Banana-Blueberry-Spinach Green Smoothie: A Beginner's Guide to Green Smoothie Essentials
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- Опубліковано 30 кві 2024
- On this episode, optimal health and nutrition expert and author, Evita Ochel (www.evitaochel.com) explains and demonstrates how to make a basic green smoothie: banana-blueberry-spinach green smoothie.
See Evita's new 5-step smoothie video: • How to Make a Green Sm...
This video includes tips and descriptions of why we want to consume green smoothies for optimal health and how to customize our smoothies to suit our needs.
Want to learn more? Check out Evita's complete online video course: Essentials of Green Smoothies on Udemy: www.udemy.com/course/green-sm... - Навчання та стиль
Who are you? 😳 You know so much about healthy food and healthy smoothies ……… I am in total shock… in a good way way of course …,just bought my blender and I don’t even know where to start lol Found your video and absolutely love it … please make more videos about it and more recipes … Many thanks 🙏
Thank you so much for your nice comment and feedback :) It is really great to hear you are taking steps to enjoy healthy eating via green smoothies. As for myself, I live and teach this and have many more resources like this that are available for anyone who is interested. I recommend checking out my Healthytarian channel, which is where I mostly share food, recipe and healthy eating videos (ua-cam.com/users/healthytarian) and if you'd like to learn more about me/my work, I share everything on my website (www.evitaochel.com). There are free optimal health food guides that you can find there, as well as listing of my online courses, one of which is called "Essentials of Green Smoothies". Cheers and to your best health!
Thanks for a nice video
I've made a living with my voice and communication skills for decades. YOU are an excellent communicator and you know your nutrition too. I enjoy your vids! Thanks!
Really great to hear that you were able to utilize your talent so well. And thank you so much for your feedback about my communication skills and videos. It means a lot :)
Seriously agree--your video and demeanor are calming. Other vids have too much music, loud distracting tunes or just music that is anxiety-inducing. There is too much noise pollution already ( stores, offices, restaurants, everywhere has MUSIC!) Thank you, from my body (food education) and my ears (quiet normal video). 😊
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At first I was like, get on with it and just make the smoothie but then I was like, hold it, she knows what she's talking about lol. 😅
Thanks for every single word you said.
Thank you for your patience Kelon. I greatly appreciate your comment and feedback.
You are an amazing teacher! Your love & years in education comes through. Keep up your vids.
John, that is such kind and beautiful feedback to receive. Thank you so much!
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What a beautiful comment to share - thank you!
YOU ARE A WONDERFUL TEACHER. I APPRECIATE YOUR VIDEO’S SO MUCH. THANK YOU!!!! I FEEL SO BLESSED TO KNOW YOU ARE HERE ON UA-cam!! ❤️
Thank you so much for your beautiful comment and feedback Maria. With love and gratitude :)
I love your video's so easy and very well explained thank you I follow your smoothie recipes, I am a beginner.
Lovely to hear Betty! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with me :)
It's been 9 years and this video was so much help for me, thank you, you are amazing!
You're so welcome, Riley! It is great to hear that you found it helpful :)
just watched your video and I must say your ON point! Thank you so much! You have provided me with much needed info for making my Green Smoothies! Stay blessed...🙏🏿
You are so very welcome and thank you for your kind comment and feedback.
you are right.....
i was anemic for years 7 years ago i started to do my own research ... because all those vitamins and liquids nutrients the doctors recomended to me ad a slow slow effect...
and i started smoothie .... every morning , for 6 months and my red cells was back to normal in excellent health
until now .
I still do smoothie 3 times a week... until now , im still in great health.
yeeey !!!!.
good job Miss.... your way is educational for everyone.
thank you.
Thank you for your nice feedback, and great to hear about your health improvements :)
Have just found you on UA-cam and am totally hooked on your presentation and knowledge.
