The Downside of Green Smoothies

Concerns about smoothies and oxalic acid, nitrate availability, dental erosion, and weight gain are addressed.
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That’s it-the whole smoothie enchilada! Phew. For those who are sick of smoothies, you will be happy to know the next video will be nonsmoothie-related (though will undoubtedly unleash its own storm of controversy!). For those who missed the rest of Smoothiepalooza, here’s the first 4 videos of the series:
• Are Green Smoothies Good for You? (nutritionfacts....)
• Are Green Smoothies Bad for You? (nutritionfacts....)
• Green Smoothies: What Does the Science Say? (nutritionfacts....)
• Liquid Calories: Do Smoothies Lead to Weight Gain? (nutritionfacts....)
Was the concern about dental erosion new to you? See more in:
• Plant-Based Diets: Oral Health (nutritionfacts....)
• Plant-Based Diets: Dental Health (nutritionfacts....)
• Protecting Teeth From Hibiscus Tea (nutritionfacts....)
What’s with that nitrate thing? See Don’t Use Antiseptic Mouthwash (nutritionfacts.org/video/dont-use-antiseptic-mouthwash). What’s the best mouthwash then? See the video What’s the Best Mouthwash? (nutritionfacts....) More on nitrate-containing vegetables coming up!
More on fat-soluble nutrient absorption in an ancient video of mine, Forego Fat-Free Dressings? (nutritionfacts....)
And more on oxalates and kidney stones in How to Prevent Kidney Stones With Diet (nutritionfacts....) and How to Treat Kidney Stones with Diet (nutritionfacts.....
Have a question for Dr. Greger about this video? Leave it in the comment section at nutritionfacts.... and he'll try to answer it!
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[@Ellellevlog]

Wow that placenta plot line came out of nowhere. Was not expecting that hahaha

[@alexmannen1991]

im now officially gay. holy fuck women...

[@nerychristian]

Placenta is tasty. You can buy it at your local Whole Food. Just kidding.

[@SuperTuckerd]

I am eating lunch while watching! Damn it!!!

[@Mikey-gs1dx]

I know, so gross. I was sipping on my green smoothie as it popped up and that I was about to lose it.

[@Mikey-gs1dx]

I had to look away to hold my green smoothie down.

[@TheStewieGriffinShow]

I make red smoothies all the time, but I always use beet powder rather than afterbirth.

[@WyattHerbivore]

Lol

[@georgegalamb7523]

+TheStewieGriffinShow If you don't eat your placenta, then why not give it to a homeless person?

[@tirathchhatriwala2018]

+Geo Galamb LOL

[@TheStewieGriffinShow]

+Peter Rabitt What do you put in your smoovies?

[@TheStewieGriffinShow]

+Peter Rabitt No banana?

[@theneedledrop]

Ugh ugh ugh! Who eats their placenta?!?

[@jayrocapela]

Get em Fantano!

[@StephyGrowsWeed]

many women dry their placenta, powder them and fill it into capsules 😂🙈 seriously 😳😩

[@Maybe.later1]

Sheeps do :D

[@anne-marie5135]

Yep. Got a friend who's done it after both her kids' births.

[@furyofbongos]

+theneedledrop some of the same kind of people who buy gluten-free foods when they aren't really gluten intolerant?

[@Aaron31056]

I cant appriciate this channel enough

[@kasideysfunnworld8184]

That escalated quickly! First lemon juice .... Now placentas!!! Lol ugh...

[@Jma952]

I know I'm a little late to the game Dr. Greger, but in the last month that have known about you, I have grown very fond of these videos. They're so compact and informational and they changed my perception on nutrition. Thank you!

[@lindseyslifeNstyle]

I almost passed out at the end! I will be picking up some flaxseeds though!

[@Stuttjan]

I've been having a big fruit smoothie bowl for breakfast and a big fruit/vegetable smoothie to lunch for about 4 months. I went to the dentist today... the visit took 5 minutes and they could see no problems whatsoever. I'm gonna keep enjoying my smoothies for some time.

[@TANNYRAW]

Chia seeds are so helpful for me to keep me full and satisfied for hours in a heavy on the greens smoothie :) Thanks for your always informative videos :)

[@AlexSwan]

I agree, I do that too. But lately I've been wondering whether that's a good idea because of the whole "don't eat sugars and fats together" issue. Diabetes, candida etc etc

[@100kby35]

+The Vegan Swan why can't you have carbs and fats together?

