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15 Kale Smoothie Recipes that Actually Taste Great
If you thought national days are only for memorable events in history, think again.
Vegetables are now making the cut too. I'm talking about the National Kale Day - yes, it really exists! 🙂
Kale, a close relative of the Wild Cabbage, is a green leafy vegetable that's especially rich in wholesome nutrients.
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Here is the deal.
You probably think kale is bitter... However, when you include it in a smoothie, it's a whole different game.
When you think delicious healthy smoothies, think kale. Today, I will be sharing my selection of the healthy kale smoothie recipes that taste amazing.
The best part? The ingredients are very easy to find, and the recipes are equally easy to make.
Health Benefits of Kale
Kale is richer in nutrients than most other vegetables you'd put in your smoothie, so if you're looking to step up your healthy nutrition, this is definitely the go-to vegetable.
Not only that, but what gives kale its bitterness is a sulfur compound that researchers think might suppress cancer.
But that's not all…
Kale and Weight Loss
The high levels of sulfur found in kale act as a detoxifying agent. It also has antioxidants that prevent fat cells from multiplying in the body.
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Kale and Cancer
Statistics show that cases of cancer are on the rise the world over. By taking kale, you gain anti-inflammatory and healing nutrients that trials have shown to have potential to suppress cancer.
Kale and Diabetes
Incorporating kale into your everyday meals can lead to balanced blood sugar levels.
Kale's high fiber content decreases the rise of glucose in the body. This is particularly for type 2 diabetics.
Kale and Brain Health
Kale contains omega-3 fatty acids that enhance brain and muscle functions. It also contains flavonoids that reduce the risk of stroke.
If you got a brain injury, kale helps with that too. Sulforaphane is an anti-inflammatory antioxidant that aids in cognitive functions.
Top 15 Kale Smoothie Recipes
Now that you know about the exceptional benefits that kale can have on your health and weight loss efforts, you're probably eager to try a smoothie or two.
These are the most delicious kale smoothie recipes that I've developed or found - I'm sure you'll love them!
You will notice I use water for some recipes as the liquid base for the smoothies. Follow if you prefer your smoothies not too thick, but for thicker smoothies, use other liquid bases such as kefir yogurt or coconut milk.
If you'd like to know the basics of how to prepare smoothies the right way and ensure they look and taste great, you can't find our full smoothie making guide here.
1. Kale Spinach Smoothie
This is ideal for breakfast when you are just starting your day. I chose spinach because it is low in fat and even lower in cholesterol.
Spinach also makes this perfect for newcomers to green smoothies, as its taste is more neutral than other leafy greens, and kale is enough of a challenge for beginners as is.
These ingredients make this smoothie a good superfood.
I opted for mango as a natural sweetener because of its great taste. A very ripe mango gives the best results.
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- 1 cup spinach
- 2 cups kale
- ½ ripe mango to sweeten
- 2-3 drops vanilla extract
- 1 cup water (or ½ cup water and ½ cup ice)
- Cut half of the mango
- Toss all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth
2. Kale Avocado Smoothie with a Twist
Kale and Avocado work surprisingly well together, and the Avocado does a good job masking the somewhat harsh taste of the green.
It's ideal if you are trying to lose weight, mainly because of the cholesterol lowering properties of avocado.
For the citrus twist, add either the juice from half an orange or just half an orange.
If you're going for orange juice, squeeze the orange on the spot to preserve the maximum number of vitamins and minerals and to avoid sugar added store-bought juice.
Only the best blender food processor will come in handy for this.
- 2 cups kale
- ½ avocado
- ½ orange
- 1 cup of water
- Add all the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and serve.
3. Kale Banana Smoothie
This is perfect as a post-workout regimen, or for when you just need an energy boost. It's bound to leave you feeling rejuvenated.
Servings: 1 smoothie
- 2 cups kale, stems removed
- 2 cups of water
- 2 cups chopped pineapple (I like frozen)
- 1 banana (I like frozen)
- Juice of ½ lime
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- Blend the kale and the water in a blender until smooth.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend again.
