The Green Smoothie -vs- Anti Anxiety & Depression Medication

[violinist881]

I'm currently on orcigesic and amtriptyline guess I'll try this green smoothie instead of those men made substance thanks for sharing!:)

[ChristieArcher]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make and share this video. I am looking forward to giving it a try as soon as I can get to the store and get the supplies. It sounds like I'll need to upgrade my blender so I'll check into that first.

[MrBmt4life]

Hey guys, can someone do me a Big favor and

(Tell me the Ingredients for the smoothie) I know the video says it's 9:00min. long but i'm using my phone and it cuts off at 3:00min and i'm not able to see the whole video ): and i'm having problems with anxiety, Thanks. (:

[BabyPandaTales]

The secret to a smoothie is to really take it up a notch. My saying is if you can eat it, you can drink it. Check out the grossest looking smoothie that is actually "Delicious" at "Top Secret Smoothie Recipe" from BabyPandaTales

[greatdanechick2]

Yes, boo on meds. I was on them for 7yrs. It was a prison but now I'm free!

Jesus healed my depression 2 years ago.

I am learning to steward my body better with how I eat and move so I am ready to serve God each day while I am here.

: ) Keep seeking Truth RJ. Great teaching videos. Very helpful.

Its wonderful how God provided all these smart foods to use for energy plus they taste great !

Again thanks for teaching us.

His,

virginia

[paranoidpaul1]

does one have to come off the antidepressants venafaxzine+lithium slowly whilst starting the smoothies or flush the fuckers down the bog and then start the smoothies? good post my man,helping people is cool.

[hippytrash]

sounds good. think i will pass on the avocado seed however!HAHA

[joijoi242]

Why is it that you don't blend the avocado skin?

[WhiteOwlVideo]

Im definately likeing this green smoothie. It might not cure me of depression or anxiety completely but Ill take whatever I can get. So far I feel less anxiety and more energetic. Pretty amazing. Im mainlining this stuff big time and my body is sore from playing alot of racketball!

[2010CLBS]

Thank you for sharing yourself and the great recipe. Health and happiness to you!!!

[jacobh849]

@slackersteve2004 that's a very good green but it has to be cooked.

[jacobh849]

Green smoothies get me high on life.

[anon123752]

HI RJ, I have been drinking green smoothies and I feel and instant life even before I have finished drinking the drink. I just want to know if you have tried the drink with Goji berries? Or is is it just better to keep it simple as most of the time Goji berries are sold dried up rather than fresh?

[melodiouscanopies]

I hope Santa brings me a Blendtec!!

[Evilspidercat]

You don't have a ring, how are you married?

[2008Raw2008]

oh yeah! green smoothies always lift my mood. drugs r bad!

green smoothies are a high-vibration, high energy food! good job!

[Lewis1985]

You look great, your video is clear and informative, and you have a very likeable character. Thankyou for the video, I appreciate it.

[angeldust2217]

Turn up the sound : - )

[slackersteve2004]

how about marijuana as a green?

[rjncaction]

@slackersteve2004

Hey Steve,

I've never tried it in a smoothie.

I prefer it in a good cookie!

[jhonston666]

@slackersteve2004 No.

[shawnk82]

@slackersteve2004 hahahahahhahah



[cookielicious000]

thank you...

[robertdeuce]

my doctor recently said that i would be on anxiety and depression pills for the rest of my life. so today after i watched your videos i went out and bought a blender and fruits and green veggies, hopefully it works cause for me to be on meds for my whole life would in itself be depressing( kinda ironic). if this green smoothie works you sir will be my new hero...thanks

[rjncaction]

@robertdeuce

Hi Robert,

Thanks for the great note.

I know what you mean about being depressed about taking anti depressants forever. Not a fun option. I've been faced with the same delima.

Get going on the smoothies and please feel free to get a hold of me with any questions or just for some inspiration if you need it.

Get the book "Green For Life" if you can which will really inspire you.

Write me at rjncaction@hotmail.com for a great recipe list.

Wishing you success!

