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Acknowledgements

Thanks to everyone who joyfully offered their favorite smoothie recipes for this book: Melody Hord, Connie Gesser, Scott Edwards, Jodi Laird, and Calvin Elmore.

We also thank everyone at Hallelujah Aces who helped with product development, taste testing, feedback, and more. Using Hallelujah Acres superb supplements in these recipes allowed us to take many of these smoothies to a higher level of nutrition.

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Table of Contents

The Smoothie Culture ......................................................................6

What Are Smoothies? ......................................................................7

The Hallelujah Diet and Smoothies .................................................10

Supplementation Through Smoothies ...........................................13

To Make a Creamy Smoothie...........................................................24

Nut Milk ..............................................................................................33Almond Milk ....................................................................................33

Smoothies – Fast and Easy .............................................................35Amazing Mango ..............................................................................36Banana Tangerine Smoothie ...........................................................37BarleyMax Berry Hemp Smoothie ...................................................38Berries Galore ..................................................................................38Berry Barley Chia Milk .....................................................................39Berry Bounty ....................................................................................40Berry-it Up ........................................................................................40Blueberry Barley ..............................................................................41Brain Power .....................................................................................42Brain Rejuvenator ............................................................................43Chia Colada .....................................................................................44Chocolate Barley Mint Shake ..........................................................45Chocolate Strawberry Delight ..........................................................46Citrus Fennel ..................................................................................46Coconut Fennel Limeade .................................................................47Cranberry Squeezins .......................................................................47Fast and Flavorful ............................................................................48Fruity Kale Delight ...........................................................................49Go Blue Grapple ..............................................................................50Limeade with a Hint of Mint .............................................................51Lip Smacker .....................................................................................51Mango Berry with Mint .....................................................................52Peach Smoothie ..............................................................................52


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Smoothies – Fast and Easy, continued Plum Good Peach ............................................................................53Raw Sweet Potato and TrioMax ......................................................53Sunrise Special ...............................................................................54The Galvanizer ................................................................................54TrioMax with Ginger .........................................................................55Tropical Berry ..................................................................................56Two Citrus Smoothie .......................................................................56

Blended Salad Smoothies ...............................................................57Blended Salad with Broccoli ............................................................58Cucumber Parsley Salad Smoothie .................................................58Raw Red Soup Smoothie ................................................................59Refreshing Blended Salad ...............................................................60Romaine Breeze Blended Salad ......................................................60Tomato Lime Blended Salad ...........................................................61You Can’t Beet It! .............................................................................62

Dessert Smoothies ...........................................................................63Decadent Grape Pineapple Ice Cream Smoothie ............................64Dessert Sorbet .................................................................................65No Jitter Coffee Smoothie ................................................................65Orangesicle Ice Cream Smoothie ....................................................66

Reach Your Health Goals.................................................................67

The Hallelujah Diet Explained ........................................................68

Footnotes ..........................................................................................71

Conclusion ........................................................................................72


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The Smoothie Culture

Smoothies have permeated popular culture --

Green Smoothies…Fruit Smoothies….Protein Smoothies…Low Fat Smoothies…Low Carb Smoothies….

— but many are not as healthy as the media hype surrounding them would like you to believe!

At the mall, coffee shops, gas stations, and chain restaurants you’ll find “healthy” smoothies made with syrups, preservatives, artificial flavors, concentrated juices, and added sugars.

This book was created to give you a variety of truly healthy smoothie recipes that are both tasty and full of nutrients.

Use these recipes to add more raw foods to your diet, feel better, and incorporate enzyme-rich superfoods like BarleyMax into your busy, food-on-the-run lifestyle.

Since these smoothies are customized for The Hallelujah Diet you can be confident that they include only the best ingredients! So if you are serious about your health, crank up your blender and start feeding your living cells with Hallelujah Acres smoothies!


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What Are Smoothies?

Smoothies are thick, luscious beverages made in a blender. A typical smoothie has fruit as its base and a liquid such as almond milk, fruit juice, or water to start the pureeing process. You can also add frozen juice or ice for a thicker, frosty drink. Smoothies have become a popular meal alternative because you can easily add vegetables, seeds, nuts, oils, herbs, sea vegetables, and more for a drink loaded with nutrients. The combinations are endless.

A “green smoothie” contains approximately 60% fruit and 40% leafy greens. It can be something as simple as: 1 frozen banana, 1/2 cup blueberries, 3 large kale leaves, and 1 cup water.

Adding fruit to a green smoothie helps to disguise the strong taste of the dark leafy greens (the point of a green smoothie is to get more leafy greens into your diet since they are the most nutrient-dense food on the planet). By using sweet fruit to enhance the flavor, you can infiltrate your body with greens in a tasty, low-calorie way.

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Any leafy greens are great for green smoothies. Popular favorites include spinach, kale, collards, cilantro, parsley, dandelion, and romaine. Some greens like Swiss and rainbow chard are rich and earthy tasting. Other greens, like mustard greens and turnips greens, are used sparingly since their strong flavors tend to dominate. When you first start drinking green smoothies, you may want to add just a tiny handful of greens or a single kale leaf. Spinach is probably the mildest selection and is a great option for those just beginning to experiment with smoothies.

As you integrate green smoothies into your diet, rotate the types of greens on a weekly basis. Whether you choose lettuce, arugula, chard, spinach, kale, collards, endive, cilantro, parsley, beet greens, dandelion, wild edibles, or any other leafy greens, rotation is important because they contain alkaloids — if you eat too many of one specific type, they can build up and become toxic. Variety in your food choices ensures that you are getting a broad spectrum of nutritional building blocks.

If fruit does not provide enough sweetness, you can add a small amount of a natural sweetener such as honey, agave nectar, maple syrup, stevia, a few dates, or other dried fruit. You can also replace some or all of the liquid in a smoothie recipe with fruit juice (apple juice is one of the sweetest) or vanilla flavored rice or nut milk.

Keeping the fruit content and the additional sweeteners to a minimum is important. Supplying too much sugar to the bloodstream at once is hard for the pancreas and liver to accommodate. After several weeks of enjoying a daily green smoothie your desire for a super sweet smoothie will fade. The purpose of green smoothies is to create a vitamin and mineral rich payload for the body — not a sweet indulgence for the taste buds. They’re more of a meal than a dessert.

