A Case For Smoothies & Hyper Nourishment

[@carolwong9279]

Good morning Nan ☀ Great video. I want to thank you for your inspiration. I have been drinking green smoothies for over 5 years. And while I feel so much better, my arthritis in my left thumb has gotten worse to the point I was going to see an orthopedic surgeon. I decided to measure out my raw veggies to make sure I got 1.5 pounds of raw veggies of which 1 pound is cruciferous. I also didn't realize I was not getting enough water. Just by increasing the cruciferous and water, my pain has gone from 7/10 to 2/10. I am soooo happy. Love you 😘 Have a blessed day 🙏

[@kathymclaughlin2248]

That is fantastic!! Don't forget to add some flax.

[@NanSimonsen]

Oh Carol! What a great testimonial! You were determined enough to push through, not give up, and refine. Look at what you accomplished! I’m so impressed. Thank you for sharing your story! Please keep watching and sharing.🌻🥰🌻

[@NanSimonsen]

⁠​⁠@@kathymclaughlin2248Oh yes! 1/2 cup if tolerable during healing. Thanks Kathy!🌻🥰🌻

[@tonymaurice4157]

Are you pain free?

[@NanSimonsen]

⁠ yes Tony, completely pain-free after four weeks on the Goodbye Lupus protocol. I’m now 10 weeks in, having stepped down at the end of six weeks, from high raw, to hyper nourishment and some cooked vegetables as well as greens and beans. I hope that’s helpful.

[@kristinek7436]

Thanks. I have been HN since March 2024 (WFPB since 2014 and did green juicing everyday from 2008 until 2020 when I knew that my gut was really healthy) and did the full protocol during the month of August. I plan on doing the full protocol again during February. On HN I eat raw broccoli and cauliflower (1/4 ib each) with guac which I eat in the morning (like Chef AJ I love eating/chewing food) and the smoothie with a 1/4 ib each of kale or spinach and a 1/4 lb. red cabbage, 1/2 cup of chia and flax and for fruit usually mango, blueberries and strawberries. When I remember, I add cranberry powder, turmeric, ginger and black pepper. It works. 3.5 liters of water a day. I am exactly the same age as you Nan and eating like this takes the stress out of getting older as I know I am doing the best I can no matter what happens. 🙂

[@NanSimonsen]

Hi Kristine you are rocking your self-care! Good for you! Thanks for sharing that. I loved what you said at the end- that caring for yourself like this text the stress out of getting older because you’re doing the best you can. That’s beautifully put! And you’re absolutely right. I feel the same way. HERE’s TO US!🎉🎉🎉

[@imaniwilson1848]

Congrats to you, Kristine!! And thanks for sharing your smoothie recipe, i’ve been wanting a way to get in some red cabbage so I will give this a try. 😋

[@4winds2go]

❤thank you Nan. I absolutely love how you teach and how you carefully choose your words. You’re a blessing to this group.

[@Anousha88]

You looks incredibly youthful , I can’t believe you are 74 😮! Well done 😊

[@NanSimonsen]

Thank you so much Anousha!🌻🥰🌻

[@jackid1379]

Nan, this was a fantastic (& realistic) look at the hyper-nourishing smoothies and I think the “visual” really is helpful! Thank you 💝

[@NanSimonsen]

Thank you Jackie! I saw the value in it and I’m sooo glad that you did as well. Your comment is much appreciated!🌻🥰🌻

[@kayepellow7010]

Hey I use a mason jar vacuum lid system and smoothie is kept even better. Also my make ahead salads last better. I am way more happy with these two additions. Yah for learning.

[@porchlights2268]

Great idea!