[@ovonisamja8024]

+Melbourne Vegan You can, and it's unavoidable if you eat candies and cakes etc, but you probably shouldn't. The quick answer I got when I asked the same question when inquiring about fruit smoothies was if you're about to consume sugars you shouldn't consume fat for a while. The fat forms as a layer around the blood cells and makes it hard for sugar to enter the cell. Than the insulin is pumped into the blood to take away all the excess sugar floating around resulting in drop of energy (which you never actually absorbed). That shaky feeling when your sugar is low that you probably know. Now if you're interested in the context of the above, you can read on. If not, just skip this and don't waste your time. The reason I was inquiring about fats and sugars is that I was putting almonds and avocado into my fruit smoothies and got the shakes after about 15 minutes or so. And no matter if I drank the stuff quickly or slowly, I was feeling week. After the advice to take out the fat I than stopped mixing in the avocado and almonds, the shakes were gone, and I felt the energy I was taking in from the sugars, and it lasted longer. I'm consuming about 800 ml of fruit smoothie every day, and it keeps me going for around 3 to 4 hours, depending on my day. I just have to be careful not to drink it fast like a drink, or else I'm doomed to spend the day on toilet, which totally sucks! I usually drink it in about an hour or 2, and I try to keep it as cold as I can all the time for obvious reasons. That being said, I'm not doing any hard work during the day, and I'm sitting most of the time due to the nature of my work. But I am doing some serious and heavy sports every evening for bout 3h and although I have a regular meal every day, I have been going on competitions where everyone is hungry so I don't think that all this matters much. Our bodies can obviously take much more stress than we think. I was advised to check my triglyceride levels (which I still haven't done) if I consume that much fruit. Triglycerides are fat from fruit which for some reason shouldn't be too high. Hope I answered your question in some detail. I'm not an expert on this subject, I'm just a regular, everyday normal guy, and I'm speaking from my own experience which doesn't necessarily transfer well to other people. So you should listen to your own body and see what works best for you. Cheers.

[@alexasearth]

+ovo nisamja I can't read the whole comment?

[@ovonisamja8024]

+Alexa Ally hmm... strange. There should be a "read more" link under the comment which by clicking it expands the rest of the comment. But it's not as important. It's just a personal experience with fruit smoothies. It's basically similar to the content of the video but for fruit. Drink it slow and avoid fat stuff alongside.

[@Twistedhippy]

From "yum" to "GAG"

[@Twistedhippy]

That moment you go back through these vids and find your own comment.

[@yes2542]

+Twistedhippy 😂😂

[@yes2542]

+Twistedhippy 😂😂

[@chiyerano]

Very informative as usual. While I can understand why some would eat their own placentas, I personally could never imagine myself eating mine. Green smoothies FTW!

[@nicolaxoxo1]

Thanks for this video. Very timely advice about the dental issues. I have been rudely attacked by a vegan KZbinr for my assertation that dentists advise to wait after you consume acidic foods to brush your teeth. I have read tons of research and found that dentists advise rinsing and waiting to brush, anywhere from 20 min to 1 hour. You have some nice research graphs etc. I hope the person I mentioned comes and watches your video because they insist my dental problems are an anomaly among vegans and are because I am "lazy" and this person insisst that I need to brush my teeth immediately after eating/drinking. I have given them plenty of evidence and now have your video and research graphs back up my own research. I don't know why, but a lot of vegans on KZbind, especially those on basically all fruit diets are in denial about the dental consequences and what you to do to try to mitigate them. They seem to be so caught up in pushing their dogma that they are afraid to admit to any potential downside to high fruit diets. I an not even close to being a fruitarian but after a year of vegan diet I am having a lot of sensitivity due to enamel loss. I even had cavities for the first time this year and I am really worried about my dental health. I am using a glass straw, rinsing immediately, chewing sugarless gum, waiting to brush, using a very soft brush, using a waterpic on very low, oil pulling, and taking oral probiotics which claim to repopulate the mouth with good bacteria. All this and still the serious issues. Naturally good teeth run in my family and I have always gone to the dentist at least 2-3 times a year for cleanings and checkups so I am very upset by the recent problems. I am in my 40s and never thought I would have this kind of dental pain. I have even purchased a prescription strength sensitivity reducing toothpaste.