One way to slow the release of sugar into your bloodstream is to add oil, nuts, or seeds to your smoothie. The fat in these foods will slow the absorption rate of the sugar. You can also sip your smoothie over a half an hour or more. Hallelujah Acres smoothie recipes often include ground flax seeds or Hallelujah Acres’ B-Flax-D flax seed supplement. Adding fat not only slows down the sugar absorption but assists the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Health Tip: Stevia is a green herb with a sweet and sometimes licorice-like flavor. It is non-caloric and does not raise blood sugar levels. The fresh herb form is the most natural. You can easily grow stevia yourself or purchase it in a dried or powdered form. Stevia extracts are concentrates derived from the stevia plant, are not as natural, and can be hundreds of times sweeter than refined sugar.


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Blended Salads (Salad Smoothies)

To make a blended salad, take all of the vegetables that you would typically use in a salad, add your favorite salad dressing and puree everything in a blender. You can also add a piece of fruit, or a tablespoon of honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar for a little touch of sweetness.

Blended salads work best when juicy veggies are placed in the blender first (tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers, zucchini, etc.) followed by harder vegetables and greens on top. If you use lots of juicy vegetables, like tomatoes, as the base, you may not even need additional liquid.

Be Adventurous

There is no textbook way to make a perfect smoothie. That’s why we have so many recipes in this book! We show you numerous options so you can decide what appeals to you and your family — you’ll be delighted at the creations that unfold.


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The Hallelujah Diet and Smoothies

The Hallelujah Diet is a plant-based eating plan that helps you experience vibrant health by empowering your self-healing body that God created. (A complete overview of the Hallelujah Diet is found at the end of this book.)

The secret lies in the body’s need for raw or “living” plant-based foods. Consuming living foods is a strong component to unlocking your body’s self-healing mechanisms. In fact, if cleansed of toxins and supplied with nutrient-dense foods, the body can overcome many physical issues on its own.

What do we mean by “living” foods? These are plant-based foods that have not been cooked or heated above 107 degrees Fahrenheit. Such foods retain their living enzymes, which give your body’s living cells the building blocks they need to replace themselves with cells of equal or even higher quality. Healthy cell regeneration results in whole body health and even disease reversal.

However, as food is heated above 107 degrees, enzymes begin to destabilize and die. Once enzyme activity ceases, the food is “dead” and cannot feed the body’s living cells with the nutrients it needs to regenerate at peak levels. Inferior cell regeneration leads to cell malfunction and disease.

To achieve maximum results, The Hallelujah Diet recommends that 85% of the foods we consume be raw foods and just 15% of our foods be cooked. Pursuing a mostly living food diet can be challenging, since many of our favorite recipes are cooked, but there are many exciting recipes for living foods — and smoothies are some of the easiest to make!


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Smoothies offer a fast and convenient way to maintain a primarily raw food lifestyle. Packed with living enzymes and nutrition, smoothies make a great breakfast, mid-morning snack, meal, or anything in between.

They’re also an easy way to add more protein into your diet -- which is vital for muscles, ligaments, tendons, cellular activity, balancing blood sugar, and brain chemistry -- by simply adding protein rich foods like seeds and nuts.

DID YOU KNOW?: Hemp seeds are one of the best sources of protein available — a whopping 35% protein and 18 amino acids consisting of ALL the essential amino acids. Adding 2 tablespoons of hemp seeds in your smoothie gives you 11 grams of protein! Unlike the protein in beef, chicken, and pork, hemp seeds can be eaten in their pure, raw, life–giving, enzymatic state.

Here are 12 more reasons why smoothies are so great!

1. Unlike salads, you don’t have to chop things into small pieces. The blender does practically all the work.

2. Kids adore them. Since they are fast to make, they are a quick breakfast when running out the door for the school bus. Teenagers can make them when they come home from school instead of eating junk food.

3. You can have fun and experiment. Coming up with different ingredients and different combinations keeps your creative juices flowing.

4. They are a perfect way to use any extra leafy greens, fruits, or vegetables.


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5. They help you eat more fruits and vegetables every day.

6. They are perfect for traveling in the car.

7. Anyone can make a great smoothie. Create your own versions using your favorite fruits, vegetables, and herbs for a unique flavor perfectly suited for your taste buds.

8. They can be low in calories with lots of fiber. This means they fill you up and help you lose weight faster.

9. Most of the digestive work is done for you! You actually receive 3 to 5 times more nutrition when you blend your food instead of chewing it.

10. You never have to feel guilty when consuming a smoothie.

11. They can keep for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. If your mornings are rushed, you can make one the night before, store it in an airtight jar in your refrigerator, and have it ready the next morning.

12. Your body loves them. Fresh, living foods are the best foods to feed your body.

Once you start making smoothies, you won’t leave home without one!


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Supplementation Through Smoothies

Sneaking leafy greens in your smoothies is a brilliant way to get more nutrition into your diet! In fact, there are lots of ways to add nutrients to your smoothies without sacrificing great taste.

Hallelujah Acres has ideal supplements that are absolute naturals to enhance your favorite smoothie.

• BarleyMaxinOriginal,BerryandMintflavors

• TrioMax

• Probiotics

• B-Flax-D

• FiberCleanse

• NutritionalEssentials

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BarleyMax®

BarleyMax is an enzymatically rich, gluten-free, one-of-a kind superfood that can boost any smoothie to a whole new level. Just like leafy greens, the potent flavor of the barley grass is barely detectable when mixed with the fruit or savory base of a smoothie.

BarleyMax is derived from organically grown barley grass, also known as a cereal grass. The grass is harvested at the height of the plant’s nutrition, just before the jointing stage; in other words, before it branches off and starts to make grain and gluten. Once the grass is harvested, it is juiced at 98 degrees Fahrenheit to lock in nutritional potency and retain enzyme activity. It’s 100% organic, filler free, and gluten free.

BarleyMax contains chlorophyll, which has been shown to accelerate the healing of wounds with no side effects, protect against chemicals and radiation, and promote intestinal regularity.

What About Wheat Grass? The barley grass used to make BarleyMax has many advantages over homegrown wheat grass. Wheat grass grown at home is usually planted in shallow trays of soil and harvested in about one week. This method does not give the roots enough time or soil to absorb substantial nutrients and the quick rate of growth gives tray-grown wheat grass an undesirable natural sugar content.