4. Super Chia Green Smoothie
I love my chia and flax seeds for an added protein boost.
I've also tried this recipe with an added vanilla flavored protein powder, and it worked great. If you're working out, you can opt for more or less protein here - be it chia seeds, flax, or powdered protein. How cool is that?
Servings: 2 smoothie
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 handfuls spinach
- 1 kale leaf, medium
- ½ long English cucumber, sliced
- ½ any apple, chopped and not cored/seeded/peeled
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ lemon, juice of
- In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.
If using a regular blender, it is best to add the ingredients in the order listed above and press "pulse" on and off to get the blending process started.
- Then I usually hit "grate" and "liquefy" after.
The order doesn't matter for a powerful blender.
Storing Instructions: It is best you consume the smoothie right away, but the reality is different. I refrigerate the leftovers in the blender for up to 12 hours and drink all day - just a little advice.
5. Kale Almond Milk Smoothie
Don't you just love the taste of almonds in your mouth? This particular recipe has been in my family for years.
My nana used to soak them up to 48 hours. Then, adding water depending on the desired quantity, blend, and voila! Almond milk.
You can also buy almond milk from the store. The choice is absolutely yours. Both ways work perfectly fine for this smoothie.
If you go for the store-bought almond milk, the unsweetened version is the healthiest.
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 cups shredded kale
- 1 tablespoon honey to taste
- 4 ice cubes
- Blend all ingredients until desired creaminess.
- Serve immediately or keep refrigerated until it's time to drink.


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Well, too many to eat is a good thing. The rest are hanging to become seed. I liked the picture. It is a good close to the summer.
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I'm of the opinion that our book friends should resemble our real friends. They don't always look and act like us–and that's okay. But just as we pick close friends who share similar basic values, we look for close book friends along the same lines. To that end, we seek out childlike books instead of childish books. Childlike books feature children acting like children but maturing from one stage to the next: they make mistakes, grow up a bit, struggle with relationships and moral quandaries, and are a lot like regular kids. Childish books also feature children acting like children but, instead of showing them maturing, celebrate the juvenile: sassy behavior, sarcasm, back talking to parents, temper tantrums, and the like. The early chapter books below are great examples of childlike books–check them out.
Side Note: The two series below are both published by Albert Whitman & Co. I was a bit of an annoyance to the helpful folks at the Albert Whitman booth at ALA Midwinter in January. I had to see the newest books in each of these series for myself! And as I waxed eloquent over the virtues of these great little series, one gentleman managed to hook me up with some books to giveaway here at Redeemed Reader. I met Jacqueline Jules (author of the first series featured), and the Freddie books we're giving away are autographed! See the green text at the bottom of the post for more details.
Zapato Power! (a series about Freddie Ramos) by Jacqueline Jules and illustrated by Miguel Benitez. Albert Whitman. Age/interest level: 4-8.
A sweet series about a young boy and his mother who struggle to make ends meet (his father died while on deployment), the Zapato Power books center around Freddie's super amazing running speed when he's wearing his special zapatos. Freddie solves small mysteries and problems using his zapato power and running faster even than the local train. How many children dream of having a super power? (I know mine do!) Occasional Spanish words are sprinkled throughout quite naturally, but the illustrations are fairly generic in terms of ethnicity. This series is a welcome addition to the world of transitional chapter books (often white and/or female). I have not read all of them, but the ones I've read have been well written and are well suited to young precocious readers (particularly if you have a 4-6 year-old who is moving into this stage of reading and isn't mature enough for more complex plots and themes).
- Freddie Ramos Takes Off (2010) **a giveaway title**
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Lulu Series by Hilary McKay. Albert Whitman. Age/interest level: 6-9.