RJ

[2healthnuts]

@robertdeuce Being on antidepressants for the rest of your life is a misnomer and is not possible...well unless you die early! After they almost killed me...Seriously, I researched and found they they were only designed to take short term! I took them long term - they made smell like chemicals, caused me to blow holes in my retina, caused all sorts of health issues, which after 7 yrs off the poisons I'm still trying to correct! But I just received my Blentec last Friday so I'm stoked! Good Luck

[guitarobsessed85]

@robertdeuce You don't need to be on anti-anxiety meds for the rest of your life if you don't want to be haha. You need a new doctor. I've suffered from severe depressive episodes cycled with hypomanic/anxiety episodes for a long time. I went on medication which didn't do much. Now I just make sure to take lots of fish oils, vit B, eat well, and exercise. If I don't continue the exercise part I tend to fall back into depression so this is probably the key part.

[brystonfan]

@robertdeuce my doctor told me that years ago even after i gained 34 lbs in 4 months on paxil, he looked at me & said those kind of statements, i fired him right there on the spot , you can eat lots of wild caught oily fish, green smoothies, lots of raw veggies/fruit, dont smoke, exersize (rebounding), 5 htp, sam-e, iodine/iodide suplements, sunshine, no gmo corn/soy/canola oils, no soy milk , no gmo dairy, eat NO fast food, absolutly no tap water. fire him soon 614 500 8099

[777VIBRANT]

@robertdeuce you can also try a product called natural calm, it works miracles for insomnia, depression, insomnia and other health issues. Its a great natural product that you will not regret. It took my anxiety away in the first three days of using it and the forth day no anxiety symptoms and no more feelings of high stress. I went to the doctor the hospital and I kept telling them that my body is deficient in something but they did blood test and everything came back fine

[777VIBRANT]

@robertdeuce Try natural calm cal/magnesium product it works great for getting rid of anxiety and other health issues. I had the same problem where the doctor and meds but its not true, you do not need to stay on meds for the rest of your life at all. Mag/cal is a natural substance that heals your body and just supplementing with this can cure your anxiety with some positive thinking but I can say for sure it will certainly rid you of anxiety. I had great success with this product.

[robertdeuce]

did my comment go through

[demanding2bfree]

honestly i'm inspired. looks like you stopped ageing around 14

[rjncaction]

@demanding2bfree

What a cool comment, Thanks!

I think its all the avocado and coconut oils that have changed my skin so much.

I hope you have some great results yourself!

RJ

[MrJasonSmarts]

@rjncaction hi there! I just found your video, and id love to try this! :) Your website is down at the moment though... so you could you pm me here on youtube with a list of recipes i could use?

Thanks buddy! :)

[21crazycatlady]

im learning lots. thank u!!

[imperfectionKillz]

Right on! I could go for a green smoothie right now. LOL

[rjncaction]

Thanks, I'll take it!

I like Paul Rudd.

[nubianqueen707]

you=cute,kinda in a paul rudd way. :-)

[KingOfKingz911]

i suffer from GAD,Depression and Akathisia

i feel like eating raw vegan food helps me so much with it

it gives me more energy and makes me clear

and ive been doing it for just a couple days now

thanks

[rjncaction]

@KingOfKingz911

Hi,

how are you doing with the raw foods? I hope you are feeling great. If you have a blender, try blending up a smoothie with a bunch of greens and you will really feel the difference.

Take care,

RJ

[maldonvic]

I feel better even without the smoothie you have the most calming voice and beautiful eyes. You can talk to me about anything and i'll go into a Coma. That was really nice RJ cant wait to try it.

[rachel19977]

OK first of all this guy is really cute.

Question: How do you know about this stuff?

Can you post the recipe you used?

Can I make this in a food processor instead? I won't be putting in the avocado pit.

[communitysharer1]

That's right about avocado pits being poisonous. Apple seeds are dangerous, too. Apple seeds can kill children, or make them extremely sick, just like apple seeds can do to adults. When I was a kid, I ate some apple seeds one time, and I threw up for five minutes straight. I wouldn't ever recommend eating them.