Conversely, BarleyMax is grown on 800 acres of mineral-rich volcanic lake bed soil in Utah. The soil is nurtured with sustainable, organic compost (made from the barley pulp left over from juicing the grass to make BarleyMax) and crop rotation is practiced to let the land rest and recharge.


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One of the biggest factors in the nutrient density of BarleyMax is the slow growth. Grown at an elevation of 5,000 feet, it grows slowly and its roots reach deeply into the soil to retrieve a vast array of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. It may take up to 8 weeks for the grass to grow to the harvesting stage.

Even better – barley grass does not have the same bitter aftertaste that most wheat grasses have.

On The Hallelujah Diet, we recommend that you consume a teaspoon of BarleyMax 20 to 30 minutes before a meal, three times a day. Many times in our busy lives, we lose track of time or have to eat on the run. Adding a teaspoon of BarleyMax in your smoothie is a simple way to add more BarleyMax and a healthy serving of chlorophyll to your diet.

BarleyMax is available in original, mint, and berry flavors. The original is also available with alfalfa grass for even more nutrition. For those who prefer a sweeter taste, BarleyMax Berry (a mixture of several berry flavors) and BarleyMax Mint (spearmint) are sweetened with stevia and luo han guo -- both zero calorie, zero glycemic index natural sweeteners. The flavored versions of BarleyMax radically change the flavor of smoothies and this book contains smoothies made from original BarleyMax as well as BarleyMax Berry and BarleyMax Mint.

Try Barleymax original in the Chia Colada. The BarleyMax Berry Hemp Smoothie is one of the tastiest smoothies in the entire book, and you’ll be amazed at how BarleyMax Mint enhances the flavor of the Limeade with Mint Smoothie! We even used both BarleyMax and BarleyMax Berry in the Tropical Berry Smoothie. Every time we use BarleyMax in a smoothie, our body appreciates the extra nutrients!


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TrioMax™

TrioMax is three juices in one: BarleyMax, BeetMax, and CarrotJuiceMax, each of which contain some of the highest concentrations of certain nutrients in the entire plant kingdom.

In addition to the superior nutrition of BarleyMax, TrioMax also includes BeetMax (dehydrated beet juice), which adds beet’s blood cleansing properties to the list of benefits. Beet’s nutrients also contribute to cardiovascular health, proper digestion, circulation, and cholesterol levels. Beet juice has also been shown to improve athletic stamina.

Made from dehydrated carrot juice, CarrotJuiceMax contains one of the world’s richest sources of naturally occurring carotenoids, especially the antioxidant beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is a precursor to vitamin A, which is converted to vitamin A as the body needs it. CarrotJuiceMax also has a broad spectrum of antioxidant activity, which minimizes free radical damage.

This combination of BarleyMax, CarrotJuiceMax, and BeetMax provides the most comprehensive nutrient profile of any Hallelujah Acres whole food concentrates... and it tastes great!

TrioMax, has the perfect compliment of all three flavors in carefully measured portions for a tasty smoothie booster.

TrioMax adds the perfect complement to smoothies made with grapefruit and ginger. Give it a try in our TrioMax with Ginger. A little hint of coconut also complements TrioMax like the one in our Raw Sweet Potato and TrioMax smoothie. With these great tastes, you’ll want to add TrioMax to your smoothies more often!


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B-Flax-D™

Hallelujah Acres developed B-Flax-D to meet the body’s Omega-3 essential fatty acids requirements.

Omega-3’s are known as “essential” nutrients, because the body cannot manufacture them. They must be obtained from food and one of the best sources for Omega-3’s are flax seeds.

Approximately 57% of the fat in the flax seeds used to make B-Flax-D is alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which research has shown helps stabilize the electric patterns in the heart and prevent arrhythmias. Flax seeds are also helpful for optimal bowel function and contain naturally occurring calcium, chromium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc. (The flax seeds used in B-Flax-D have been stabilized and will not become rancid.)

To further enhance this super seed, we’ve added Vitamin D, B12, seleno-yeast (a source of selenium, a mineral with powerful anti-viral and disease-fighting properties), and Vitamin K2 which prevents arterial calcification and promotes strong bones.

B complex vitamins are produced in our gastrointestinal tract by our friendly flora if we have adequate colonization, but studies have shown that most people, even those who eat meat, are deficient in B12 which can lead to anemia and neurological disorders.


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Vitamin D regulates the absorption of calcium in the small intestine. Optimal levels of vitamin D (78-100nmol/L) can even increase calcium absorption by 65% (compared to a low ‘normal’ level). Our bodies naturally make vitamin D when skin is exposed to the sun, but because of our indoor lifestyles, especially in winter, few people receive the recommended levels of vitamin D. Those especially susceptible to low vitamin D levels include people over 50, women, those who are overweight, those with a sedentary lifestyle, and anyone with dark skin.

Like each type of seed, flax seeds have a flavor all their own. We’ve included ground flax or B-Flax-D in a few smoothies, like the Brain Rejuvenator and the Cucumber Parsley Salad Smoothie, but many people use it as a standard ingredient in every smoothie because it enriches both the texture and nutritional value.


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Probiotics

Did you know bacteria cells within your body outnumber your own cells—by about 10 to 1? Scary as that may sound, many of these bacteria are actually quite good for you. In fact, you might not survive without them.

These good bacteria are called “probiotics,” from the Greek for “for life.” They live in your gastro-intestinal (GI) tract, mostly in your colon and play an enormous role in digestion by producing important enzymes. They improve absorption of nutrients, especially minerals, produce B vitamins, and fight infectious bugs such as diarrhea.

Recent research indicates that, in addition to fighting colitis, Crohn’s disease, and other intestinal problems, probiotics can help prevent food allergies, ulcers, tooth decay, respiratory problems, and even cancer.

Maintaining adequate probiotics is critically important—and especially challenging – for:-people taking antibiotics (which kill good bacteria as well as bad)-pregnant and nursing women-people with digestive problems-those undergoing abdominal or pelvic radiation therapy.


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How boost your good bacteria.

Probiotics are naturally present in small amounts in our bodies, but many people have very low amounts of these beneficial bacteria.

It’s possible to produce and maintain healthful probiotic levels by eating plenty of probiotic-rich foods such as fermented foods (including certain pickles, sauerkraut, Japanese miso, and Korean kimchi).

But the most reliable, effective way to make sure you get enough probiotics is by taking probiotic supplements. You can easily add Hallelujah Acres Probiotics, Children’s Probiotics or Professional Strength Probiotic to your tasty daily smoothies.