[@strahinjamacesic3974]

Hi. A bit late, but still hope my belated response helps. Check our Dr. Ellie and her dental care plan. Also, include xylitol after meals.

[@nicolaxoxo1]

Dr. Greger, I am hoping you might "reissue" this video under the heading "dental issues in vegans" or something similar because the dental related info towards the end of the video is very important for those on plant based diets and people might see green smoothie title and miss out on this good dental related info. I come across many vegans who still don't know to wait to brush. Just because they don't have sensitivity YET doesn't mean they aren't in process of losing enamel. By the time you start having sensitivity a good deal of enamel is gone. So we should do everything possible to avoid this. I also did go back to your site and watched your earlier dental related videos. I am suffering greatly due to enamel loss despite waiting to brush and this only started after I went vegan....I am not a fruitarain but do eat fruit every day. I am trying everything I can to save my teeth so any further suggestions or info you might pass along would be greatly appreciated.

[@mirandansa]

2:40 "Guddadarangavvanahally K. Jayaprakasha"

[@collinlovas]

Dr. Gregor, thank you so much for your tireless endeavor to demystify the countless aspects of nutrition. (And your subtle humor is also appreciated.).

[@Fozzedout]

I did a pure green smoothie diet for 2 months. The real downside that NO ONE tells you is... flatulence. You get very uncomfortable, even painful, bloated feelings very regularly, which is only relieved by passing wind. A very fruity wind, but that's it. Stools become rare, extremely solid, hard to pass and are very dark green. The reasoning I can only think of is that the leafy based stools become a blockage as the fruit breaks down extremely quickly in comparison and ferments in your bowls, putting pressure on your intestines - hence the uncomfortable or painful feelings. I lasted 2 months before really just wanting to eat food normally. It was an interesting experiment on myself, but not one I will be repeating in a hurry.

[@michaeldenny3472]

OMG! Placenta smoothie? Yikes! I was just about to eat my vegan breakfast and my stomach is really turning now! Wish I watched this some other time!

[@Kachok80]

Hey I drink red smoothies, just mine are made with beets not body parts.

[@gf4353]

Yes me too

[@rayreyes2490]

🤣🤣🤣

[@leleiskindofcool]

Try red cabbage, lemon, pineapple, mango and flax seed :) Such a pretty red smoothie!

[@jeanneamato8278]

Breakfast smoothie: frozen banana, frozen wild blueberries, whole clementine, tofu, chickpeas, cinnamon, ground flax, turmeric, kale and baby spinach.

[@agatha6267]

My answer to the bolting down of liquid food is to have sloshies rather than smoothies. So, the same ingredients but with lots of ice so you can eat it with a spoon or drink it with a straw but super-slowly as you wait for the ice to melt.

[@missycroc9253]

I panicked a bit when I saw the name of this video, as I've been using a morning smoothie to increase my intake of greens. I can pretty much my smoothie will never include placenta. :) Thanks for all you do Dr. Greger, it's appreciated. I was hoping to meet you in Toronto, but I'm not able to attend. Perhaps I'll be able to attend one of the US dates in Buffalo.

[@bringhomethebasil8729]

I’ve only ever drank smoothies with a straw ... same with any drink except distilled water

[@MikoVanara]

I always use a tbsp of flaxseed in my smoothies, great for after workouts too. I'm never sore if I use flaxseed. Love the taste too.

[@gfy2979]

sure beats placenta!

[@dingdong211270]

Glad to hear this as Dr Esselstyn is adamant you must eat the greens intact which I can’t do. I can but not in decent quantities. Thankyou Dr Greger 👍

[@pauldavid167]

I put soaked oats in my green smoothie and add blueberries/apple/cinnamon with varying nuts/powder. When blended it’s a bit like a yoghurt consistency. I pour in a soup dish and eat slowly.

[@VIpanfried]

Eating with a spoon is smart. I have a special large capacity straw and suck my smoothie down in my Jeep-on the go. Not a great habit, but I’ve been putting flax seed in.

