Guest guest Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 I only break off the very bottom thick part of the stem on my chard. The VM takes care of the rest!Rena If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God. On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 5:37 AM, abc123 <myleszoey@...> wrote: Hi- I'm new to this group. I just got my refurbished 5200 and love it! I am trialing different greens in my green smoothies. I bought collards and there is a thick vein that runs through it just like Chard. Do I pull the leaf off the vein of the collard like I do with the Chard or keep it on? I've been peeling off the leaf but didn't want to waste it if I didn't have to. Thank you so much for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 I'd say try what Rena suggested. If you don't like the taste, I'd take off more stem before giving up on collards. Also, some batches of collards can be more bitter than others… Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On Jun 27, 2012, at 11:00 AM, Rena Glubay wrote: I only break off the very bottom thick part of the stem on my chard. The VM takes care of the rest!Rena If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God. On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 5:37 AM, abc123 <myleszoey@...> wrote: Hi- I'm new to this group. I just got my refurbished 5200 and love it! I am trialing different greens in my green smoothies. I bought collards and there is a thick vein that runs through it just like Chard. Do I pull the leaf off the vein of the collard like I do with the Chard or keep it on? I've been peeling off the leaf but didn't want to waste it if I didn't have to. Thank you so much for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 I guess I should have clarified my statement. I have never tried collard greens. I don't like them cooked so I have been hesitant to use them in a shake. RenaIf God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God. On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 12:53 PM, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote: I'd say try what Rena suggested. If you don't like the taste, I'd take off more stem before giving up on collards. Also, some batches of collards can be more bitter than others… Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell) www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On Jun 27, 2012, at 11:00 AM, Rena Glubay wrote: I only break off the very bottom thick part of the stem on my chard. The VM takes care of the rest!Rena If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God. On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 5:37 AM, abc123 <myleszoey@...> wrote: Hi- I'm new to this group. I just got my refurbished 5200 and love it! I am trialing different greens in my green smoothies. I bought collards and there is a thick vein that runs through it just like Chard. Do I pull the leaf off the vein of the collard like I do with the Chard or keep it on? I've been peeling off the leaf but didn't want to waste it if I didn't have to. Thank you so much for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 I use all greens in my smoothie (a different green every day) but I remove the stem on collards, kale, beet greens and swiss chard. I buy mustard greens, turnip greens, but those are already cut up. I never taste the greens. Today I had a huge collard leaf and never knew it was in my smoothie….That’s the only way I can down mustard greens and turnip greens.Marsha From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Lea Ann SavageSent: Wednesday, June 27, 2012 2:54 PM Subject: Re: Collards question I'd say try what Rena suggested. If you don't like the taste, I'd take off more stem before giving up on collards. Also, some batches of collards can be more bitter than others… Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On Jun 27, 2012, at 11:00 AM, Rena Glubay wrote: I only break off the very bottom thick part of the stem on my chard. The VM takes care of the rest!RenaIf God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 5:37 AM, abc123 <myleszoey@...> wrote: Hi-I'm new to this group. I just got my refurbished 5200 and love it! I am trialing different greens in my green smoothies. I bought collards and there is a thick vein that runs through it just like Chard. Do I pull the leaf off the vein of the collard like I do with the Chard or keep it on? I've been peeling off the leaf but didn't want to waste it if I didn't have to.Thank you so much for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 This is funny. I use the leaves of greens to make recipes and throw the stems in my smoothies. LOL I'd just leave the stems on and throw the whole leaf in if I was you. Easy peasy. If you don't like the taste, try it without stems. If you still don't like it, try another green ans just throw in a couple stems or one leaf along with the other. Still don't like it? Don't use it. Use something else. -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I don't use the stems, but my husband uses the stems from collards and everything else in his smoothies. It all depends on your own personal taste. He adds fruits to his smoothies so that helps mask the bitterness of the greens as well. Verria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Thank you everyone for your input. I appreciate all the great advice. I think I'll try the stem and see if I like it. I want to decrease the amount of fruit I put in my green smoothies because I'm trying to eliminate as much sugar as possible from my diet. It doesn't agree with me, even fructose. Have a wonderful weekend! From: Verria <verria.kelly@...> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 2:54 PMSubject: RE: Collards Question I don't use the stems, but my husband uses the stems from collards and everything else in his smoothies. It all depends on your own personal taste. He adds fruits to his smoothies so that helps mask the bitterness of the greens as well.Verria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Hello - have you tried any of these:/links/Recipe_Links_001298558025/Blended_Salads___Cold_Green_Soups____Sal_001327151383/I am like you and have to severely restrict my sugar (even from fruits) intake. I love the "guacamole cold green soup" and the "Green Veggie Juice" (tastes like a Green V-8). Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On Jun 29, 2012, at 5:17 PM, Wallace wrote: Thank you everyone for your input. I appreciate all the great advice. I think I'll try the stem and see if I like it. I want to decrease the amount of fruit I put in my green smoothies because I'm trying to eliminate as much sugar as possible from my diet. It doesn't agree with me, even fructose. Have a wonderful weekend! From: Verria <verria.kelly@...> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 2:54 PMSubject: RE: Collards Question I don't use the stems, but my husband uses the stems from collards and everything else in his smoothies. It all depends on your own personal taste. He adds fruits to his smoothies so that helps mask the bitterness of the greens as well.Verria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Hi Lea Ann- I have not tried any of those. I definitely will though. I am so thankful for this group. I've only recently joined and can tell there is just a wealth of information available. Do you or anyone else use stevia in smoothies and if so how do you tolerate it? I thought it might be an alternative to fruit?? and it's green I have it in my herb garden but have been apprehensive about using it because of how I react to any sugar. I realize stevia is not a sugar but I was afraid it may cause sugar cravings and I don't want those. Time for bravery and just try it Thank you so much!!!! From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 6:27 AMSubject: Re: Collards Question Hello - have you tried any of these: /links/Recipe_Links_001298558025/Blended_Salads___Cold_Green_Soups____Sal_001327151383/ I am like you and have to severely restrict my sugar (even from fruits) intake. I love the "guacamole cold green soup" and the "Green Veggie Juice" (tastes like a Green V-8). Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)http://www.blenderlady.com/(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On Jun 29, 2012, at 5:17 PM, Wallace wrote: Thank you everyone for your input. I appreciate all the great advice. I think I'll try the stem and see if I like it. I want to decrease the amount of fruit I put in my green smoothies because I'm trying to eliminate as much sugar as possible from my diet. It doesn't agree with me, even fructose. Have a wonderful weekend! From: Verria <verria.kelly@...> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 2:54 PMSubject: RE: Collards Question I don't use the stems, but my husband uses the stems from collards and everything else in his smoothies. It all depends on your own personal taste. He adds fruits to his smoothies so that helps mask the bitterness of the greens as well.Verria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 I use Stevia and since I too am sensitive to sugars for me it is Stevia or nothing (if I want sweetness added). As far as whether or not it will stimulate your sugar appetite, I don't know how it will work for you, but it doesn't for me - it satisfies my sweet tooth :-)The leaves from a garden aren't as strong as the liquid or powdered from from a store. I like NuNaturals brand liquid. Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On Jun 30, 2012, at 11:49 AM, Wallace wrote: Hi Lea Ann- I have not tried any of those. I definitely will though. I am so thankful for this group. I've only recently joined and can tell there is just a wealth of information available. Do you or anyone else use stevia in smoothies and if so how do you tolerate it? I thought it might be an alternative to fruit?? and it's green I have it in my herb garden but have been apprehensive about using it because of how I react to any sugar. I realize stevia is not a sugar but I was afraid it may cause sugar cravings and I don't want those. Time for bravery and just try it Thank you so much!!!! From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 6:27 AMSubject: Re: Collards Question Hello - have you tried any of these: /links/Recipe_Links_001298558025/Blended_Salads___Cold_Green_Soups____Sal_001327151383/ I am like you and have to severely restrict my sugar (even from fruits) intake. I love the "guacamole cold green soup" and the "Green Veggie Juice" (tastes like a Green V-8). Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)http://www.blenderlady.com/(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On Jun 29, 2012, at 5:17 PM, Wallace wrote: Thank you everyone for your input. I appreciate all the great advice. I think I'll try the stem and see if I like it. I want to decrease the amount of fruit I put in my green smoothies because I'm trying to eliminate as much sugar as possible from my diet. It doesn't agree with me, even fructose. Have a wonderful weekend! From: Verria <verria.kelly@...> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 2:54 PMSubject: RE: Collards Question I don't use the stems, but my husband uses the stems from collards and everything else in his smoothies. It all depends on your own personal taste. He adds fruits to his smoothies so that helps mask the bitterness of the greens as well.Verria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Hi Lee Ann, I use NuNatrual stevia also, and I was wondering if the liquid should be refrigerated? Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 I don't refrigerate mine. It is sold in the store from the shelf. Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On Jul 1, 2012, at 9:59 AM, Barbara Ziegler wrote: Hi Lee Ann, I use NuNatrual stevia also, and I was wondering if the liquid should be refrigerated? Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 I also use stevia in my smoothies that need a little sweetening. I have a stevia plant in my garden, but it has never occurred to me to just throw some leaves in my smoothies (duh! lol). I have been using liquid stevia for a few years, and it really works for me. Though now I'm going to have to experiment with putting the plant leaves in my smoothies...FrannySent from my iPhoneOn Jul 1, 2012, at 4:50 AM, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote: I use Stevia and since I too am sensitive to sugars for me it is Stevia or nothing (if I want sweetness added). As far as whether or not it will stimulate your sugar appetite, I don't know how it will work for you, but it doesn't for me - it satisfies my sweet tooth :-)The leaves from a garden aren't as strong as the liquid or powdered from from a store. I like NuNaturals brand liquid. Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On Jun 30, 2012, at 11:49 AM, Wallace wrote: Hi Lea Ann- I have not tried any of those. I definitely will though. I am so thankful for this group. I've only recently joined and can tell there is just a wealth of information available. Do you or anyone else use stevia in smoothies and if so how do you tolerate it? I thought it might be an alternative to fruit?? and it's green I have it in my herb garden but have been apprehensive about using it because of how I react to any sugar. I realize stevia is not a sugar but I was afraid it may cause sugar cravings and I don't want those. Time for bravery and just try it Thank you so much!!!! From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 6:27 AMSubject: Re: Collards Question Hello - have you tried any of these: /links/Recipe_Links_001298558025/Blended_Salads___Cold_Green_Soups____Sal_001327151383/ I am like you and have to severely restrict my sugar (even from fruits) intake. I love the "guacamole cold green soup" and the "Green Veggie Juice" (tastes like a Green V-8). Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)http://www.blenderlady.com/(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On Jun 29, 2012, at 5:17 PM, Wallace wrote: Thank you everyone for your input. I appreciate all the great advice. I think I'll try the stem and see if I like it. I want to decrease the amount of fruit I put in my green smoothies because I'm trying to eliminate as much sugar as possible from my diet. It doesn't agree with me, even fructose. Have a wonderful weekend! From: Verria <verria.kelly@...> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 2:54 PMSubject: RE: Collards Question I don't use the stems, but my husband uses the stems from collards and everything else in his smoothies. It all depends on your own personal taste. He adds fruits to his smoothies so that helps mask the bitterness of the greens as well.Verria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Hi- I LOVE the green vegetable juice smoothie. I used 1 handful of spinach and 1 handful of beet stems (inspired by the emails about those!) and added just a little parsley. It was delish!!!! Thank you for sharing that. I also wanted to report that I have tried one leaf of my stevia plant in a dandelion smoothie I made and it really helped with the bitterness and no sugar cravings- yay! Thank you to everyone on here. What a wonderful support group. Thank you Lea Ann for all the time you put into this! Happy, healthy and blessed 4th of July! From: Franny Lesniak <frannyfly@...>" " < > Sent: Sunday, July 1, 2012 12:42 PMSubject: Re: Collards Question I also use stevia in my smoothies that need a little sweetening. I have a stevia plant in my garden, but it has never occurred to me to just throw some leaves in my smoothies (duh! lol). I have been using liquid stevia for a few years, and it really works for me. Though now I'm going to have to experiment with putting the plant leaves in my smoothies... FrannySent from my iPhone On Jul 1, 2012, at 4:50 AM, Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> wrote: I use Stevia and since I too am sensitive to sugars for me it is Stevia or nothing (if I want sweetness added). As far as whether or not it will stimulate your sugar appetite, I don't know how it will work for you, but it doesn't for me - it satisfies my sweet tooth :-) The leaves from a garden aren't as strong as the liquid or powdered from from a store. I like NuNaturals brand liquid. Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)http://www.blenderlady.com/(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On Jun 30, 2012, at 11:49 AM, Wallace wrote: Hi Lea Ann- I have not tried any of those. I definitely will though. I am so thankful for this group. I've only recently joined and can tell there is just a wealth of information available. Do you or anyone else use stevia in smoothies and if so how do you tolerate it? I thought it might be an alternative to fruit?? and it's green I have it in my herb garden but have been apprehensive about using it because of how I react to any sugar. I realize stevia is not a sugar but I was afraid it may cause sugar cravings and I don't want those. Time for bravery and just try it Thank you so much!!!! From: Lea Ann Savage <lsavage@...> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 6:27 AMSubject: Re: Collards Question Hello - have you tried any of these: /links/Recipe_Links_001298558025/Blended_Salads___Cold_Green_Soups____Sal_001327151383/ I am like you and have to severely restrict my sugar (even from fruits) intake. I love the "guacamole cold green soup" and the "Green Veggie Juice" (tastes like a Green V-8). Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)http://www.blenderlady.com/(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On Jun 29, 2012, at 5:17 PM, Wallace wrote: Thank you everyone for your input. I appreciate all the great advice. I think I'll try the stem and see if I like it. I want to decrease the amount of fruit I put in my green smoothies because I'm trying to eliminate as much sugar as possible from my diet. It doesn't agree with me, even fructose. Have a wonderful weekend! From: Verria <verria.kelly@...> Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 2:54 PMSubject: RE: Collards Question I don't use the stems, but my husband uses the stems from collards and everything else in his smoothies. It all depends on your own personal taste. He adds fruits to his smoothies so that helps mask the bitterness of the greens as well.Verria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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