[@sherrillsittre4398]

Great video Nan! You and Dr. Goldner are the best. I have tremors I am trying to reverse. Y’all inspire me to keep going. ❤

[@NanSimonsen]

Stay inspired Sherrill-part of your recovery as Dr. Goldner has said has a lot to do with your positive attitude. My best to you on this journey. Please keep watching, and stay in touch.🌻🥰🌻

[@deborahcaprara9993]

This has happened to me with using the Vitamix. I have a tendency to over stuff at times and I hear that sound and it stops working and I panic. I am glad that I’m not the only one. 😄We all need our high-powered blenders. Your smoothie looks great.

[@losttheplotat60b37]

Hi Nan! This made me LOL! You’ve, literally, had the very same experience as me at the end of last week! I’m not totally certain, but I was using chard and spinach from a local grower, with long stalks. Maybe the stalks were too fibrous, or something, because my 2004 Vitamix Stopped. Dead. We were about to order another when I discovered what looked like a safety switch (like a breaker?) at the base. We teased it back out and it’s been fine. It’s the first time we’ve had an issue after 20 years 😃 Great video as usual too! ☺️🌸🙏

[@NanSimonsen]

Thanks losttheplotat60! I failed to say in this demonstration, that when this originally happened, it was the cap of the cover that had fallen into the blender, unbeknownst to me until I removed everything. What an amazing machine that everything worked fine afterward. 😂 Thanks for connecting 🌻🥰🌻

[@lyndysimpson1272]

This was the best video on making smoothies the difficulty sometimes it's hard to make a smoothie let's not forget the green mask sometimes on the counter having to pour out half of it cuz it gets clogged I so much appreciate this video and you have no idea because I thought something was wrong with my Vitamix something was wrong with me I follow the book . Then there's peoples that's comes out perfectly clean and perfectly sweet and so easy. no not Always it doesn't always come out like that. Don't get discouraged keep making it. Don't push down so hard when you first put it in the blender.

[@kayepellow7010]

Love your stepping out of boxes. A true woman warrior. So practical. I saw the light of sprouts and was glad you supported the evidence.

[@noellecuisine8912]

Hi Nan, so lovely to see you in this video I just discovered you on Vegan Posse Chrissi’s channel! Dr. Goldner has been one of our teachers and since then I do her smoothie every morning I just love it !

[@susansmith9486]

Nan: I enjoy your videos so much! We are drinking green smoothies daily because of you! Your presentation is wonderful! I am the same age as you. Appreciate the positive outlook & dedication to movement you display. Keep it up!

[@NanSimonsen]

Well, hello Susan, I’m glad to know that we are kindred spirits! Thank you for watching, and connecting, and for your positive and kind words. Stand touch, please. 🌻🥰🌻

[@sherryo8432]

You are so inspiring ❤

[@NanSimonsen]

Thank you Sherry! As I wrote in Aging Powerfully, my life work is to inspire others to see the possibilities through diet and lifestyle leading to vibrant health. 🌻🥰🌻

[@imaniwilson1848]

One thing I do to prevent that big frozen blob is to blend the greens first (with the flax seeds), then add the fruit and other extras. I never have this problem anymore. I also have a Vitamix.

[@NanSimonsen]

Good idea! What I missed saying in the video was that the reason it didn’t work was that the cap of the cover had fallen into the blender and without realizing it I filled it with the ingredients. I only realized it when I took everything out😂. Fortunately, it didn’t ruin the blender or the cap. It actually gave me a good excuse to do this interesting demonstration.🌻🥰🌻

[@imaniwilson1848]

@ Ahhh that makes sense. Stuff happens, right?! 😂

[@shamdhairampersad2942]

Hi Nan your videos are simply amazing. Thank you. Love From South Africa ❤

[@NanSimonsen]

I spent nearly a month and Africa, a week and a half of which was in South Africa. We went on safari and Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana. I love your country! Thank you for watching, and thank you for connecting. 🌻🥰🌻

[@Elizerinc]

Beautiful smoothie. Love the color. I am not on hyper nourishment and have a ton of frozen kale/chard from my garden. I know the protocol calls for fresh, but I use what I have. Many times I don't feel like a full blender, so just make a smaller size smoothie with my frozen greens, 1/2 banana, almond milk and water. I is still pretty green though. Still eat a giant cruciferous salad for dinner. Do you have a link for that silicone tip straw you are using?

