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*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

I'm just checking back in since it's been awhile. I was without smoothies for bit because my blender broke. It was from when I got married over 10 years ago and it was cheap and crappy even then. I...

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17 years ago
*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

bluks, I love sprouts! Broccoli sprouts are great, but alfalfa sprouts have a bad reputation. I don't remember why exactly, but I'm sure a google search would pull it up. Now YOU are giving alfa...

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17 years ago
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Can anyone tell me if there is any nutritional value in green leaf lettuce? Know which one I mean? If this is what you are talking about, one cup has "high amounts of vitamins A (2600IU) and K (62mc...

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18 years ago
*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

I wanted to post some info I looked up on dandelion greens. They are most tasty and tender in the early spring and many of us have them growing right in our yards! As long as you don't fertilize/use...

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18 years ago
*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

Sorry for double posting but I just wanted to say that I've been drinking the smoothies for a few weeks now and haven't seen any change in my skin yet although I'm REALLY enjoying them.   My typi...

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18 years ago
*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

on the bottle it said it was all natural, they just extracted the oil from the seeds or whatever and put it in a bottle so im assuming its all natural flaxseed oil The reason that the seeds are more...

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18 years ago
*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

I was able to get whole flaxseeds at my local grocery store (chain in the northeast called Hannaford). They have a "Natural" section with bulk food and I bought it there for $1.69/lb.

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18 years ago
*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

I've done quite a bit of research about flax seed and wanted to share what I've learned.   It is important to grind up the flaxseed in some way. Whole flax seeds will just pass right through you...

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18 years ago
*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

Lutya, Glad you found us! 🙂 For the flax seeds, I don't have a problem blending them in my Vita-Mix, but maybe you could first try blending them with water only before adding the fruits and greens?...

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18 years ago
Wheatgrass

It does grow really fast. You soak the seeds covered in just a little water in a warm dark place for about 12-24 hours until they start to sprout and then you plant them. Within a few days they are ...

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18 years ago
Wheatgrass

Thanks HBC, that looks like a promising product. I would buy it but it's like $50 and I don't want to order it online, so I'll try to find some cheaper alternatives for now.

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18 years ago
Wheatgrass

I can't answer your questions but I'm interested in the answers. I bought some organic red wheatgrass seeds awhile ago to grow for my cat to eat as cat grass but it seemed to give her gas. So, if it...

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18 years ago
*`*~FABULOUS Skin Food (GREEN SMOOTHIES)~*`*

Hi all. New to this part of the forum, usually over at the cosmetics section. I actually got the suggestion of green smoothies from a swapper on Makeup Alley but then found my way here. I've only t...

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18 years ago
Sun Block / Sun Cream for Acne Prone Skin?

If you are looking for a higher SPF, all of these got the highest rating on Paula Begoun's website in the category of 30+ SPF that are good for oily skin:   Neutrogena Active Breathable Sunblock ...

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18 years ago