[@frankchen4229]

bypassing satiety factors is important for underweight/underdeveloped individuals

[@angrydogface]

That's really interesting: "our bodies expect us to take our time to eat. "Not being a lady, I may not understand, but I have absolutely no inclination to eat ANYTHING that came OUT of me. (Placentas)

[@BourneAccident]

Does this advice apply to chicken, beef, fish, & bacon smoothies?

[@fjjjjjsdlfjslakjdf]

Thanks for that, Gregor. I'll be in the bathroom if anyone needs me!

Spoiler: There are none! Great information, as always :D

[@ninjaturtles12121]

+Andréas Remis PLANT BASED VEGAN the tooth and enamel decay is a very serious issue! My grandma drank freshly squeezed lemon n ginger juice (no sugar) everyday and omg her enamel was sooo completely eroded her teeth started to form into cone shaped structures. She had to get a full mouth of dentures.

[@WyattHerbivore]

+sn12 Every single high fruit or fruitarian I know has SERIOUS teeth issues. If not from enamel erosion, tooth decay. I've followed the rinse and avoid brushing for 1 hour method as well as a iodine and baking soda water pic bath weekly to kill gum and tooth eroding bacteria that cause gum disease and cavities. So far, almost 2 years in, with fruit til dinner lifestyle, no teeth issues yet.

[@ninjaturtles12121]

Wyatt Herbivore wow thats very helpful thanks! but what baffles me is why are people brushing their teeth AFTER a meal? is this common in america? I mean the first thing i do when i wake up is brush my teeth. I have never heard of brushing after breakfast?!

+sn12 I floss, brush, and rinse right after I eat, and do not eat again for another 4-6 hours. I am very careful about not leaving sugar or acid on my teeth!

+sn12 It makes more sense to me to brush directly after meals. That is when all the food is on our teeth! I rinse thoroughly with water tho (in the morning), to rid my mouth of whatever the night brought it.

[@Harrowed2TheMind]

A couple of months back, I stumbled on a pack of ground flaxseed that were almost expired, so I chucked it in the freezer and started putting it in my smoothies ( along with oatmeal, cinammon and curcuma as well as a small amount of nutritional yeast). Glad to see I was onto something.

[@Sayerdify]

My niece lives on these green smoothies and she's had more root canals of any person I have ever known.

[@bjrnvindabildtrup9337]

nothing better bender than a nice liquid placenta in the morning with the oat meal. wtf. XD

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

I love listening to these videos at 4am :)

[@SeaMonkeyLad]

Okay going forward doc, please put a spoiler alert before data on afterbirth smoothie info....

[@YesPlease1]

I try to make a green juice every day with romaine, red chard, green Swiss chard, endive, bell pepper, ginger, 1 Granny Smith apple, 1-2 tbsps. bone broth powder, and 1 tbsp. flax oil. It usually ends up being between 10-16 oz. depending on how much of all the lettuces I add. Just enough sweetness from the apple to offset all the green leafy veggies, and the flax oil to aid in the absorption of everything else. I am really liking this routine.

[@maureenk1635]

All oils are bad for endothelial function. Eat raw (best) or low-temperature processed nuts and seeds or avocado instead of oil.

[@kyleread2524]

That was a rough ending. A warning next time Dr. Greger, please!

[@Katie-cu8ws]

I read the comments, I was ready for the placenta talk, i was NOT ready for the picture. Ugh ugh ugh

[@LexiePersonForever]

i mean.... i do add 2 cups of spinach to my smoothie (started at about 1, worked my way up) and a tablespoon of flax, as well as sip it over ~30 minutes, so i guess i'm doing the smoothie thing right. just need to use a straw. i've been avoiding the placental ones too, so i'm doing pretty good

[@fae137]

Gojiman warns about oxalates though... In spinach smoothies...

[@yoniash]

what about adding few drops of lime/lemon as recommended to increase the greens absorption - would that be harmful then?

[@alcurtis93]

No mention of the huge surge in sugar due to not consuming the fiber?

[@alittax]

Hello Dr. Greger, Do you think eating dried and ground (powdered) kale has the same or similar health benefits as fresh or frozen kale? So the actual vegetable only, and not any processed variation. If it is a healthy alternative, what doses do you recommend per day (in grams, if possible)? Thanks!