Thank you kindly for your nice feedback Cheryl. If health and nutrition are of interest to you, then I recommend my Healthytarian channel (ua-cam.com/users/healthytarian), as this one became dedicated to mind and spirit matters and only has a handful of old videos like this one.
B6 the way banana with spinach and kale is absolutely yummy as seen on your video's. I do these frequently.
Great to hear!
I loved listening to you!
Cough my attention right away.
You explain very well!
Great presentation !🥳
Thank you so much for your kind and meaningful feedback. It is greatly appreciated :)
I feel healthier just watching . I've just created my first smoothie. It was ( I was) a bit messy. But great taste.
Many thanks from England.
Subscribed. ! 👍
You are super welcome Matthew, and how wonderful to hear. May you enjoy many more!
Thanks ;) I'll take that as a compliment, I loved that movie!
My first day with making green smoothies. Wish me luck! Subscribed!
Great to hear, best wishes and hope you enjoy :)
Thank you, very informative . Cannot wait to make !!
My pleasure Pat, and thank you for your nice feedback.
Wow you’re amazing and very knowledgeable. I love this video I’m so thankful I found your video thank you so much!!😊
Thank you for your kind comment and feedback :)
Excellent vid and exactly what I was looking for! THANK YOU!!
Wonderful to hear Kathy! Thank you so much for your nice feedback :)
Thanks for that information - i was just about to go down the milk based smoothies route and having watched a few blender recipes i thought i was going to have to shop for multiple ingredients so your advice is very helpful.I also am quite uneducated when it comes to nutrition so i will do some basic research to broaden my knowledge base - thanks to you ! My aim is to live forever - so far,so good....
Glad it was helpful! Indeed, simplicity is the key and the more we eat the foods most designed for our human body - plant foods - the more we support our body's health and longevity.Thank you for your nice comment and best wishes for your health and wellness journey :)
Great green smoothie recipe 👍so simple & nutritious ♥️
Thanks for your nice comment, Priscilla :)
Good job, thank you for explaining the why and for making it simple and easy to understand.
Thank you for your nice message and you are very welcome!
It was a pleasure to be able to listen to Evita's talk on "Yoga Path of Transformation" this past weekend at Grail Springs. If I came away with anything from my 3-day stay at "the Grail" (and I certainly came away with many good experiences) I would say Evita's 2-part speech on the 8 Limbs of Yoga was the most enlightening. I am now subscribing to her youtube channels and plan to incorporate more of her healthytarian way of eating into my diet. I've always thought of myself as a healthy eater, but Evita has changed the way I think about healthy eating. Thank you Evita. I'm so grateful I got to hear you and take part in your yoga practice at the Grail, and now find your healthy eating channel. Susan.
Susan, thank you so much for your beautiful comment and feedback. What a pleasant surprise to "see you here" :) It is really wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your stay and my presentation. It is always such a pleasure to be able to help inspire, empower and motivate people like yourself to express and experience the best of themselves and their quality of life. With love and best wishes for your continued path of mindful living
You get an A+ for mentioning coconut oil. =)
This was the best basic smoothie video ever made. Thank you.
Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for your kind comment!!!
Great information I love this recipe. Thanks
My pleasure 😊 And thank you for your nice comment!
I did not know what a smoothie was until this video so many thanks !
Great to hear, my pleasure!
Im just starting out at this, that looks delicious. You seem pretty knowledgable too thanks
Thanks Walt, I am glad you enjoyed it. And yes, teaching about health and nutrition is my life's work :)
Best video ever...you just answered all my questions. Thank you
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your feedback!
I (we) miss you and your helpful videos on this channel, Evita. Thank you for the info and Blessings to you.
Thank you so much for your kind words and care. It means a lot :) Blessings and best wishes to you both!
Wonderful to hear. As for toiletries, there are many brands....I write about many on Evolving Wellness also in the "Skin, Hair, Nails" category. As for ones common in the UK, try Aubrey Organics or Weleda. They are not perfect, but have some good choices & based on your needs may be appropriate. Another option is see what brands your local health food store has and check them on the EWG skindeep database. It will tell you how "natural" or "toxic" something is quickly.
Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure, thanks!
Awesome video. I love adding avocado to my smoothie. It makes the smoothie very creamy. ☺️
Thanks for sharing your feedback and personal smoothie preference. Cheers!
That was a surprisingsly good video, thanks! A lot of information, options to the ingredients and we'll explained and spoken, keep going making videos like this!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. All of my health, nutrition, and wellness videos can be found on my Healthytarian channel here: ua-cam.com/users/healthytarian
@@EvitaOchel thanks, I already found your other channel :) but it looks like you stopped making videos?
Yes, currently I am focused on other work so no new videos have been added this year, but I hope to be able to create some more soon.
@@EvitaOchel that would be great, good luck for your other project :)
I’m going to try this. I have a fig tree and freeze them for the winter. I think I’ll sweeten mine with a couple of figs. Thank you for the recipe!
My pleasure, and thank you for sharing your nice comment.
I just started with a Bullet. I'll need to break down these recipies. I've made up a few of my own. Thanks for talking about juice i did'nt know. I've been useing diet juice. Good vidio, thank you
You are welcome, and thank you for your comment.
Thanks for the recipe
You are welcome and thanks for watching!
Great video. Very informative.
Thank you so much for your nice feedback.
I didn't have kale, so I added spinach instead. I also added 2 tsp of coconut oil. It tasted amazing and I also had a good bowel movement right after. Thank you for sharing ❤️
You are very welcome. Best wishes with your health!
Really good smoothie vid. Watching from Lancaster, PA
Thank you for your nice feedback Daniel! To your best health :)
Informative and beautiful great video 👍
I so greatly appreciate your kind and positive feedback. Thank you!
Very well presented! I am large in size looking for healthy, fun, options! You fit that need and I’m off to try your delicious looking recipe! Congrats, you earned a subscriber!
Thank you so much for your nice comment, and best wishes to you on your health journey.
thank you for helping it's delicious
You are very welcome! Glad to hear and thank you for your comment.
I usually do kale, banana, celery, carrot and apple! But this morning I added grapes in place of the apple and it was delicious! I am definitely having grapes when I can get them - delicious! I know water is best, but I often add part of a BodyArmor ( no added sugar) coconut water-based drink. I like the peach mango flavor in a green smoothie.
Thanks for sharing your preference. To your best health!
Nice, I make mine a avocado, blueberries & kale taste good too😍
Great to hear Jemarie, thanks for sharing.
Thankyou for sharing.
My pleasure Sarah, and thanks for watching.
Wonderful explanation, bravo! You should be a nutritionist professor. Even though I took nutrition class in the past it helps to refresh the memory.
I wish you success in the future!
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback.
Hi Thank you for sharing this video. I know it's been around for years, so hope you are still reading comments :)
I've been doing this basic green smoothie for awhile now and so that made me feel good that I was on the right track :)
I have started making 1-1/2 batches so I can put the extra in ice cube trays and freeze them for a snack later in the day. It helps pick me up when I start slowing down around 3-4 pm. Have you ever done that? Any reason I shouldn't?
You are very welcome Maryann, and yes indeed I still check in here from time to time to address comments. I am so glad that you enjoyed this video and have taken such positive steps to benefit your health.
Your idea of making smoothie-like ice cream snacks is perfectly fine, and as you probably already know, provides you with one of the healthiest snacks you could eat.
In general, I recommend for people to drink their smoothies fresh, as this is when you get their highest nutrient integrity, but freezing is still not as destructive to foods, like cooking is. The only other thing to consider is not to eat too much of any cold or freezing food, especially during cold months, as this can interfere with optimal digestion, energy, and function of major organs in general. If you are interested in this, look up Ayurvedic or Traditional Chinese Medicine info about cold vs warm foods.