[@annwheeler1658]

Nan, I’m grateful for you sharing the green smoothie information and Dr. Goldner’s info. Yet to me, you go into way too much detail w your conversation, I’m a get it to the point Lady.😅 I get the bullets of your information. Thank you for sharing😊 Yes, it has helped me. Thank you again.

[@NanSimonsen]

I hear what you’re saying Ann. Some like my style, which I am partial to myself, and some are much more Instagram oriented, as you said, get in and get out quickly. I’m a teacher trainer and I just can’t do that. I appreciate your having watched and taken the time to comment.🌻🥰🌻

[@lyndysimpson1272]

Thank you so much man this has happened to me so many times and I also purchased another Vitamix because I thought something was wrong with mine❤

[@NanSimonsen]

Hi Lyndy! I am actually amazed at what a Vitamix can do. There doesn’t seem to be much that can stop it- worth every penny! 🌻🥰🌻

[@karaleenicholson3423]

Thanks Nan ! Yesterday I took the lid off my container to drink the last of my smoothie but to my surprise it all came at once,(it had ice cubes in it) instead of drinking it I was wearing it. 😂 Glad your Vitamix is still working ! Enjoy your bike ride. 🌻🥰🌻

[@NanSimonsen]

Good morning Karalee! Yes, I’ve decorated my cupboards with splatters at times when I’ve taken the middle cap out too soon. 😀😅😃

[@karaleenicholson3423]

I really do not like those “make work projects “. 😂

[@dailyoccasions9539]

This series of informative videos regarding Dr. Brooke Goldner goodbye lupus protocol is fantastic! Keep sharing! I have three auto immune diseases. Sclera derma, Sjogren’s disease, and lupus. I’m so ill that my teeth are all decayed. I am on baby food consistency food, so these smoothies are going to save my life. What a wonderful difference watching the details of you following us thank you

[@lauren2046]

Thank you Nan - love you!

[@jackiemansfield8325]

2 questions: Do you believe that hair color, especially, the dark shades, could cause health problems? Are you taking any HRT?

[@NanSimonsen]

Hi Jackie. Now we’re gettingpersonal. I have a friend my age with similar hair color that is natural, so it shouldn’t be taken for granted that I color mine. On the other hand, I have nothing to hide. I use MadisonReed products which are not fully clean, but as clean as I could find for a good quality. And yes, I do believe that it could cause health problems. No HRT. It’s been 24 years since I went through menopause, and have not used any hormones.🌻🥰🌻

[@lisarussom5935]

You’re a doll. ❤

[@NanSimonsen]

Oh my gosh Lisa, I loved your comment. I’m heading off to bed now with a big smile on my face. Thank you!🌻🥰🌻

[@di-nm7761]

How do you deal with the thickening caused by the seeds over time?

[@christinazettler5636]

Thank you for posting this! I want to try this hyper nourishment. Question, do you take supplements with this? If you do, would you mind sharing what those are along with the brands?

[@NanSimonsen]

Hi Christina, I take vitamin D3 that my rheumatologist prescribes, and B12 that I get at Trader Joe’s, and 300 µg of iodine from Clark’s Natural Foods store brand. These are recommended by Dr Goldner, and she has them on her Instagram Linktree under Amazon, though I don’t use those brands. I hope this was helpful.🌻🥰🌻

[@christinazettler5636]

@ thank you!

[@s.d8109]

Your energy is infectious ❤! Thank you for sharing. Wfpb for 4 years. But needing to tighten up. Too much vegan junk food.