[@ShelbySteele23]

Omg this comment section has me cracking up. Certainly wasnt expecting that when I clicked on the video. But thanks for the warning because I didnt want to see anything gross lol

[@customhockeydesignpersonal4256]

Would it be best to rinse the mouth with a solution of water and baking soda?

[@WhiteKitta]

Not even in a billion years will I ever want or desire to have a placenta smoothie....lol

[@Roosyer]

+White Kitta Why not? It's not processed!

[@edrabogucki401]

After you!

[@user-wi3yx3gy2o]

2 tbsp chia 2 tbsp hemp 1 tsp beet powder 1/4 tsp spirulina, 1oz pea protein powder 4 frozen bananas (or fresh bananas if you use a stick blender) a leaf of kale, 1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries, just enough water to blend/liquify.

[@krisscott5604]

Here I was sipping my smoothy when suddenly this placenta picture appears. Thank you.

[@Livelovelifeeleni]

I've ever drank alot of smoothies I wan to try it seems more filling I love your videos and channel informing and inspiring thank u Beautiful person

[@theveganceliac3410]

I have never understood the placenta thing. Just looking at one makes me feel sick and I have an iron stomach. I had mine chucked in the bin where it belongs, thank you very much.

[@imover9999]

Just getting ready to eat while doing one of my favorite things - watch a video on Nutritionfacts.org - when all of a sudden I lost my appetite. Hahaha! That placenta was a bit more than I could stomach. To my question, if thrown up will the smoothie hurt my enamel just as much? lol!

[@johnnylabedzki]

Probably more since your stomach acid will be there too =)

[@carrietoo]

Back to my daily green smoothies today. Thanks for the info :)

[@david.petrey]

Yeah I didn't want to see a photo of a placenta or have to think about people eating them this morning, thank you!

[@charlieabel1533]

Do you have research that shows the heat from cooking doesn't destroy nutrients? If so, that would make an interesting video. (and then test the results: the most conclusive way would be to test one group who was eating exclusively cooked foods, and another exclusively raw food). Thanks.

[@before3340]

5:45.....WHOA!!!!Are you serious? Did n`t expect that! You actually have to explain to People why that is wrong? Yikes

[@oliveearth]

Would adding chia seeds to green smoothies have the same/similar effect as adding flax seeds?? Love your videos - so informative and helpful!!

[@WyattHerbivore]

Yes. Tho not quite at nutrient plentiful as flax, the gelling effect chia has, I'd suspect it would be a better thickener.

[@turbonbc]

+Wyatt Herbivore Chia next to Hemp seeds are 2 of the most healthiest nutritious foods on the planet. I don't think flax falls under their category if you do some deep research.

[@turbonbc]

How do Chia seeds compare? 15x more Magnesium than broccoli 9x more Phosphorous than whole milk 8x more Omega 3s than wild salmon 6x more Calcium than milk 6x more Protein than kidney beans 4x more Selenium than flax seeds 3x more Iron than spinach More antioxidants than blueberries More fibre than flax seed or bran flakes Higher in the "More" important things we need. Some say hemps seeds have even more benefits especially in Medicinals.

[@WyattHerbivore]

+Turboz Raw nutritionfacts.org/video/flaxseeds-vs-chia-seeds/

[@turbonbc]

That's one persons point of view based on their research and explanation. There are others who have done far more research especially the ones that focus on the same subjects.

[@melaniegastiger]

Ok but what about the first step of digestion happening in the mouth through saliva? Don't I miss important enzymes by swallowing the smoothie straight trough a straw?

[@BadgerBabyBoy]

Oh no! But straws cause wrinkles Also I would be soaking my teeth in a smoothie for about half an hour now that i know its better to keep it in your mouth for longer to get the saliva going & also now that i know its better to drink them slowly Which fruits should i avoid that are bad for teeth?

[@NikoxD93]

Less misleading would be: "How to optimise your green smoothie"

[@InHisName999]

I add come chia seeds and chew as I go along.

[@EarthMonkey]

LOL Doc... the placenta.... didn't see that coming

[@ridanprivate6292]

thank you

[@ironoutrigger1]

Dude! T....M.....I......! The Placenta? That gaged me. lol

[@songofyesterday]

I was eating kale chips and hummus when 5:50 came up....thanks a lot, today's calorie deficit will be phenomenal.