[ACEBAKER911]

Get a Hamilton Beach dual wave blender for $ 60 on Ebay

they are very powerful ! Expensive $ 400 blenders are NOT needed

[xanadu1jw]

I burned out four brand new blenders including a couple of Hamilton Beach ones within a few days doing green smoothies before I got my Vita-Mix. The first one I got used off ebay and later got a new one and kept the used one as a backup as I teach classes on eating raw vegan and do green smoothies all the time. Normal blenders don't do well with things like broccoli, the spines of kale and collards, and they aren't high speed enough to truly blend up the flax seeds I add to my smoothies.

[TheUndert0ker]

@xanadu1jw wow i hope i don't burn mine out! I've been putting kale, broccoli, carrots and mega-blending it all up!  It's a Black and Decker CrushMaster btw

[xanadu1jw]

Yes some seeds do contain cyanide but in the form seeds provide it if eaten within reason will prevent and fight cancer, whereas in isolated form as a chemical it will kill you. Animals will eat vegetation like Johnson grass and seeds with cyanide in them when they sense they need it and after absorbing the good out of it they often throw up the grass which also tends to help them eliminate other toxins. Read the book "World without Cancer" or go to one of their websites for more explanation.

[ladyinRed251]

RJ,

Do you taste the lettuce in your smoothie?I made mine this morning with the same ingredients and romaine lettuce and i have an after taste of lettuce, i was just wondering if is suppose to taste that way,and how do you know how many horse power your blender is?I got a "Betty Crocker"Blender for a gift but i dont have the instruction manuel that comes with it..

thanks, your videos are great!!!

[breakingsoftware]

Use spinach not romain or green leaf. You won't taste the spinach unless you go WAY overboard.

[burnsport1]

I've had about 4 glasses of green smoothie today and I feel like a fucking Dinosaur!!

[seanmattzeph]

@burnsport1 hahahahahaha!

[seanmattzeph]

@burnsport1 (laughing because I just made one, and it's AMAZING and that is absolutely the perfect statement to describe how I'm feeling right now)

[classicmoviefan2]

Hi RJ,

Just discovered your videos, and am highly impressed and inspired! I've long been interested in ideas RE: becoming a more nurturing person; it seems that feeding ourselves nourishing foods is one good component of that. I like the spirit, and all the practical info. in your videos. I just bought a juicer thinking that would be best; awaitg it's arrival. Would like to ask you a few questions about Blenders (I'll buy one of those, next...) but your website's down. Best way to contact?

[Mikeraymond11111]

Hi guy, good video, I would just make one comment, be careful about eating those avocado pits. See, the plant wants animals (and people) to eat the fruit, not the seed, so there is cyanide in the seeds, can make you pretty sick. Same thing with peach and apricot pits. So eat the fruit but not too many of those pits.

[1776in2008]

You're wrong. Seeds can be very healthy. In fact, many frut seeds are healthy to eat. The whole cyanide thing is getting very old. Apricot pits must be cracked open in order to access the seed of the apricot. Apricot & apple seeds, for example, are very powerful cancer fighters. Within the seeds is a very powerful anti-cancer nutrient called amygdalin. The whole thing about apple seeds and cyanide is an old unfounded myth. Perhaps you should learn biochemistry 101 before spreading such nonsense.

[Mikeraymond11111]

I'm not sure why you say it's a myth. The Red Cross lists avocado pits as a poison, along with black hemlock and rhubarb leaves. If they have some beneficial compounds, that's good information. But if the pits have toxic substances that can kill pets and make people sick (which the Red Cross says is true), it's good for people to be aware of that so they can make an informed decision about whether or not to eat them.

[1776in2008]

When did I say avocado pits were healthy? Pits are not eatable seeds. Flax seeds are eatable; apricot & apple seeds are eatable. Are you aware that Vitamin B-12 contains a form of cyanide too? No one is dying from Vitamin B-12. Same goes with Vitamin B-17, which is in apple and apricot seeds, NOT large indigestible pits. When it comes to nature & science, things that might have a naturally harmful chemical can be quite healthy, given their natural sequence. When it is isolated, it's a problem.