These supplements include all the probiotics you need for the day, including lactobacillus acidophilus, plantarum and casei, bifidobacterium longum, and far too many other healthy bacteria to list here. For more information on specific bacteria included and their beneficial effects, see our Technical Data chart.*


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Fiber Cleanse

Fiber Cleanse is a balanced blend of 28 select, organic herbs in a psyllium-and-flaxseed base. This one-of-a-kind supplement includes pumpkin seeds, rose hips, hibiscus flowers, alfalfa, chamomile passionflower, blue violet and other body-pleasing ingredients that work together to eliminate toxins, balance blood sugar, and regulate your system.

Adding Fiber Cleanse to a smoothie is like spring-cleaning your colon, with full-body benefits. You’ll feel lighter, brighter, fresh, and new.

Why detoxify? Over time, no matter how healthy your diet, waste can build up in your colon, just like gunk builds up in your kitchen drain. This internal sludge of unhealthy chemicals, parasites, and bad bacteria can poison every system and cell in your body, leading to heart, lung, vascular, and sinus problems.

The unique herbal blend in Fiber Cleanse rids your body of this toxic load, regulates elimination and expels nasty parasites. Psyllium provides gentle but effective bulk that sweeps the colon clean. Flaxseed, a natural laxative, helps blood sugar stay steady. As a bonus, it also provides a healthy dose of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.


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How to take Fiber Cleanse.

This product is intended for short-term use (i.e., up to 3 months).

Start with 1 teaspoon of Fiber Cleanse powder twice daily in a smoothie or 6 to 8 ounces of juice or purified water. Ideally, you should have your first serving early in the morning and your second before noon. Follow with ample water (1/2 ounce per pound of body weight) throughout the day.

Gradually increase the dose over 2 weeks until you have 2 – 3 healthy bowel movements daily. If stool becomes too loose, reduce service size or frequency.

Store Fiber Cleanse in a cool, dark place with its lid tightly closed. Do not refrigerate.

Fiber Cleanse is also available in vegetarian capsules.

Fiber Cleanse Is not recommended for long-term use. After 3 months, you may switch to ground flaxseeds of B-Flax-D for longer-term regulation. You should not take Fiber Cleanse if you are pregnant, lactating or taking prescription or certain herbal medicines. If you have been over-exposed to psyllium dust, Fiber Cleanse may cause sensitivity or an allergic reaction.

The statements made herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


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Nutritional Essentials – Even More Flavor

One of the easiest ways to make a delicious, healthy smoothie is by adding Nutritional Essentials, a superior, highly utilizable formula that helps supply the body with 22 amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

It is made from a stabilized rice bran complex and has tocopherols and tocotrienols - antioxidants that help prevent cellular damage. Although it has a sweet taste, its immune boosting properties are its biggest asset and we use it as a key ingredient in our Brain Power Smoothie.

The rich rice bran, natural vanilla, and stevia rebaudiana betoni in Nutritional Essentials make this delectable powder a terrific addition to any fruit smoothie. If you don’t have time to make a smoothie, you can even mix Nutritional Essentials in your favorite fruit juice and create a nourishing, satisfying drink. Add a tablespoon or two to any of the recipes in this book to boost their nutritional value. Because it is sweetened with stevia, you will add flavor without adding any extra sugar.

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To Make a Creamy Smoothie

Since The Hallelujah Diet focuses on plants rather than animal products, you can replace cow, goat, or any other animal’s milk (including yogurt or kefir from animal sources) in your smoothies with these foods below to mimic the creamy texture of milk:

1. Bananas make the perfect base for any smoothie. When you purchase your bananas, bring them home and allow them to ripen at room temperature until black spots appear on the peeling (the riper the better). The riper they are the sweeter they become.

If you don’t need to use all of the bananas when they reach this stage, you can freeze them. Simply peel and place them in a container or plastic zipper lock bag then put it in the freezer. Use a vacuum sealer if you want them to be totally air tight. (If you plan to use the bananas within several weeks after freezing you would not need to vacuum seal.) Their color may turn a little golden with time, but they are still delicious.

The banana taste will subside when you mix various fruits, greens, seeds, and nuts in your smoothies but the creamy texture and natural sweetness will remain.

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2. Ground flax seeds or Hallelujah Acres’ B-Flax-D give your smoothie a gelatin-like texture. Adding a small amount – 1 tablespoon or less – will thicken it slightly. The more flax you add, the thicker it will become. We suggest you use 1 to 3 tablespoons per serving. To thin an overly thickened smoothie, simply add more liquid and re-blend.

Flax seeds have a very hard husk on the outside so grind them before use with a coffee bean grinder or a Tribest Personal Blender. You can grind your seeds before each smoothie or grind enough for a week. The high amount of omega-3 fatty acids in flax seeds makes them light, heat, and air sensitive, so keep ground flax seeds in a closed container in your refrigerator to prevent them from becoming rancid.


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3. Almond milk or any nut or seed milk. You can use water as your liquid base for any smoothie but it will lack the silky texture of traditional smoothies. Simply replacing water with nut or seed milk can make a huge difference in texture! If you are watching your weight, one cup of almond milk has about the same number of calories as skim milk (dairy), but almond milk adds lots of great nutrients including 8 grams of protein.3


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4. Avocados are highly nutritious and rich in vitamins K, C, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, and E plus potassium. The fat in avocados is ideal to help absorb the fat-soluble nutrients like A,D, E, and K and provides a creamy, smooth texture. (1/4 cup avocado contains 100 calories.)


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5. Nut and seed butters, whether homemade or store bought, are a great substitute for nut milk or seed milk in smoothies and add a rich, creamy taste all their own. Some great nut butters include cashew, tahini (from sesame seeds), almond, cashew, sunflower, pecan, and macadamia.


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6. Chia seeds are an excellent source of calcium and omega-3 fatty acids. About the size of a poppy seed, chia seeds rank slightly higher than flax seeds in omega-3 fats -- essential fatty acids with anti-inflammatory properties. Omega 3’s also protect skin from excessive sun exposure and are crucial for eyesight.

A one-ounce serving of chia seeds provides 18% of your daily value of calcium and 4 grams of protein. They are also high in minerals including manganese, molybdenum, phosphorous, and iron.