[@samar3634]

What about green juice (no fruit), the smoothie has a lot of fiber was not easy for my intestine 😑

[@mhunter1969]

What about those green powders.... are they effective in getting your greens in or just a waste of money?

[@kamalaji1008]

Hilarious ending...you really got us, Doc. Love my glass straw...and will truly try to sip my smoothie slowly (and not "swish"???), but it's so dang delicious. I do love a handful of spinach (with cilantro) in mine....concerned about the especially high oxalates in spinach...no joint pain or autoimmune disease as far as I know but people are totally freaked out about spinach. Love and Grats.

[@Bunkiiiiii]

You should not 'swich' smoothies in your mouth, but I heard somewhere that imitating mastication while drinking one was good, like to produce more saliva. Is sipping a smoothie slowly enough and you don't need to imitate mastication?

[@Slim055]

So after at least four videos, how do we summarize the smoothie rules per Dr. Greger?

[@MrMasterKaio]

I wasn't ready for the red smoothie at the end.

[@healthseekerme]

that "red smoothie" addition was just a bizarre twist Dr. Greger.

[@Peter-ev6eb]

Ok. So now what am I gonna do with all these placentas I just got from the farmers market?

[@insightthgisni7720]

Well, Dr. Gregor is bringing new knowledge of some unsafe and cannibalistic practices to the general health awareness. Thank you.

[@mjanavel]

So, umbili-no-cal?

[@meowglab7702]

Ewwww who wants to eat raw placenta in a smoothie? That's just so nasty.

[@Professor5180]

I m on day 2 of WFPB diet. Is is ok to include green smoothies with :2 banana, strawberries, blueberries, flaxseeds, white beans, and kale if you are pre diabetic and high cholesterol? I like the smoothies because it allows me to pack in some extra nutrient dense calories. I will be sipping on it over the course of half an hour as to not ingest it too quick.

[@maureenk1635]

Seems like it would be great. What problems might it cause? Sounds healthy and not dangerous for tooth enamel.

[@furyofbongos]

What about the mouth being the first stage of digestion, especially for sugars, wouldn't a straw bypass that step?

[@mickybyrne60]

+furyofbongos It's a great point but the only purpose of the mouth is to break down the foods your consuming, making it easier to absorb the nutrients, which in fact blenders are significantly better, than a couple sets of teeth and tiny bit of acid in your saliva.

[@Mikey-gs1dx]

I drink my morning smoothie with lots of water and a very small straw. Works great!

[@Mikey-gs1dx]

You had to end with that, didn't you? Disgusting.

[@80slimshadys]

What about Dr Esselstyne's words saying that smoothies with ''fruit'' damage the liver, glycate protein and damage endothilium cells

[@igspal]

What about the EXTREMELY HIGH potassium in green smoothies??

[@iWillWakeYouUp]

I gagged when he brought up the idea of a placenta smoothie.

[@GalenCurrah]

The mush-mouthed audio fails to communicate clearly. Could you present this great material in written form, as well?

[@ellenyesyes]

+Galen Currah If you go to his website, NutritionFacts.org, he's got transcripts of each video, footnotes, links, you name it!

[@GalenCurrah]

+emmarsh99 Useful, attractive site! Thanks.

[@black_squall]

What about rinsing your mouth with a little baking soda and water, Dr Greger?

[@SIRGAVALOT1]

Rinse mouth with fluoride? Isn't fluoride poisonous

[@EMSpdx]

1) Great info regarding smoothies. Also- a great breakfast with green smoothies with flaxseeds and a cup of hot green tea or coffee- the smoothie, slowly consumed, will fill you up AND the tea/coffee is also warming and filling, as well as providing antioxidants. 2) I did not know people ate the afterbirth. That's Hannibal level right there.

[@WilliamBaranowski]

The last part got me all twidly.

[@SpiritualInsanity01]

Ouch! I was actually half way though swishing a green smoothie all around my mouth whilst watching this. It's just as well I managed to find a pack of straws hidden in the back of a kitchen cupboard.