Lulu* is one of my all-time favorite chapter book characters. She's the kind of girl I'd love for my own daughter to have as a friend and is definitely a favorite book friend of ours. Lulu is resourceful, childlike, concerned about animals, and struggles with obeying her parents. She is close with her parents and also with her cousin Mellie. The books each feature an animal-related adventure in which Lulu is trying to save an animal with her cousin Mellie's help. Humor, early elementary level adventure, and consequences for Lulu's actions (both her responsible actions and irresponsible) make these books a perfect fit for young readers transitioning from the easy reader stage to longer chapter books. Illustrations are delightful but only every few pages. In general, the Lulu books are a bit more complex than the Freddie books. Both boys and girls will enjoy these, but young girls who have a bleeding heart for animal rescue will especially enjoy them. The books were originally published in England and are steadily making their way across the pond (aside from the first book and the last in the list below, the order below may be slightly off). I highly recommend these! *This Lulu is a very different character than the Lulu in the Viorst books–i.e. Lulu Walks the Dogs.
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Is WWOOFing for RVers?
WWOOFing can be a great fit for RVers looking to get out of campgrounds, build community, get their hands dirty, eat healthy, and learn some new skills. It's especially great for RVing families. Kids can gain experiences and insight that no campground will ever be able to match. WWOOFing stays can be as little as a few days or as long as a couple of months. The farms can be crop- oriented, livestock-oriented, or both.
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Our first WWOOFing experience was on an 80-acre ranch in Texas. While not technically a farm, the ranch had large gardens, horses, and an AirBnB cottage. We spent a couple of months working on an animal rescue ranch, which was also in Texas. We didn't source this gig through WWOOF, but might as well have. Our approach to finding it and the work relationship was the same. We learned a lot that we will apply to future WWOOFing jobs. Good luck, and happy WWOOFing!
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gwd-scouter wrote:Hey Ed, they changed the requirement this year. It is only 1,000 feet now. I agree that from whatever elevation you start, you must gain 1,000 by the end.
requirements wrote:Hike up a mountain, gaining at least 1,000 vertical feet.
evmori wrote:To me the key word is gaining. So if you start at 0 you must be 2,000 feet higher to complete the requirement.
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A ten-year construction project for Rolex has finally come to an end, with the luxury watchmaker able to start production in its new facility in Bienne, Switzerland.
The enormous manufacturing plant covers an area equal to 13 football fields and boasts high-tech to select automated systems to move stock and production items throughout the facility.
Rolex announced that the unveiling of this project means the company has "complete control" over the essential parts of its haute horlogerie business; making the cases, watches, movements, dials and bracelets in-house, without having to rely on outside manufacturers.
The brand-new building is part of the Rolex strategy to integrate all sections of its watch-making industry. Previously, manufacturing took place in four separate Rolex manufacturing sites which were located in Bienne and Geneva.
The different sectors are now located in a supersized production facility which houses seven separate buildings in the outskirts of Bienne, and acquired the necessary land from the City of Bienne six years ago.
The massive area in which thermal and surface treatments, machining, maintenance and laboratory activities, stamping and assembly operation will take place consists of seven floors, will be fully automated and computerized, and will operate on a 24 hour, seven-day-a-week basis. The new system is said to be the best in the business and unparalleled in terms of security and component damage protection.
Source courtesy Watch Pro. Photo courtesy Rolex Blogspot.


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Government inaction on foam contamination continues; local officials further frustrated
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Poll: Do you have a New Year's resolution?
Another year has nearly passed, and with every new one comes the chance to make new resolutions (or repeat your old ones). Whether it's starting and sticking by a new fitness plan, saving to travel, or learning a new skill, do you have a New Year's resolution? How good are you at sticking by it? Vote in the poll below.
6.3% Yes - I'm excited to implement it6.3% Complete
33.4% No - I never stick by them33.4% Complete
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Pressure on parking prompts pleas for restrictions in city
Hi neighbours,
Palmerston North is getting busier, making it harder than ever for workers to park all day around the fringes of the central city. The lack of parks in neighbourhood streets is causing tension between workers and residents.