By the way, I have a new Green Smoothie template video that you can view here: ua-cam.com/video/JL_DIOjZfq0/v-deo.html
Very nice video. Like how want to very healthy! Thanks
Thank you for your comment Lance.
Good to know thank you very much.
I appreciate your kind comment!
Making this in the morning
Great to hear! Hope you enjoyed it :)
Looks good.
Thank you!
Aragula is a common one. It is great steamed I find with some lemon juice, but not for smoothies. Typically spinach, collards and kale work excellent. Swiss chard can have a bit of an after taste, but is not bad. I don't use lettuce greens, just because these are easy to eat, no point in blending them. I would also not use rapini as it tends to have a strong taste.
Nice video, gonna try it :)
Thank you so much Andres! Hope you enjoy :)
I subscribed to your channel right away. You are such a great presenter and teacher, with great personality. Glad i found your channel.
Thank you so much for your heart-warming comment and feedback! It is greatly appreciated :)
@@EvitaOchel , you re so, so, very welcome. Pls do more videos on smoothies and healthy nutrition. Thank you.
I have another channel dedicated all too healthy eating here, which has a large collection of such videos: ua-cam.com/users/healthytarian
However, currently I am not teaching on UA-cam at all and not making any new videos on either channel.
Best wishes!
Hi congratulations very informative video. I make my smoothie with kale banana a date an almond milk. Is this too much? Do I need to change something? Thanks you and greetings from California
Thank you for your feedback Alma. Please see my updated green smoothie video that will teach you the whole process easily and answer your questions: ua-cam.com/video/JL_DIOjZfq0/v-deo.html
Great video
Thank you so much for your feedback.
Thank you, u just changed my life
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I like You! Thanks so much for sharing these important health tips!
My pleasure :) Thank you for your kind comment and feedback.
I just made my smoothie a little different. The blueberries I had are frozen and mixed with other fruits such as strawberries, blackberries, etc, in a small 8oz packages that come big bag of frozen fruits but at least I added the spinach leaves and kale and also lastly a banana and of course good quality water.
Thanks for sharing and sounds great! It is all about being flexible to adjust to your needs and preferences while using optimally healthy whole plant food ingredients.
Great video!!
Thank you for your feedback Corina! I will be making a new, improved and updated video about green smoothies this spring, which will be featured on my @Healthytarian channel if you are interested in more like it.
I love this video. It's to the point! Nov. 12, 2023. Canada.
Thank you so much for your great feedback 🙂
More videos like this one please 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for the feedback Karina :) You can find them on my health and wellness channel Healthytarian here: ua-cam.com/users/healthytarian
Thank you.
My pleasure, and thank you for watching.
Nice on knowledge!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your feedback, Cara.
Very sensible information. Can you help me with a question. I often do a detox which requires three smoothies a day. Often there are at least three different fruits added to the greens? Is that too much sugar?
Thank you for the feedback. With regards to your question, those who see nutrition from a reductionist perspective and those who fear fruits would tell you that would be too much "sugar". However, from a holistic perspective all sugar is not equal and fruits and their wholesome sugars are not a threat to our health, and act very different in many ways than isolated, refined sugar and processed carbohydrate foods.
On the contrary, fruits are amongst the most perfect foods for the human body, both for healing and protection, along with detox, cleansing, etc. So no, there should be no concern about too many fruits in one's diet, as long as you are eating whole fresh or frozen fruits (not fruit juices or dried fruits), and provided that it is working for you and your health needs.
To hear some great stuff about detoxing and fruits, try Dr. Robert Morse here on UA-cam, if you haven't come across him yet. Here is a short video from him about fruits (ua-cam.com/video/bM5gn26wdQA/v-deo.html) and here is a longer one about the ideal human diet (ua-cam.com/video/GZN3HGiS4zw/v-deo.html). In addition, here is an article from Forks Over Knives that also answers your question (www.forksoverknives.com/is-it-possible-to-eat-too-much-fruit/). Cheers!