[@nicolaxoxo1]

+Spiritual Insanity do yourself and the planet a favor and order a glass straw. They come in wide diameter which is great for smoothies so fruit pieces and powders don't clog up the straw. It sounds like they would break easily, but they don't and they come with a LIFETIME warranty against breakage. I have used mine 3 times a day for over 6 months so think how many plastic straws I saved from the landfill!! Over time it will pay for itself. Much better than sucking on toxic plastic too. I ordered mine off the LiveSuperfoods website but the company is called Dharma and you can order from them directly at glassdharma.com They are made in CA.

[@Inverted314]

+nicolaxoxo1 thanks for spreading landfill conscious advice, this is incredibly important to the state of our planet and nobody is talking about it. I tell everybody to stock up on Pyrex storage containers instead of spending money over and over again on plastic baggies!

[@nicolaxoxo1]

I don't work for the glass straw company lol but I just LOVE mine so much and believe me I am super clumsy and haven't broken it yet. I always hated plastic taste so when I found out about glass straws i ordered one. LiveSuperfoods also sells metal straws but I like glass. Yes I am transitioning away from all my plastic storage containers to glass. I had an ex boyfriend who would actually microwave all his food in the plastic containers (NOT microwave safe ones)....the containers would get bubbly and he would eat the food. I was just horrified. No telling what chemicals he was eating. I don't think anyone ever has shown glass to leach chemicals into food so why use plastic?

[@SpiritualInsanity01]

+nicolaxoxo1 Thanks for that. I didn't know you could get glass straws. I'm in the UK, so the company you mentioned is a bit far away, but fortunately, there are plenty of them for sale on Ebay and I was so impressed by your advice that I went straight on there and ordered one.

[@nicolaxoxo1]

Spiritual Insanity that is great. I am sure you will like it. I could never find plastic straws here in grocers except small diameter ones that always clogged up with banana chunks or something. I think I am going to buy glass straws for everyone this Christmas lol

[@tommyma09]

What about chewing the smoothie?

[@dagobertduck9507]

well that escalated quickly

[@jaheira107]

how about the blood sugar spike from the fruits in the smoothie? :(

[@isaacblane-zimberg4298]

Pay attention to this if you feel it is a problem. I cannot drink things so sugary or else I feel very poor. If you suspect you have problems with the sugar, definitely limit your fruit and sugar to a minimum, or whenever you feel you need some fruit, have it with some nuts or nut butters, or something of that sort.

[@TheFighterheart]

Flaxseeds lowers your cholesterol. ??... I have to stop taking them then, cholesterol is really important for Hormone production

[@Divyne4Donofrio]

Why did you have To Bring up that part with the placenta ? I dam near threw up on the treadmill. Does just Eating Fruit cause erosion of enamel? I ask because I notice a lot of skin drying around my lips and chin in my Teeth Feel eroded especially With bananas.

[@SecretMountainTroll]

I've heard that flax seeds contain cyanide, so something harmful? Is this true????

[@Sjuuuuuuuuuuuuu]

Ok didn't see that coming... subscribed.

[@mulimotola44]

You gotta have a GRAPHIC ALERT before showing that pic.. way too disgusting

[@ninjaturtles12121]

+PIneapple29 but thats what nourished you and keept you safe while you were developing. Sole reason you are here today. Like people especially men when they gag over absolutely any detail relating to the menstrual cycle, I mean thats the only reason life is possible! so what's so yuck about it! Consuming it yes I agree but just a picture, common!

[@mulimotola44]

+sn12 still disgusting

[@kalondo]

+PIneapple29 get a grip

[@ninjaturtles12121]

PIneapple29 hopefully you are not procreating. you will never recover from the "disgusting" things involved in childbirth n upbringing. that "disgusting" thing is why ur able to type this ha!

[@WyattHerbivore]

+PIneapple29 Whatever you do, DO NOT look in your toilet after taking your morning poo. It's waaaay to disgusting. Smh... Grow up.

[@meiyuc22]

where does the placenta come from?

[@advocateofgrowth5168]

Great advice!

[@poolahpot]

I eat my smoothie with a spoon and over 45 mins.

[@herb.itall.bivore7288]

Where can I get some placenta?

[@PotatoWisdom]

I wish I hadn't been eating dinner while watching this.