[coconutboi11]

MUCH better without the hair and stache... And thank you for the info!

[beans4eva]

Great video!!

[michellerobin1979]

Everyone is right you have such perfect skin. Your eyes are so sparkly...lucky wife! You could model or do comercials. I wonder if my new vita mix would blend the pits too? If you could bottle and sell what ever is keeping you looking like your in your 20's youd make millions. We just started doing smoothies but I am certainly going to try it your way. Thanks for posting your videos.

[rjncaction]

@michellerobin1979

Hey Michelle,

I was just running through some past

comments on my videos and I saw yours

and just wanted to say thank you for the

amazingly cool compliments. It's been a long

time since you wrote this but it was sure

what I needed to see tonight so Thanks!

RJ of The Green Smoothie Revolution.

[reforest4fertility]

Lemon rind adds zest--actually, it is zest. Oh my! That's brave: blending the avocado pit, let alone eating it. Hmm, i guess i would try it. I mean eat it (drink it), but dunno if i could bring myself to make it that way. But then I wont bring myself to take pharmaceuticals either. Good thing I'm not younger. No doubt I'd be diagnosed with this'n that & medicated to the hilt if I was being brought up these daze. Better 2 B gen X than generation rX

[rjncaction]

Hi,

Yea I know mixing the fruits with the veggies freaked me out a bit in the beginning but it really does work out alright. I would not live without my green fruity smoothies now.

Thanks for the note!

RJ

[shelbyoryan]

i agree that this smoothie must be really nutritious but damn... how can u mix banana with vegetables lol

i always juice and make smoothies but i personally have to seperate the veggies drinks from the fruit drinks. your lucky that your less picky... less drinks to make lol

[veganprincess01]

Thank you!

[rjncaction]

Hi VP,

You are very welcome!

I hope you are doing well out there.

RJ

[rjncaction]

Not sure why you would choose to make this sort of a comment Finkelstein but the cool thing is that as long as I have been making videos for youtube this is the only comment I have had that wasn't just super nice. I'm delighted with that record.

I really appreciate everyones amazing comments and questions. Thank you!!

And about my age, I just turned 42 and I think all of the avocados, coconuts and water have really contributed to the shape of my skin.

RJ

[kssmith20]

omg you are NOT 42!! that is amazing.

[Finkelstein]

not a great video, and his skin is nice because he's about 28 - plus who cares about his face!

[rjncaction]

Thanks for the nice comment.

I really have had some nice skin changes over the 2 years I've been drinking smoothies.

My guess is that it is mainly from all the avocado and the coconut I've been drinking.

I hope you are feeling and looking great yourself!

[TheDoodlibop]

Thank you kindly for this! And, I don't know if you've been told this before, but your skin is so healthy and beautiful! :D

[litetheory]

Thanks for the informative video RJ.

[Kitarist88]

I got anxiety from smoking marihuana too much. But i only smoked it to ease the pain on my stomach. I'll start making this and i hope it will help. I'm already eating health and going to fitness every day :)) we can also share our tips if you want.

Thanks!!!

[Oli93ilO]

oooh interesting, great vid

[michelstube]

avocado pit overdose....

[kedwards1978]

RJ, I read on the internet that mixing sweet fruits and green vegetables in a smoothie, if done repeatedly, contributes to candida. What do you think about that? Have you heard that before?

[rjncaction]

Hi there,

Thanks for the comment.

Yea, caffeine makes me crazy. I can't touch it.

I'm also really gratful for my dog and the walks and hikes she inspires me to take every day.

I hear you on the stress creating anxiety, I do what I can to be as stress free as possible and the Green Smoothies have helped me more than anything besides the temporary fix I get with a quick plung in any hot springs.