[@NanSimonsen]

Hi! Good for you for four years of WFPB. The importance of the quality of the food really hit home with me when only six weeks of hyper nourishment, could take care of what six years of very clean WFPB couldn’t. it’s really worth the effort to focus on the best foods we can eat.🌻🥰🌻

[@milabuchner]

Hi Nan, another great video about green smoothy, please keep going. I have a question. Which book of Dr. Goldner explains the Hyper Nourishment protocol the best?

[@NanSimonsen]

Thanks for your vote of confidence Mila. Goodbye Lupus explains the food plan the best🌻🥰🌻

[@milabuchner]

@@NanSimonsen 🙂🥰

[@heather1778]

Do you DeStem your kale first?

[@PAMI-WFPB-BLE]

I do eat that pile every morning , just without that much fruit- I make a chopped salad for my morning meal always xoxo

[@NanSimonsen]

Wow PAMI, that is terrific. What I didn’t mention is that I drink the smoothie and a big mixed salad which includes kale and arugula and a number of other vegetables. But if you do it all as a salad, and veggies, good for you! Thanks for sharing.🌻🥰🌻

[@RolandRitaSheaves]

Great video, very thoughtful. Do you grind your chia seed and flax before adding? I have tried the green leafy smoothie but my system has an issue with that, so I am going to try the other vegetables. . .

[@k.h.6991]

I soak my flax and chia before blending.

[@semicountryliving3095]

@@k.h.6991 for how long? Can you just buy flaxmeal instead?

[@Stavartable]

I've started the protocol too but having gut issues.Anyone know the probiotic Dr.Goldner took?

[@NanSimonsen]

Hi Stavartable, I found this on her Amazon page. I hope it helps. 🌻🥰🌻 MaryRuth Organics USDA Organic Liquid Probiotic by MaryRuth's | Digestive Health |

[@kathyjohnston3971]

Thank you so much. Do you think a person can loose weight on this way of eating ?

[@NanSimonsen]

Yes Kathy, absolutely. Not only did I lose 4 pounds without trying during the 6 weeks that I followed Dr G’s Goodbye Lupus protocol, but for the first time ever during my recent 10 day vacation., I lost weight, doing Step Down (hyper nourishing plus WFPB cooked food). My best to you. 🌻🥰🌻

[@nasrinahmadali]

Thank you for your helpful information. Is it possible to drink vegetable juice without any fruit? According to the Godby Lupus Protocol, it is recommended to use 25% fruit and 75% vegetables. My question is: can we drink juice made of 100% leafy and cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage)?

[@k.h.6991]

That's better than not getting the veggies in, but you're missing out on fiber when you juice instead of blend. I don't think the lack of fruit is a big deal, though the absorption of iron may be low because of lack of vitamin c.

[@ginettenadeau8549]

Hi Nan! Are you planning to stay on the protocol for a long period or to modulate it?

[@NanSimonsen]

Good question Ginette. I will stay on the hyper nourishment protocol, and continue to drink smoothies daily. I love the idea of all that nourishment in a quick and easy form. I will also continue to eat Whole Food Plant Based with beans, grains, and some cooked vegetables. thanks for asking. 🌻🥰🌻

[@ginettenadeau8549]

Thank you, Nan. I admire you! We have a lot in commun: I am 73, have been plant-based for 7 years and hold a certificate in WFPB nutrition from Cornell University! But I live in Montreal and I cannot imagine living on raw in winter times. So, I have decided, from your testimony of the benefits of Dr Goldner’s protocol, to incorporate a green smoothie (much smaller though) and more water in my daily routine (which has a lot in common with yours). You are an inspiration, thank you!

[@karenhicks7816]

So Nan are you eating high raw now or have you incorporated some cooked foods? No more oats for breakfast?

[@NanSimonsen]

Hi Karen, I’m doing hyper nourishment with the daily smoothie, and then the step down phase, meaning stepping down from high raw to adding whole food plant based foods. The morning oats have been replaced by my smoothie.🌻🥰🌻

[@dlatish]

Math laggard here. what does "25 percent by volume" mean. If you are using 1 pd greens, how much fruit in ounces do you add?