Do you have a problem with workers parking in your street all day? Or is finding a park near your work a nightmare? Let us know what you think.
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Looking for about 50mtrs of chicken wire in good condition.
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After the new AstroProfessional 115mm f/7 telescope (Serial No #1533) has arrived, Holger and me decided to make a first light during ... the day. Yes, the Sun were up there and we couldn't wait even a minute ;-). So we mounted his new telescope on a Losmandy G-11 mount and we put my Baader Astrosolar filter on it in order to observe* the Sun. Our neighbor star was very active that week, promising an exciting gazing day :-)
Image 1: AstroProfessional 115mm f/7 APO on a Losmandy G11 (Gemini)
The AstroProfessional 115mm (f/7) is a air-spaced triplet. It is a full-metal construction, no plastic parts anywhere. The lenses had a greenish coating, the telescope tube was white and stable built. It was securily mounted with two stable tube clamps on the mount. As I observed the Sun through this scope, I remembered the exellent views I had last year with Mike's TMB 115mm, as I observed the Sun from the backyard.
Image 2: The famous TeleVue Evebrite diagonal on its sturdy focuser
The focuser has a reduction gear. It is well built and beefy. I didn't detect any backlash, so it was already well adjusted in the factory. Let us be honest, it is not a Starlight focuser but it works fine and it does not need to be changed or tuned even for astrophotography.
Markus, a friend of mine, owns a same telescope and he is also very convinced about its capabilities and its overall quality. After inspecting Markus's scope a couple of days later, I had the impression (better said "I was quite sure") that the factory producing this telescope (AstroProfessional) has a well organized test team with competent test engineers, and a serious quality assurance department.
Markus, a friend of mine, owns a same telescope and he is also very convinced about its capabilities and its overall quality. After inspecting Markus's scope a couple of days later, I had the impression (better said "I was quite sure") that the factory producing this telescope (AstroProfessional) has a well organized test team with competent test engineers, and a serious quality assurance department.
That's funny. The Solar filter shown above (Image 3) has been custom made for my Takahashi FS-102 telescope but it fits also on the AstroProfessional APO :-) The dewing cap of the AP has a smaller(!) diameter than Tak's one.
Image 4: The first photons hitting the telescope lenses are coming from the Sun
Visually, this scope offers sharp views across the field. Is it a TMB? No! I think, it is an AstroProfessional :-) Anyhow, I loved the views through this scope. We were using my japanese Takahashi 7.5mm and 12.5mm LE eyepieces for our observations.
Image 5: A Baader Astrosolar foil is mandatory for Sun observations.
There is a dedicated 3 inches flattener for this beautiful scope. To be honest, I am not a fan of focal reducers, since most of them introduce chromatic aberrations, and spot sizes having unequal thickness across the field. Also vignetting could be an issue with most reducers if you are working with large camera chips. So I think the best way to work with a scope is by using its dedicated flattener at its native focal length! Hence, if you want to work with two focal lengths, I honestly recommend you to buy two scopes ;-) A short one and a long one :-)
Anyway, I've heard there is a good reducer called Ricardi reducer (click here) able to work with this scope but I don't have any experience with it. For sure the dedicated flattener (click here) gives you the tightest spot size across the field by also keeping most of the optical capabilities of the scope.
Image 6: The Sun
AstroProfessional 115mm (f/7) telescope, Canon 7D, Astrosolar foil
Property of Holger Weber, Germany
The photo above confirms my visual experience I reported above. The Umbra and Penumbra regions of the Sun spots were clearly and with high contrast visible at all magnifications up to 105x. Holger and me were gazing the Sun for many hours before we decided to end our observation session.
Conclusion: I have never observed the Sun so brilliant at this price tag.
This scope is a fun to use and highly recommended.
Thanks for reading.
Panagiotis Xipteras
More HiRes shots: dark.astrodigital.net
Manufacturer: AstroProfessional.de
*CAUTION: Use always a special solar filter for your Sun observations. This is mandatory!