Take care,

RJ

[kedwards1978]

RJ, 3 weeks ago I started making smoothies to get more fruits and veggies in my diet and jump start my metabolism. Since seeing your video, I want to optimize my smoothie. Ingredients used before I saw your video: raw spinach/ carrots, mango, blueberry/blackberry puree, chocolate protein powder, milk, ice. Today, I decided to buy kale, fish oil, avocados, and turmeric as an anti-inflammatory preventative (both of my parents have arthritis). What do you think? Stuffing too much in?Suggestions?

[rjncaction]

Hi,

I like to keep things simple by eating only whole foods. This is only me personally and I would leave out the milk and protien powder as they clog me up being processed/pasturized. I now stick to fruits, leafy greens, water/young coconut water, hemp seeds, fish oil, ginger, tumeric and that's about it. Basically what you are doing. As long as it's raw and not processed much.

Other than that, you are on a great track!

Let me know if you have more thoughts.

Your in for a healthy life!

RJ

[ShelterDogs]

Nice video. I found just by cutting out caffeine really knocked my anxiety levels down. I still get anxiety, though, despite chaning my diet. I do walk a lot now, too. But anytime I'm exposed to stress I get anxiety. I have to almost complete avoid any stressful situation to be anxiety free.

[rjncaction]

Hey 2lowtymes,

I'm happy this is helpful for you. Green Smoothies have been so helpful in changing my experience with depression and anxiety and simply keeping me level headed.

Take care,

RJ

[2lowtymes]

oh..wow okay this is helpful

[ffatali]

are u eating anything else during the day? what is it? would be nice to know. tnx for the video

[ffatali]

you look great as well, are u single

[rjncaction]

Hi again ffatali,

Thanks for the kind comment! I appreciate it.

I've been married for 11 years to a wonderful woman that keeps me on track and in line.

Thank goodness for that! I've needed it.

RJ

[angelbe88]

Raw foods- The fountain of youth : )

[RawWithRosalie]

Great video!!

And I've found this out myself, as well. Eating a Raw Diet, a diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, smoothies, ect. has made me feel SO MUCH HAPPIER!!!

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!

[Nexus82now]

Great video RJ. What's the name -model number of your blender. I'm looking to buy a new powerful one for some smoothies-(just turned raw) and yours looks like what I could use. Thanks again. John from NYC

[shotzy1313]

do you have to eat these right away? or can you save left overs and eat them the next day... roughly how long can you wait?

[ChrisXCXCX]

your right although alot of people cant afford to be green sadly they make the junk cheaper then the good foods which is total b.s.

[anklepantsmagazine]

I have been suffering from bad depression and anxiety for many years. I have been vegetarian for a while now, and have always liked health foods.  I think these smoothie things sound good, so I'll have to try one in the morning. Also, you should note that exercising helps a lot with depression and anxiety, too.

[bryansaccount]

but but but...you're eating the "deadly pit" :O

[rmsolympic1]

For your grit and grace, may God almighty bless you. This was a very cool vid, too. I am really glad for you.

[Milenko23]

Thanks for sharing, I hope green smoothies will help ease my anxiety and depression.

It's amazing how often good nutrition is overlooked when looking to heal depression. Spread the word...

[airdreamlove]

Nutrition is how i solved my depression. Right on.

[rjncaction]

Hey,

thanks for the comment airdreamlove. Right on to you too.

RJ

[inspirejoy]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I too, used to have depression and bipolar challenges. When it comes to the Green Smoothie -vs- Anti Anxiety & Depression Medication; I will put all my money on The Green Smoothie every time. Keep up the good work.

[kmcl11]

wait it got greener and greener?

[kmcl11]

Very good....raw food flush the system of toxins, make you feel better, and help your skin as well. You cant go wrong.

[rjncaction]

Hey Kmcl11,

Thanks for the comment. You hit it right on the head. You will become healthier by the minute or day if you are drinking leafy green smoothies. If you add avocado and coconut your skin will be like silk. It's a wonderful thing to feel really good!

I appreciate you saying hello!

RJ

[rawkinrawmama]

Bananas are also known to help depression. Good video. Thanks.

[newgtguy]

Really nice video Bro! Keep them coming...