The high fiber content in chia helps you feel full. The soluble fiber slows down the digestive process and release of sugars into your bloodstream. The beneficial mucilage supports healthy intestinal function.

You may have seen “Salba” (a variety of chia) touted for these purposes on the Internet.

No doubt, chia seeds are nutritious and antioxidant packed. They are more expensive to produce than most other seeds, but their nutrient load and thickening power make them an excellent smoothie ingredient.

Chia seeds become gelatinous like flax seeds when soaked in water. Their outer shell is not as hard as flax seeds so you do not need to grind them. If using the whole seed, however, let them soak overnight in water.

Soaking chia seeds is not absolutely necessary, but it will make your smoothie extra creamy. To soak your seeds, place approximately 1 tablespoon of seeds per 1 cup of water. Stir the seeds in the water several times in the evening to avoid clumping. In the morning, you will have a creamy gel.

Like flax seeds, chia seeds absorb liquid; the longer you leave them in your smoothie, the thicker the smoothie will become.


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7. Frozen fruit is another way to make a creamy smoothie. Freezing fruit softens the cell wall, which can create a texture similar to ice cream when blended into your smoothie. In fact, smoothies are a perfect substitution for those who are addicted to conventional ice cream.


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8. Using a high speed blender will make any smoothie creamier than using a traditional blender. Two of the best blenders on the market are the Vitamix and the Blendtec. The Vitamix is a chef’s favorite, with a 2-hp motor and blend speeds up to 240 mph. The Blendtec has a slightly larger motor and comes with an ice-crushing guarantee. Both blenders are more expensive than typical department store models, but you’ll appreciate the difference in speed, texture, and ease of blending if you invest in one of these high-powered models.


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9. Adding unrefined oils to your smoothie gives it a smooth, silky texture.

Unrefined oils, like flax oil, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and help your body’s cells function at peak levels. When oils are overly processed, they lose their nutrients along with their flavor, but unrefined oils have subtle tastes of the plants from which they are derived.

Extra virgin coconut oil and butter are also healthy options. Coconut oil is solid at temperatures under 76 degrees. Unlike some omega-3 and omega -6 oils, coconut oil is highly stable and will not easily turn rancid so you do not have to keep it in your refrigerator. Coconut contains protective plant nutrients like phrnolic acid and lauric fatty acid, which have antimicrobial properties.4 Coconut butter is simply coconut oil blended with coconut meat to form a thick, buttery texture. Either the butter or the oil makes an ideal addition to your smoothie.

All unrefined oils have beneficial health properties and there are many to choose from including: pumpkin, sesame, sunflower, and walnut. Just make sure they are unrefined. Processed oils are unhealthy and should be avoided.

And remember, all oils are concentrated fat, so use sparingly. A tablespoon per serving is ample.


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Nut Milk

Almond Milk Made with the Soyabella non-dairy milk maker. Makes 4-3/4 cups

If you enjoy the creaminess provided by almond milk (or any nut or seed milk), the Soyabella is a terrific appliance for creating quick milks by simply pressing the “Mill” button and letting the patented grinding blade transform the nuts into an ideal consistency.

Key steps for operating the Soyabella:

1. Soak 1 cup almonds for 8 -12 hours and drain.

2. Add 5 cups water into the stainless steel pitcher.

3. Load nuts and 3 pitted dates into the Milk Screen. Securely fit the head onto the screen by slightly rotating it from side to side. Lock head into groves.

4. Slide head into the stainless steel pitcher making sure the upper plug securely fits into the plug receptacle on the handle. Plug the power cord into the pitcher and into a wall receptacle.

5. Press the “Mill” button. The grinding blade will run for approximately 10 seconds. When the red light flashes, press the mill button again. Repeat this grinding process 3-5 times. Allow all milk to flow out from the Milk Screen.

The result is extra creamy raw milk. Strain to remove any foam.

Add a pinch of unrefined sea salt, additional sweetener, and/or vanilla if desired.

If you do not own a Soybella, you can also make almond milk using a Vitamix or other powerful blender.

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Almond MilkMakes 6-7 cups

Ingredients:2 cups almonds soaked for 8-12 hours and drained6-7 cups water 1/4-inch vanilla bean (optional)1/4 tsp unrefined sea salt2 or 3 dates pitted, to sweeten (optional)

Directions:1. Blend in a Vitamix or other powerful blender for 2 to 3 minutes until very creamy.2. Strain almond milk through a very fine cheesecloth to remove any remaining pulp.3. Keeps in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or longer if frozen.

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Amazing MangoMakes 28 oz.

Ingredients:1 organic mango, peel included, seed removed4 large kale leaves1/2 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed is best, but not-from-concentrate packaged juice will do)1 cup water1 Tbsp unrefined flax oil or Udo’s oil.

Directions:Blend all ingredients well.


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Banana Tangerine SmoothieMakes 22 oz.

Ingredients:1 frozen banana2 oranges or tangerines1/4 cup shredded coconut3/4 cup water or coconut water1 handful of dandelion greens1 or 2 Tbsp Nutritional Essentials supplement (optional)

Directions:1. Blend all ingredients well.

Oranges and tangerines are full of vitamin C, which protects cells from free radical damage and improves iron absorption.



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BarleyMax Berry Hemp SmoothieMakes 2 cups

Ingredients:2 tsp BarleyMax Berry2 navel oranges (juiced), approximately 1 cup1/2 lemon (juiced)1 banana1-2 Tbsp shelled hemp seeds1/2 cup ice or cold water 1 handful of spinach (optional)

Directions:1. Blend all ingredients well.

Berries GaloreMakes 3 cups

Ingredients:1-1/2 cups frozen blueberries2 cups frozen raspberries2 frozen bananas1 handful dandelion greens1 tsp BarleyMax Berry1-1/2 cups water or amount needed for desired consistency1 Tbsp ground chia seed

Directions:Blend all ingredients together.




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Berry Barley Chia MilkMakes 3-1/2 cups

Ingredients:3 Tbsp chia seeds3 cups water1/3 cup cashews, soaked overnight (discard soak water)2-3 Tbsp maple syrup3 tsp BarleyMax Berry1/8 tsp unrefined sea salt

Directions:1. Soak 3 Tbsp chia seeds in 3 cups water overnight. Stir several times before you go to bed to

avoid clumping.2. The next morning, pour the chia/water mixture into a blender with other ingredients for

approximately 1 minute or until smooth. 3. Set aside for a few minutes. Spoon off most of the foam that rises to the top.4. Store in the refrigerator (up to 4 days). Best when chilled.5. Ingredients separate while sitting so shake well before serving.