Hello! I have a question for you, this smoothie you have to drink it inmediately or you can save it refrigerated? Thank you from Argentina
Hi Karina. Anytime you cut into or gently process any fruits or vegetables, it is best to consume them fresh. However on a practical level, you can most definitely refrigerate a green smoothie for later. Just be sure to store it in a sealed container with as little free in the jar/bottle as possible. This means fill to the top so as little air is present in the bottle as possible. Then simply keep in the refrigerator and best to consume within 12 to 24 hours.
When you are ready to drink,yYou may need to shake it a little, as the longer it sits, the more it can start to separate. Also, blueberries are not a good fruit to add to a smoothie that you will not drink right away, as they tend to gel quickly and harden the smoothie. So if you are making smoothies for later consumption, swap blueberries for another fruit. Finally, because these smoothies take less than 5 minutes to make, do consider making them fresh, as much as possible, as you will get much more nutritional benefits that way. Cheers!
Evita Ochel thank you very much for your answer. I wake up at 5am so I cant do any noice thats why I questioned it. My idea was to prepare it in the past evening and drink it the next morning. I know i will lost nutrients but i cant do anything else. Thank you again
@@krai3633 they taste best when you drink them fresh. I love green smoothies.
just made this but with my own slight touch bluberrys,kale,banana and added in flax seeds and cinnamon to it .
Nice to hear and great touch with the cinnamon :) Thank you for your comment.
This seen like it was good
Great video. I take a lot vitamins in the morning with my breakfast. Should i stop taking these vitamins if I take the smoothie in the morning?
Thanks for your feedback Marcus. Without knowing your full health history and specific health needs, I cannot say for certain. However, in general supplements, especially synthetic vitamins and minerals should not be used unless you have an actual diagnosed deficiency. Scientific research has shown that such isolated nutrients can normally cause more harm than good, not to mention they are a financial drain. Unfortunately, clever supplement marketing and poor advice from a lot of health providers makes people think otherwise.The better way to go is to optimize your diet and trust your food to provide you with what you need, rather than any pill. For more information about this, Dr.McDougall provides a great explanation: ua-cam.com/video/PkzcOY9LmgM/v-deo.html
If you would like an even more scientific explanation, read the book "Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition" (amzn.to/2EH2peq). Cheers!
@@EvitaOchel I see. I will give it a thought. Thank you very much Evita.
For anyone who is interested....my daily smoothie looks like this.......spinach or kale, banana or avocado, blueberries or strawberries, kiwi or mandarin orange, oatmeal, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, beetroot, inulin, walnuts, almonds, flax seeds, chia seeds, water................delicious
Thanks for sharing Alexander!
A long list
I have made similar smoothie like this almost everyday for years. I also put starwaberries, oatmeal,
Protein powder, omega 3 oil, spinach.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Where I currently live bottled (plastic/zephyr hils) water is the best option I have. It's that or tap and I refuse to touch tap. What do you recommend? I'm not living in a place I can set up my own filtration system :( Also what do you think about adding broccoli sprouts and parsley to this recipe? Will it ruin it or enhance?
With regard to water, indeed you have to pick the best of the worst options in many places in the world today.
With regard to broccoli sprouts and parsley, those are best left for other meals, including salads and will ruin the flavor and enjoyment of a fruit-leafy green smoothie. Keep it simple for best results.
Evita how can you use flaxseed of chia seed to blend smoothie if the flaxseed or chia seed are not soaked in water overnight?
While most nuts and seeds can and should be soaked in water for a few hours, it is not essential to do that with all. It depends on their digestibility, fat content, etc. And when you are already blending the seeds so finely, they are naturally very easy to digest. Flax and chia both become gelatinous upon being soaked, and in my research are not not seeds of a high soaking priority.
