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HOW DID YOU DEVELOP THE CONCEPT OF OWL & GOOSE? WHERE DOES THE NAME COME FROM?
My youngest two kids are 17 months apart and drinking green smoothies was necessary for my survival. It was a crazy time! When my littlest was 3 months old I was experimenting with recipes and having my buddy guinea pig them. Her body and skin started to shift and a neighbour noticed and wanted to do what she was doing. And she told two friend, and so on.
The name is a little silly I admit! I have 2 pictures at home that my Bonpa painted, one of an owl and the second of, wait for it, a goose! He was a beautiful man and that's where it came from. My neighbour Katrina of Red Fred Design, took the company name and made a super logo, branded us and here we are.
HOW CAN SOMEONE JOIN YOUR GREEN SMOOTHIE TRAIN?
Joining the smoothie train is super easy. People email us, select a pick-up location that works for them, decide how many they want a day and bamo-presto! They're on the train! Some people have been on for 2 years non-stop. We have a few people who travel for work and they just let us know when they are away and we pause their service until they get back.
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WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE GREEN SMOOTHIE COMBO?
I love green smoothies! I love the subtle variation that a little bit of a herb or wild-edible brings to the mix. I'm crazy for sunflower sprouts, so if I had to pick a favourite it would be: Organic Curly Kale, Organic Dinosaur Kale, Organic Sunflower Sprouts, Pear, Apple, Lemon and Ginger. I could drink that all day (and sometimes do!)
IF SOMEONE IS NEW TO DRINKING GREEN SMOOTHIES, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THEM ABOUT IT?
Warning: drinking green smoothies is addictive and totally life changing. There is a shift that happens when you do something so good for yourself. The power of greens is incredible. Suddenly you feel different, energetically lighter, like anything is possible. It's an amazing thing.
Kids LOVE green smoothies, parents are often delighted and pleasantly surprised to see that their infants, toddlers and kids gulp them down. Ever try to feed a kid kale? Exactly! Who knew they would be such a hit with the little people and teenagers too!
WHAT ARE THE TOP HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRINKING GREENS?
The health benefits of drinking greens are:
- They are alkalizing or in other words remineralizing. They help to offset the acidic nature of many of the foods that are staples for many individuals (like red meats and other heavy proteins, refined carbohydrates, sugars, and fried foods). Keeping your body in a balanced state helps to keep it in great health; the more acidic our bodies the more susceptible we are to disease.
- Many people drink them to sneak in a few more servings of greens (and other vegetables and fruits) into their diet daily.
- They supply a wide range of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. All of these compounds play their own part in maintaining great health. They also help support the body against disease and helping to prevent disease.
- They are very energizing and make a great alternative to coffee, tea, and other caffeinated beverages. Through our 3 day smoothie cleanse we have helped some individuals kick their caffeine addiction.
- They contain a high amount of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is like the blood of the plant and does amazing things to our bodies. It can help detoxify our bodies and encourage the elimination of toxins. Chlorophyll can enhance our oxygen uptake to help our bodies function at a higher level, allowing our cells to produce energy more efficiently. It can also help balance our pH which promotes wellness and vitality while preventing the onset of disease.
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TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR CLEANSING PROGRAM. HOW CAN PEOPLE EXPECT TO FEEL DURING AND AFTER THE CLEANSE?
The cleanse program we run is a three day green smoothie cleanse. You receive 9 litres of delicious green smoothies which you are to consume within the three days (3 litres each day as breakfast, lunch, and dinner). We provide support to help cleansers gradually work up to the cleanse and gently get off the cleanse, as well as daily email support for motivation.
We have had great feedback from the cleanse since we started running the program in January. There are many different reactions to the cleanse but most are very happy with how they felt and grateful they followed through with the program. During the cleanse most people will experience peaks and valleys of energy, emotions, and cravings for food. The cleaner the participants diet was prior to the cleanse the cleaner their experience with the cleanse. That being said the poorer their diet was, the more intense their experience with the cleanse. As I said though, most are very happy that they followed through with the program.
Many of our cleanse participants have cut caffeine from their lives after completing the cleanse. Many have applied the positive changes they made during the cleanse to their everyday lives. After the cleanse most feel very light on their feet and energized with more consistent energy levels throughout the day. Many have also experienced a greater level of satiety with less food, as well as a dramatic drop in their overall cravings for sweets and fatty foods.
It’s a very positive experience and compared with many other cleansing programs, it’s very gentle. We love having the ability to offer this program to our customers. It’s a fantastic way to improve their health and vitality!
ARE THERE ANY FUTURE PLANS FOR OWL & GOOSE?
World domination! City-wide expansion, schools, office buildings, retirement homes, the sky is the limit.
I would love for everyone to have access to Owl and Goose green smoothies within a 3 block radius.