[@NanSimonsen]

Good question. “By volume” mean by visible measure, not by weight. Fill the first 3/4 of the carafe with veggies, packed in well, then add 1/4 fruit. I go for 1lb veggies, and the fruit I add weighs about that, or a bit more. I hope this helps.🌻🥰🌻

[@dlatish]

@@NanSimonsen Thanks for the quick response. Very helpful,

[@hermanharper4594]

I know it's not a big deal to count calories but was wondering just off the top of your head how much fiber and calories in the average smoothie a day from your opinion. Just for the sake of knowledge if you could even just guess the amount. Much appreciate you and your support and knowledge big fan of you and Dr G. I've been owning a Vita Mix blinder for 30 years wasn't using it right for my whole food plant based high fiber nutritional dense diet that covers everything. Back on track now thanks to sharing information and personal experience with the program

[@mariegreen2203]

It looked to me like you started it on hi instead of low (couldn’t tell if that was the case). When I have that sound it is because I started it at too high a number. Once I start it on 1 it starts to break up the stuff at the bottom and eventually the rest as I start raising the number to a higher number.

[@NanSimonsen]

Thanks for your thoughts Marie!Actually, the demonstration I was doing for this video was simply to show what had happened before. I typically, as I did in this one, start at about two or three, and then I crank it up. When it actually happened, I found that it was the cap that it fallen into the carafe that caused hypnotic work. I was lucky that it didn’t break anything, and all work well when I put everything back in. It was good to hear from you 🌻🥰🌻

[@mariegreen2203]

@ ok. I see. I just know that when you start to high you get those results. So if you started it on low first would it have appeared to work?

[@NanSimonsen]

⁠ With the original smoothie, the blades hit the cap and it stopped immediately. With this demo used to make a point about the ingredients, yes, the blades turned right away on two or three, and then I crank it up. Thanks for following up with this.🌻🥰🌻

[@Battery-kf4vu]

I wonder if it wouldn't be too powerful for someone who doesn't have inflammatory issues. What happens to the level of lymphocytes?

[@NanSimonsen]

Hi! Actually, many people, including Dr Goldner, and me, continue to do hyper nourishment ongoing. She has done it for 19 years, though cured of Lupus throughout. Here protocols all create stellar immune systems. 🌻🥰🌻

[@Elizerinc]

Do you still have matcha in the morning? What is your favorite brand of matcha?

[@dprice6189]

You might just want to get a new container. I had the same problem. The base was fine. Luckily it was still under warranty.

[@tonymaurice4157]

10 weeks on her raw protocol with omega-3 and it did absolutely nothing for my back pain

[@NanSimonsen]

Oh Tony, I’m sorry to hear this. In addition to normalizing, inflammatory markers, I also got relief within four weeks of a year of pain from a right knee compound complex, multi tear bilateral meniscus. What I’ve surmised is that it was inflammation surrounding the knee that was leading to the pain, not the meniscus damage. Perhaps in your case there is structural damage to your spine that is not associated with inflammation, and that’s the ongoing pain. Her protocol focuses on cellular recovery, and inflammatory relief. Some things cannot be a narrated. I’m not speaking for her, or as a physician, simply sharing my thoughts. Again, I’m sorry. 🌻🥰🌻

[@tonymaurice4157]

@@NanSimonsen I think it's structural nerve damage. Because I have it when I lay down

[@Swanky95472]

You forgot to add liquid

[@NanSimonsen]

The liquid was in there swanky- about 40 ounces. Thanks for connecting.🌻🥰🌻

[@plantpoweredpedaler]

So exciting your ESR is so low! See you later!!!

[@lyndysimpson1272]

I'm sorry nan

[@cherij7000]

Congratulations Nan for getting your ESR to normal!!! 👍💪🥬❤