What kind of smoothie would you recommend for a person who works 3rd shift that wants to replace a "9am lunch" (for some ppl breakfast time) that goes to sleep right after "lunch" and not get the energy boost to prevent them from sleeping but healthy to replace a big meal before sleeping
Sam, there is nothing special required for any such case. The body needs quality nutrients period, at any time of the day when it is awake or in need of a meal. You can get that from any whole food, plant-based green smoothie, which provides a light meal, but a high quality meal. Then, it is just a matter of drinking the right amount for your needs so that you can sleep comfortably.
Awesome thank u
Glad you enjoyed, thanks!
Can you plz make more video love your teaching god bless
Most definitely :) Please see all available food and nutrition videos on my Healthytarian channel here (ua-cam.com/users/healthytarian). More new videos coming here and there soon!
Are there any greens in particular you avoid? I tried arugula and attempted to mask it with plenty of fruit but it was too bitter.
That looks good
Try spinch 2 cups apple a cup one carrots cup of grapes some walnutes flax seeds chia seeds this is a good one
Enjoy
Is it necessary to put milk in this smoothie??or water is just fine?
Hi there. Water is all that is required for the liquid, as shared in the video. No plant milk is necessary.
May I ask what brand of blender do you use?
Eri, it is a Vitamix 5200 high-power blender.
Love it
Thanks so much for your feedback Verona!
Thanks 🙏
You are very welcome Rose :)
Would a Ninja blender be good or a Juicer? I'd love to do your recipe. Im brand new to your channel. Im subbing today
A blender will make a smoothie whereas a juicer will make a juice. These are two different tools for two completely different food products.
So to make a green smoothie, such as the one in my video you definitely need a blender - not a juicer. However, whether a Ninja blender will be good enough depends on the kind of Ninja blender you have. If it is the personal NinjaPro blender (like this one: amzn.to/3sr0wcY ), then yes, it is very good. But if it is the Ninja blender that is a full size and has the kind of blade that sticks out in places from top to bottom, then those Ninja blenders are not very good for making green smoothies because they cannot handle blending leafy greens or seeds properly.
Either way, you should try making it if this is the kind of blender you have to see if it works out for you. Best wishes!
Very informative!
How about almond milk?
My question came early 🤪
I use unsweetened almond milk 30 calories it works good
@Charming D. Please see my complete video template where I fully explain about all liquids, including almond milk: ua-cam.com/video/JL_DIOjZfq0/v-deo.html
Yes, i do not want cold i prefer room temp I’m thinking of coconut water the organic one.what you think
Hello Ethel. You could use organic coconut water if you really, really want to, but there is just no need for it, as I explain in my full green smoothie template video here: ua-cam.com/video/JL_DIOjZfq0/v-deo.html
Hello I enjoyed your Video!
Thank you very much for your nice feedback 😊
Trying this now :)
Thanks for sharing, and hope you enjoyed it :)
Thank you I just subscribed, liked and commented 🇨🇦💓🌍 it's great to be connected
Great to hear you are enjoying the videos here too, Danny. Best wishes!
I add some dried fruit (cranberries, dates, figs, etc) for a sweetener.
That is possible, but hopefully only until your taste buds adjust. Otherwise, fresh fruit, especially fully ripe fresh fruit, like bananas and mangoes, should be more than enough sweetness. For optimal health, it is good to experience the range of flavors: sweet, spicy, bitter, etc.
What is the best option of a liquid of I don’t have filtered water? I have milk, bottled water, and I have almond milk (unsweetened)
Always water, whatever is the best quality of water that you have and drink is the one to use. So in this case, if bottled water is what you normally drink, then you would just use that. The unsweetened almond milk would be the second-best choice, and dairy milk is out of the question if one is interested in optimal health.
Don't forget that dark leafies such as kale and spinach are also rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, for good eye health.
Yes indeed :) Thank you for sharing your comment.
Peri Grinn she explain that already you weren’t listening she is the best smoothie teacher on you tube
great!!!