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Berry BountyMakes 2 cups

Ingredients:5 strawberries1/2 cup frozen blackberries1/2 cup frozen blueberries1-2 Tbsp raw honey3/4 cup almond milk or 1 Tbsp almond butter and 3/4 cup waterContents of one probiotic capsule (optional)1 tsp BarleyMax Berry (optional)2 large kale leaves (optional)


Berry-it UpMakes 3 cups

Ingredients:1 cup frozen pineapple1 cup blueberries2 tsp BarleyMax Berry2 Tbsp ground flax1 banana1 cup water or coconut water (add more water for thinner consistency)2 large handfuls of leafy greens2 Tbsp fresh hemp seeds or hemp protein powderContents of one probiotic capsule (optional)


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Blueberry BarleyMakes 16 oz.

Ingredients:1 frozen banana1 cup frozen blueberries1 cup water2 tsp BarleyMax Berry

Directions:Blend all ingredients in a blender.



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Brain PowerMakes 12 oz.

Ingredients:6 to 8 oz organic apple juice or almond milk or rice milk1/4 cup frozen organic blueberries or other frozen organic fruit1 Tbsp Nutritional Essentials vanilla flavor dietary supplement2 Tbsp freshly ground organic flax seed or Hallelujah Acres’ B-Flax-D1 Pharmax DHA capsule (contents only)1 ripe banana





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Brain RejuvenatorMakes 1-3/4 cups

Ingredients:1 cup frozen blueberries1 handful cilantro2 dates, pitted2 Tbsp ground flax seeds or Hallelujah Acres’ B-Flax-D1 cup water

Directions:Blend all ingredients until smooth.

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Chia ColadaMakes 20 oz.

Ingredients:1 Tbsp chia seeds1 cup water1 frozen banana3/4 cup frozen pineapple3/4 cup coconut water 2 pitted dates2 Tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut1 tsp BarleyMax (optional)

Directions:1. Soak 1 Tbsp chia seeds in 1 cup water overnight in the refrigerator. Stir a couple of times before

you go to bed so seeds don’t clump together.2. The next morning, pour the chia/water mixture into a blender with all other ingredients for

approximately 1 minute depending on the power of your blender.



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Chocolate Barley Mint ShakeMakes 1 large or 2 small smoothies

Ingredients:2 large frozen bananas2 Tbsp almond butter2 Tbsp carob powder1-1/2 cups water or amount to desired consistency2 tsp BarleyMax Mint1 handful leafy greens if desired




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Chocolate Strawberry DelightMakes 1-3/4 cups

Ingredients:1 cup fresh strawberries1 Tbsp almond butter1/4 cup water1 Tbsp agave nectar or raw honey (optional)1/2 frozen banana1 Tbsp carob powder1-1/2 cups ice

Directions:1. Blend everything except for the ice.2. Add ice and blend.

Citrus FennelMakes 16 oz.

Ingredients:1/2 small fennel bulb1 tangerine, peeled and seeded1 cup frozen pineapple1 Tbsp Concord grape Juice4 drops stevia1/2 cup water

Directions:Blend all ingredients and savor the amazing blend!



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Coconut Fennel LimeadeMakes 18 oz.

Ingredients:1/2 to 1 lime, peeled, seeded1 apple, seeded2 tsp extra virgin coconut oil1 cup fennel, use bulb or fern portion (use cilantro or parsley if unavailable)1 Tbsp raw honey1 cup water


Cranberry SqueezinsMakes 2 cups

Ingredients:1 cup apple juice1/2 cup water3 Tbsp pure cranberry juice1 cup frozen pineapple2 drops stevia (optional)


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Fast and FlavorfulMakes 2-1/2 cups

Ingredients:1 cup orange juice1 cup water1 cup frozen raspberries1 Tbsp FiberCleanse Lemon or Green Apple (optional)

Directions:Blend all ingredients.


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Fruity Kale DelightMakes 2 cups

Ingredients:3/4 cup frozen peaches3/4 cup frozen blueberries1 cup frozen or fresh pineapple3 dates2-3 kale leaves1 cup water or almond milk1 probiotic capsule (contents only)




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Go Blue GrappleMakes 40 oz.

Ingredients:1 cup frozen blueberries1 mango, peel included if organic, seed removed1/4 Fuji apple1 or 2 dates1/2 cup grapes1 small handful parsley2 kale leaves1/2 cup frozen pineapple or 1/2 cup raspberries1 tsp lemon or lime juice1-1/2 cups water8 ice cubes1 tsp BarleyMax Berry (optional)1 probiotic capsule, contents only (optional)

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Limeade with a Hint of MintMakes 26 oz.

Ingredients:1 lime1 sweet apple of choice (Fuji apples are perfect)3/4 cup water or almond milk1 Tbsp agave nectar or honey (optional)2-3 tsp BarleyMax Mint1/2 grapefruit2 or 3 kale leaves2 Tbsp ground flax seeds or Hallelujah Acres’ B-Flax-D10 ice cubes

Directions:1. Blend all ingredients except ice.2. Add ice cubes blend again.

If you have ever purchased orangeade, lemonade or limeade at the county fair, it is loaded with sugar water. This recipe replaces the sugar water with the sweeteners in BarleyMax Mint (stevia and luo han guo) and the agave nectar.

Lip SmackerMakes 2-1/4 cups

Ingredients:3/4 cup water2 Tbsp Hallelujah Acres’ B-Flax D or ground flax seeds 1 tsp fresh minced ginger or more to taste3/4 grapefruit, peeling and seeds removed1 handful cilantro1 Tbsp maple syrup8 ice cubes

Directions:1. Blend all ingredients well except ice.2. Add ice and blend until slushy.






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Mango Berry with MintMakes 38 oz.

Ingredients:1 large ripe mango (leave peel on if organic)2 cups frozen blueberries1 cup strawberries including caps1/2 handful cilantro3 kale leaves or a handful of lambsquarters2 medjool dates1-1/2 cups water1 tsp BarleyMax Mint (optional)


Peach SmoothieMakes 32 oz.

