Paleo Smoothies and Juices

How to make a perfect Smoothie
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Spicy Addition
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To add a little kick or spice to your smoothie or juice, select your preference, and add to taste.
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Hot pepper sauce
• Celery seed
• Ground cumin
• Fresh ground pepper

Method
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When adding ingredients this is the best procedure:
Always add the liquid first! It's easier on the blender and gets things moving faster.
Always add the ice last.
Add fruit next. When you make a green smoothie, make sure to add the fruit before the greens
Start at the lowest speed and slowly work your way up to high. Make use of the pulse button if there is one before starting to blend. Turn the speed up and wait until the big pieces of fruit begin to break up. After pulsing, start blending on low, then increase to high after 20 to 30 seconds
If you want a cool drink, blend with cold water, instead of using ice.

Smoothness
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Keep glycemic index low by using avocado instead of banana for creamy thickness. You won’t need much avocado to up your creamy factor.