I always have porridge with blueberries for breakfast and my smoothies are in the afternoon, doing a smoothie for breakfast isn’t an option for me, I’d wake up the whole house, 3am is too early for a blending machine, but I like ur knowledge and info 👍🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for sharing your comment. Most definitely you can have a green smoothie at any time of the day. It does not have to be breakfast by any means, which is only recommended as this is what is commonly preferred by many people due to its ease and speedy preparation. Cheers!
Can I do a smoothie for breakfast lunch and dinner
You can, but that is not the ideal way for a human being to live. You need to eat real food and use your mouth to chew properly and engage the whole digestive system properly.
Hi guys! I’m allergic to bananas. What would y’all suggest as a substitute that would give it that sweetness and texture that is banana-like. Thank you!
Hello Aurora, please see my full green smoothie video template here: ua-cam.com/video/JL_DIOjZfq0/v-deo.html where I explain that both bananas and mangos are able to provide the sweetness and creaminess that makes green smoothies so delicious. But even if you cannot use either, you can also make very good green smoothies with other fruits, as I outline in the template steps of that video.
@@EvitaOchel thank you! I’ve heard mango is a good substitute. I will check out your video. 🥭🍑🍐🍊🍓🥦🥒🥬🥝🍌🍏🍍
Real cool
Thanks so much!
I like your vedeo ! Are you in Toronto
Thank you for your feedback, Ethel. And no, I am not in Toronto.
Evita please share with me information about bottled water. I drink spring water but it is bottled.
Jeanetta, most bottled water is called "spring water" and rarely has anything to do with real springs in nature. Bottled water often does not have the high quality, purity or benefits that people think it does given where it comes from and how it is bottled and stored. Secondly, most bottled water companies today are owned by large corporations, such as Nestle, that stand to profit off of people by spreading fear and misinformation, and who control the most necessary substance for life - water, next to air, in monopolistic ways. Thirdly, bottled water has created tremendous inequality and waste in our world, and is a waste of money/financial resources for people. So whenever possible, we should avoid bottled water. The exceptions are being in an area where the tap water is bluntly contaminated or not safe.
If a person lives in a developed country like Canada, United States, Australia, pretty much all of the European countries and many similar areas, the best thing to do is to invest in a home water filter that meets their needs, and not waste money on bottled water.
The best water to drink is any of the following:
1. Clean and safe well water.
2. Clean and safe spring water directly from natural springs in nature that is collected by us in re-usable containers. (Find a local source here: findaspring.com/)
3. Filtered tap water.
Bottled water should be kept to a minimum and saved for places and circumstances where the other 3 are not available.
For more information, here is a recent article from Time magazine on concerns about bottled water (time.com/5686811/is-bottled-water-safest-best/). And here are a few links to explore the EWG's resources about bottled water contamination and problems:
- Harmful chemicals in bottled water: www.ewg.org/news/news-releases/2008/10/15/harmful-chemicals-found-bottled-water
- Contaminants in drinking water: www.ewg.org/enviroblog/2017/08/worried-about-contaminants-your-drinking-water-skip-bottled-water-and-opt-home
- Home water filter guide: www.ewg.org/enviroblog/2017/08/using-ewg-s-water-filter-buying-guide
@@EvitaOchel wow thank you so very much. I am truly at a loss of words. I drink Ice Mountain water in a daily basis thinking I am doing good to myself and I am not. I have much to research. A Water filtration system is something I have to pay someone to put in correct?
Wow, a whole banana and nearly a cup of blueberries? That’s desert for me, I’ll try it soon, thx!
Hope you enjoy!
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Thank you for your heart-warming feedback and kind comment. It is greatly appreciated
Can I add warm water? Cold days prefer warmer food.
You can, but if you don't use frozen fruits or ice cubes, then the smoothie will not be cold, but room temperature.
New sub, love your video
Thank you so much, that is super nice of you!