Ingredients:1/2 cup water3 cups fresh cut peaches, skin removed4 Tbsp honey1 tsp vanilla flavoring1 Tbsp Udo’s oil (optional)3 cups ice

Directions:1. Blend all ingredients except ice.2. After blending, add 3 cups of ice and blend until creamy.



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Plum Good PeachMakes 1-2/3 cup

Ingredients:2 fresh plums, seed removed1 cup frozen peaches1 Tbsp agave nectar or raw honey (optional)1/2 cup water1 handful of leafy greens (optional)


For a dessert smoothie, add an extra tablespoon of sweetener.

Raw Sweet Potato and TrioMaxMakes 14 oz.

Ingredients:1 cup raw sweet potato1 tsp virgin coconut oil1 Tbsp TrioMax6 cubes ice1 cup water1 Tbsp honey1/2 lime, peeling and seeds excluded

Directions:Blend all ingredients in a blender.




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Sunrise SpecialMakes 28 oz.

Ingredients:1 banana1 cup frozen blueberries3/4 cup frozen strawberries1 cup fresh pineapple1 large handful spinach1 Tbsp hemp powder1/2 cup grapefruit juice1/2 cup water

Directions:1. Blend all ingredients in a blender.2. Add 1/4 to 1/2 avocado if you want it creamier.

The GalvanizerMakes 2-3/4 cups

Ingredients:1/2 grapefruit, peeling and seeds removed2/3 cup frozen blueberries1/2 fresh, organic mango including the peel (remove seed)1 large handful of spinach1 cup water or 3/4 cup water and 6 ice cubes

Directions:1. Blend all ingredients well.2. For a tarter smoothie, replace some of the water and ice with grapefruit juice.


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TrioMax with GingerMakes 10 oz

Ingredients:1/2 cup water1/2 tsp ginger1/2 grapefruit, excluding peeling and seeds2 Tbsp TrioMax1/2 cup water6 ice cubes

Directions:1. Blend all ingredients except for ice.2. Add ice and blend.




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Tropical BerryMakes 3 cups

Ingredients:1 cup frozen pineapple1 cup frozen blueberries1 cup frozen mango1-1/2 cups water, or more or less as needed1 tsp BarleyMax original1 tsp BarleyMax Berry1 Tbsp maple syrup2 Tbsp flax seeds2 Tbsp unsweetened coconut shreds


Two Citrus SmoothieMakes 30 oz.

Ingredients:1/2 grapefruit, peeled and seeded2 oranges, peeled and seeded1/2 cup frozen pineapple3 large kale leaves3 dates1 cup water1 probiotic capsule emptied into blender (optional)

Directions:1. Blend all ingredients together. 2. Add ice if you prefer it slushy.




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Blended Salad with BroccoliMakes 3-3/4 cups

Ingredients:1/2 cup chopped broccoli3 romaine lettuce leaves1 handful cilantro1/2 cucumber1/2 red bell pepper1 cup tomato1 pear or apple1 clove garlic2-3 Tbsp lemon juice1-1/4 cups water or part water and part ice


Cucumber Parsley Salad SmoothieMakes 1-1/2 cups

Ingredients:1 cucumber, chopped1/2 lime, peeling and seeds removed (leave a bit of peeling for a refreshing taste)2 Tbsp ground flax seeds or Hallelujah Acres’ B-Flax-D3/4 cup water1 handful parsley1 Tbsp raw honey1 tsp chopped fresh ginger

Directions:1. Blend all ingredients well. 2. If you like it colder, replace some of the water with ice.



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Raw Red Soup SmoothieMakes 20 oz.

Ingredients:2 tomatoes1 red bell pepper, stem removed, seeds included1/2 cup raspberries

Directions:1. Blend all ingredients well. 2. Chill in refrigerator if you prefer it cold.


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Refreshing Blended SaladMakes 25 oz.

Ingredients:1 cup spinach1 cup water1 Tbsp hemp seeds1 tomato, chopped in chunks1 celery stick, chopped in chunks1/4 large cucumber1-1/2 tsp maple syrup2 pinches of unrefined sea salt2 pinches of pepper1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Directions:Blend all ingredients in a blender and enjoy.

Romaine Breeze Blended SaladMakes 16 oz.

Ingredients:5 large romaine lettuce leaves1/2 red bell pepper, including seeds1/2 cucumber1 small wedge of onion1 tsp agave nectar (optional)1 tsp lemon juice1/2 cup water1/2 cup orange juice



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Tomato Lime Blended SaladMakes 2-1/2 cups

Ingredients:1 Tbsp flax oil2 Tbsp lime juice1/2 tsp dry mustard1 clove garlic, chopped2 tomatoes1/2 cup water or ice1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 pinch unrefined sea salt

Directions:Blend all ingredients well for a savory delight.



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You Can’t Beet it!Makes 20 oz.

Ingredients:1/2 large beet2 large celery ribs1/2 green bell pepper2 radicchio leaves3/4 cup grapefruit juice1/2 cup water



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Decadent Grape Pineapple Ice Cream SmoothieMakes 22 oz.

Ingredients:2 oz concord grape juice6 oz almond milk2 cups frozen pineapple1 cup vanilla coconut bliss ice cream3 Tbsp agave nectar (optional)



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Dessert SorbetMakes 16 oz.

Ingredients:1/2 cup concord grape juice1/2 cup lemonade1 cup frozen mango1 cup frozen pineapple2 Tbsp agave nectar (optional)


No Jitter Coffee SmoothieMakes 22 oz.

Ingredients:2 Tbsp almond butter1 cup water 5 - 6 dates2 Tbsp barley coffee 1 Tbsp carob powder2 cups ice1 banana, frozen if you want it thicker

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Orangesicle Ice Cream SmoothieMakes 16 oz.

Ingredients:1 frozen orange (frozen in individual segments)1 cup frozen pineapple1 cup almond milk2 Tbsp agave nectar (optional)


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Reach Your Health Goals

Smoothies are one of the easiest and quickest ways to help you reach your health goals and with just a few adjustments you can quickly transform any smoothie into a nutritious meal that will keep you from reaching for foods with empty calories and no nutrition.

At Hallelujah Acres we have numerous resources to help you be the healthiest you can be. Our website (www.hacres.com) contains a wealth of information including articles on a variety of health interests, recipes, testimonials, and more.

You’ll also find research and information on the science behind super foods, vitamin B12 deficiency, how to get the most out of your water, and other in depth studies from Hallelujah Acres Research Director Michael Donaldson, PhD.

