't get active acne, but now here new problem,clogged pores/some oil granules from pores..

or folliculitis ??? i'm so tired and frustrated .. Any suggestion or advice??????

so sorry for my long vent and Thanks ..

oh, i don't want to use salicylic acid ,as i worshiped it and it really worsen the red marks..

before i use it, i didn't have red marks for long time but salicylic lengthens the red marks duration..

^ Do you feel fatigued or have any other symptom of hypothyroid? Greens, broccoli, etc are goitrogens that inhibit your body's ability to use iodine which is necessary for thyroid function so some people need to be careful about them. And acne is a symptom of thyroid issues.

More info: http://www.acne.org/messageboard/Good-Acne...t&p=2592507

I am I,

Alternativista might have hit on something. I have heard it argued that cruciferous vegetables absolutely do not contribute to hypothyroidism do to the goitrogens, but I have come across one person here that actually is sensitive to raw greens due to her thyroid, so there are always exceptions. Perhaps you could only use half the amount of greens you're currently using? It does sound as though they are affecting you in some way. You might try cooking the greens first, as I believe that helps negate the harmful goitrogens, and see if that helps. You might also look into greens that are lower in goitrogens....this really isn't something I know a lot about though, so I'd check up on what I'm saying here.

I am I,

Alternativista might have hit on something. I have heard it argued that cruciferous vegetables absolutely do not contribute to hypothyroidism do to the goitrogens, but I have come across one person here that actually is sensitive to raw greens due to her thyroid, so there are always exceptions. Perhaps you could only use half the amount of greens you're currently using? It does sound as though they are affecting you in some way. You might try cooking the greens first, as I believe that helps negate the harmful goitrogens, and see if that helps. You might also look into greens that are lower in goitrogens....this really isn't something I know a lot about though, so I'd check up on what I'm saying here. 🙂

I think it depends on what else you eat. They inhibit the intake or use of iodine which your thyroid needs to make thyroid hormone. And so, it might depend on the amount of iodine you get. And yes, cooking them reduces the goitrogen compounds. I would hate to see anyone remove them from their diet. Instead, maybe look into how they inhibit the intake or use of iodine. Maybe you could take supplements like kelp or a thyroid support and have the smoothie at a different time of day.

That is, if you have a low functioning thyroid. Do more research.

thanks for the replies'

I don't think i have hypothyroid: i don't have any other symptoms except acne..

I firstly got acne from hormonal drug and i stopped it for 10months..

when i got first active acne, i was so nervous and do several things which i believe would worsen the condition..

As supplements, i firstly took vitamin E 400IU and evening primrose oil. They caused more inflammed ones..

Then, i went to the dermatologist who gave me some face wash and topical which didn't not help at any cent.

Then, i turned into natural remedies and supplements which seemed helping at first and then, they didn't work..

I have been eating healthy for 6months which help at some extent but not complete cure..

i haven't used any home remedies for 2months..no active acne but clogged pores appear.. I am so confused.. Any idea??

When,i eat something wrong, there would be tiny bumps on forehead..

When i take supplement that my liver don't like , there would be bump on chin..

and 2 days ago, i was so disappointed and stopped all things that i take for acne; lime water, vitamin C, zinc, green tea, and there is 4 new spots appeared. this is the first breakout within two months.

So, i took again vitamin C today for redness and now it reduced..

I have also tested one fruit at a time for green smoothie and we see what will happen??

I am really really tired of doing such many things and many changes .. so please help me!!

Any suggestion???

I'm so sorry for my vent under inappropriate topic(may be???)

Thanks a lot..

I forgot one thing; when i used 2handful of greens in smoothie, my face turned darken for some period..

Whenever i took heat producing herbs such as turmeric, ginger, garlic ,.. i got new spots in next few days..

When i took EVOO 1 tbs per day, i got really oily and inflammed spots..

Any advice , please!

Just wanted to chime in and say thanks for the thread ABG My green smoothies have come a long way from when I first started trying them, I could barely handle the small amount of spinach Now I have broccoli, kale, spinach, romaine lettuce, strawberries, chia seeds & gel, and spirulina. It's fascinating to me how our taste buds change over time!

I am I,

When did you start using Cetaphil? I tried it years ago and found it didn't wash my face very well. I am really sorry you're having issues. It's really hard when you don't know what's causing it and are already doing so many things right. It may be that since you've been eating healthfully for 6 months that your body is now strong enough to go through a type of healing crisis where you might be detoxing. Do you also eat beans, nuts/seeds and some whole grains? Are you taking acidophilus (probiotic?). It could simply be that your body is adjusting to different things, as you have made a lot of changes recently. Hang in there. You are definitely on the right track.

tim12,

Wow!! Love hearing you're all about greens now when you could barely tolerate them in the beginning! hehe!!! That is super cool, and I'm really glad you shared that with us. Yay!!!! And you are very, very welcome!!!!

Thanks for the kind and informative reply' fairy!

Yes,i know Cetaphil don't clean completely but pimples didn't come after cavemen regime and so i am now really afraid to use harsh chemical cleansers..

I rarely eat beans, don't eat nuts or seeds

I currently eat white rice and i tested it for time to time and it should not be the problem..

i dont take probiotics as am afraid of detoxing effect..Now, i omitted lime/lemon water ,first thing in the morning as am afraid it would be the cause for detox..

now have been testing 1 fruit at a time for green smoothie for absolute sure.

today, i introduce lactic acid cleanser for evening cleansing and lets see what'll happen??..

^ You are very welcome! For the probiotics, you could just add them in very gradually. I think you would find them helpful. I hope the lactic acid cleanser helps and that you are able to determine if it's a particular fruit that you're allergic to. As for beans, nuts/seeds, these would all add some variety to your diet, as so long as you don't go overboard with them, they should be okay (though there are a few that are sensitive to these). Of course, right now, I'd focus on figuring out the green smoothie dilemma before adding any other foods. As for cleansers, you might check out this list, as there are several good ones listed. http://www.beautypedia.com/BestProductsDetails.aspx?bcid=3 I really hope things get better for you soon.

I've just bought some chard and my mom said that "chard isn't good for acne."

I asked her how but she said she doesn't really now how to explain it. I don't see how its not good for acne since it is a leafy green after all.

Chard is definitely not bad for your acne. No idea what your mom is talking about.

Thank you so much for this!

I've been having green juices on and off for months, making it a daily habit (started yesterday!).

Sorry I haven't seen the recent posts! I didn't get any notifications, and the boards are really confusing me... when I sign out, the boards turn to a time-warp of September 2011.... I actually just replied to this thread right under I am I's post above - had thought I hadn't responded, but now it's not showing up. Oh well!

Changed Name,

Chard is definitely great for your skin! Keep it up! Some kale and collards would be great to throw in as well.

rabanne,

You are very welcome!

Oh cool. This looks real yummy! I'm gonna start trying this.

Endurability,

Glad to hear it!! Let us know if you have any questions!

I made my first green smoothies today...they came out black, were really watery, and tasted like water! Haha

But I feel better, and my skin is kind of glowing! So hopefully despite the lackluster first attempt, I still received nutrition.

I added a handful of romaine lettuce and spinach, and some frozen blueberries. Maybe not enough, because the smoothie was kind of flavorless. Also, is there anything you can do to make the smoothies a bit thicker?