I stumbled on this site while doing some research. I am not a Green smoothie drinker. Actually i don't like raw veggies. Do eat a salad some times. I have had my vita mix for about 30 years. Make a milk shake now and then. I eat mostly organic grass fed beef, raw eggs and raw dairy products. I have tried making different veggie/fruit drinks and have never liked them. Bought the vita mix when I still had a big garden and kids at home. I read through the forums and it is apparent you are definably sold on the green stuff. I am 73 (next month) and think I am in pretty good health. I have friends who argue both for and against all diets. A couple of these guys are research scientist and they talk way above my understanding of how the body works. How does one ever really know the truth. Never too old to learn???  I hope.

Hello Henry and welcome.

You ask a very big question... "How does one ever really know the truth". Indeed "we are sold on the green stuff". For me, the truth is in the results of my choices. I always considered myself healthy and still do, knowing there remains room for improvement.

Upon adding green smoothies and more raw foods to my daily routine I had profound improvements. I fall asleep easier, I don't get super tired in the early afternoon, I sleep less but feel more energetic throughout the day, I no longer have a creaky body upon waking in the morning, I've slimmed down 25+ pounds and I no longer get my regular sickness - colds, flu, etc... It's interesting to find out that even though I thought I was healthy - I was easily able to become healthier.

The truth is a individual reality and the only way to know what the truth is for you is to experience it.

If there is anything I can answer for you, just let me know.