Hallelujah Acres’ online video channel HATV has personal testimonials you can watch to learn how others fought — and overcame — their health challenges. There are also videos that show you how to make healthy breakfast, dinner, snacks and even holiday meals, plus educational videos on topics ranging from gardening to exercise. Visit www.hacres.com/library/videos.

If you want more in depth information, Hallelujah Acres’ JuiceUps are free, online, video-based health programs that can help you lose weight, regain your health, and get back in shape. Sign up online at www.juiceupyourlife.com.

We want to be your complete resource for healthy living, so if you still have questions, we are only a phone call away. Our customer care team is available to answer your question in person at 800-915-9355. You can also connect with us and others dedicated to healthy living through our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hallelujahacres.



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The Hallelujah Diet Explained

The Hallelujah Diet is a menu of 85% raw, uncooked, and unprocessed plant-based food, and 15% cooked, plant-based food.

Why Plant-based Foods?

The design of the human body is not like that of carnivorous mammals; our digestive tract was not designed to properly digest and dispose of meat. Carnivorous mammals have a relatively short and straight digestive tract that eliminates meat waste efficiently.

Herbivores and humans have a much longer digestive tract that includes many bends and pockets. Because our stomach acid is not designed to completely break down meat (as it does with plant based foods), undigested meat can get trapped in these bends and pockets. Here it can putrefy for days, delaying elimination and thus causing toxicity—a key component of disease creation.

As detailed in The Hallelujah Diet book, food has the amazing power to both create and destroy health. The dense, living nutrients found in a diet of primarily raw, plant-based foods and their juices are the ingredients needed to meet and satisfy your cells’ nutritional needs, restore damaged cells and rebuild whole-body health that will last a lifetime.

Where is the Evidence?

The Hallelujah Diet® is based on the physical nourishment as intended from our Provider in Genesis 1:29: “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat [food].”

As commonly recommended by health professionals, The Hallelujah Diet includes eating more fruits and vegetables, drinking more water, eating less saturated fats and hydrogenated oils, consuming more fiber, getting more exercise and alleviating stress. The Hallelujah Diet is supported by research studies that validate its foundation as a means toward eliminating sickness.

As shown in the thousands of testimonials we’ve received, The Hallelujah Diet has helped relieve the symptoms of acid reflux, obesity, cancer and more.

Below is a basic guideline of foods eaten on The Hallelujah Diet. For more information, see the Typical Day and Foods to Avoid pages.


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The 85% Raw Portion

This portion of The Hallelujah Diet is composed exclusively of the garden foods God instructs man to eat (Genesis 1:29). The dense living nutrients found in raw foods and their juices produce abundant energy and vibrant health while satisfying our cells’ nutritional needs, controlling hunger efficiently.

• Beverages: Freshly extracted vegetable juices, BarleyMax, CarrotJuiceMax, BeetMax, and remineralized distilled water

• DairyAlternatives: Fresh almond milk, creamy banana milk, as well as frozen banana, strawberry, or blueberry “fruit creams”

• Fruit: All fresh, as well as unsulphured organic dried fruit (limit fruit to no more than 15% of daily food intake)

• Grains: Soaked oats, raw muesli, dehydrated granola, dehydrated crackers

• Beans: Green beans, peas, sprouted garbanzos, sprouted lentils, and sprouted mung beans

• Nuts&Seeds: Raw almonds, sunflower seeds, macadamia nuts, walnuts, raw almond butter or tahini (consume sparingly)

• OilsandFats: Extra virgin olive oil, Udo’s Oil, flaxseed oil (the oil of choice for people with cancer, except men with prostate cancer, who may be better served meeting the essential fat needs through freshly ground flaxseed), and avocados

• Seasonings: Fresh or dehydrated herbs, garlic, sweet onions, parsley, and salt-free seasonings

• Sweets: Fruit smoothies, raw fruit pies with nut/date crusts, date-nut squares, etc.

• Vegetables: All raw vegetables

• Soups: Raw soups



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The 15% Cooked Portion

Cooked foods follow the raw salad at lunch or evening meals and can prove beneficial for those trying to maintain body weight.

• Beverages: Caffeine-free herb teas and cereal-based coffee alternatives, along with bottled organic juices

• Beans: Lima, adzuki, black, kidney, navy, pinto, red, and white

• Dairy: Non-dairy cheese, almond milk and rice milk (use sparingly)

• Fruit: Cooked and unsweetened frozen fruits

• Grains: Whole-grain cereals, breads, muffins, pasta, brown rice, millet, etc.

• Oils: Vegan mayonnaise made from cold-pressed oils

• Seasonings: Same as the 85% portion, plus unrefined sea salt (use sparingly)

• Soups: Soups made from scratch without fat, dairy, or refined table salt

• Sweeteners: Raw, unfiltered honey, rice syrup, unsulphured molasses, stevia, carob, pure maple syrup, date sugar, agave nectar (use very sparingly)

• Vegetables: Steamed or wok-cooked fresh or frozen vegetables, baked white, yellow or sweet potatoes, squash, etc.


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Footnotes

1. Enzyme Nutrition, Dr. Edward Howell, Avery, a member of Penguin Putnam. INC. 1985p. ix

2. Becoming Raw, Brenda Davis, RD, and Vesanto Melina, MS, RD with Rynn Berry. Book Publishing Company, Summertown, Tenn. 2010. P. 151

3. http://www.calorieking.com/foods/calories-in-nut-drinks-almond-milk-almond-breeze_f-ZmlkPTk4NDE1.html

4. Becoming Raw, Brenda Davis, RD, and Vesanto Melina, MS, RD with Rynn Berry. Book Publishing Company, Summertown, Tenn. 2010. P. 139.


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The Smoothie Culture

Smoothies have permeated popular culture --

Green Smoothies…Fruit Smoothies….Protein Smoothies…Low Fat Smoothies…Low Carb Smoothies….

— but are they as healthy as the advertisements want you to believe?

At the mall, coffee shops, gas stations, and chain restaurants you’ll find “healthy”smoothies made with syrups, preservatives, artificial flavors, concentrated juices, and added sugars.

The smoothies in this recipe book are customized for The Hallelujah Diet with only the healthiest ingredients! So skip the hyped up “healthy” smoothies and crank up your blender.

Feed your living cells with Hallelujah Acres smoothies instead.

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