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I have a question regarding the optimal path for an upgrade of Sametime 8.5.2IFR1 to Sametime 9.
I will set up a parallell environment and when everything is set up we will switch from the Old to the New.
I will reuse only this:
* Sametime Meetings DB
* VPUserinfo
Is this an OK path for the Meeting DB?
1) For the new environment use a fresh Meeting DB during setup and testing
2) Just befor Go-Live of new environment then export the Meeting DB from the old server
3) Import into new server (deleting the testing DB)
4) Run the upgrade scripts
What is your experiences with DB2 databases during an upgrade of a Sametime environment?
[Update 20150218]
Something like this. But I had a major issue with 4), I had to install 2 9.7 instanced and only upgrade one of them since there were some GSK8 issues preventing server from starting.
1) Exported Database on OLD Sametime 8.5.2IFR1
-- "db2 backup stms"
2) Installed a new DB 9.7 and restored
-- db2 "restore database STMS from . TAKEN AT 20150211201008 INTO STMS REPLACE EXISTING"
3) Installed fixpack 10 for 9.7 and upgraded instance
-- db2iupdt db2
4) Upgraded to 10.1 FP4
-- db2iupdt db2
-- db2 upgrade db stms
5) Exported again
6) Imported into new Sametime DB2 10.1FP4
-- applyDDLUpdate.bat migration_meetingServer_85x-90.ddl STMS db2admin


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The mudslinging between MBIA (MBI) and Bank of America (BAC) continues with MBIA asking a judge to compel BofA to disclose Countrywide documents that allegedly show aggressive lending at the subprime lender in spite of deteriorating credit standards.
An attorney for the bond insurer sent New York State Judge Eileen Bransten a letter asking the court to compel Countrywide (purchased in 2008 by BofA) to turn over documents related to "recently uncovered evidence of widespread mortgage origination fraud at Countrywide," MBIA said in its letter. The documents MBIA is requesting cover everything from internal fraud investigations to information on whistleblowers who claim they were fired after looking into fraud at the subprime lender, MBIA claims.
MBIA declined to comment on the letter, but confirmed its existence.
Bank of America, which acquired Countrywide nearly four years ago, said in court records it was taken off guard by the bond insurer's letter to the court, but will not object to MBIA's motion for discovery.
However, the bank added, "We nevertheless were surprised by MBIA's letter to the court, as we did not understand the parties to be at an impasse with regard to any of the discovery issues raised." The bank says it is not aware of any discussions over the past five months related to several discovery issues that MBIA brought up in its letter.
Bank of America added,"MBIA's letter, as usual, attempts to convert the parties' minor discovery disputes into premature litigation of its claims. Throughout nearly three years of fact discovery, including extensive meet and confers between the parties, MBIA did not pursue any requests concerning alleged borrower or employee fraud at Countrywide."
MBIA, which is suing Countrywide over alleged misrepresentations made about the quality of Countrywide loans that MBIA insured as securities, said it wants records from Countrywide's fraud hotline.
The bond insurer says Countrywide also should turn over records tied to the internal investigations of whistleblower Eileen Foster, a former Countrywide vice president of fraud risk management. They also want records on Foster's subsequent firing. Foster along with Mark Zachary, a former regional vice president at Countrywide, allegedly voiced concerns about fraud while working at Countrywide.
MBIA's letter to the court says it wants e-mails tied to Zachary and Foster that were mentioned in investigative journalism reports. In addition, they want documents tied to two former Countrywide loan officers who MBIA alleges had some of their activities covered up due to fraudulent concerns, the MBIA letter contends.
MBIA also wants documents related to the company's executive strategy committee, its risk management committee and the responsible lending/responsible conduct committee.
Furthermore, MBIA claims it has not received full documentation on Countrywide's pricing of securitizations and their modeling on cash flow. MBIA also is pushing the court to compel discovery of the lender's monthly risk-management reports.