Smoothie freshness

[veganman]

I am wondering how much the nutrients and enzymes degrade if smoothies are made 12 hours ahead of time and kept refrigerated. I sometimes get short of time in the morning and making them the night before could be helpful. Does anyone know?

[Gelis]

I do not know the answer. I know that we have been drinking smoothies as a regular part of our diet for at least 7 years every morning. Sometimes we make them up in advance either the night before or for a morning snack about 2 hours after the first one.

I remember hearing somewhere the loss of nutrients is about the same as juice when done in advance. I do not know where I got that information I think a Vita Mix distributor but, I may be lying about that.

Gelis

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[Linda1970]

I don't know the answer, but that is what I often do. I find that if I don't have any prepared ones in the morning, I usually end up not drinking it. So, it's either loss of some nutrient or no nutrient.

[JinxieKat]

I remember in the book 'Green for Life' Victoria says that she has found that the quality of smoothies doesn't degrade as quickly as juice does. She was talking about taste/color though. I don't think she did any test for the nutritional value, but she thought that the fiber helped keep the drink fresh.

Hope that helps!

Jinx

[rawpriestess]

Since most people buy their fruit, not even ripe, allow it to sit in the truck, then the store, then their fridge, I'd say, "what is a few hours more or less."

If it makes it easier for you, go on ahead and make them the night before.

but if you have a choice, I'd say, pick it off the tree, and eat it standing there, that is optimal, but we each have to do what works for us.

A 12 hours old fruit smoothie, is WAYYYY better than ham and eggs.

You are doing sooooo great!!!

[veganman]

A 12 hours old fruit smoothie, is WAYYYY better than ham and eggs.

You are doing sooooo great!!!

Thanks RP!

I am actually feeling better this week...not as much fatigue, more energy, better digestion. I haven't done a calorie count, but it is probably low as I am eating less. I will see how it goes.

As far as things being better than ham and eggs, I am 4 months raw and 20 years vegan. No plans of going back from raw. My wife is now trying it out. I know there are gradations, but I want to be informed with I make my choices and not assume that it is healthy just because it is raw.

Thanks again for the encouragement!