Diabetes, please read if you have diabetes

There is a great deal of information on the relationship between diabetes and certain types of foods at a sister site at:

http://diabetesanddiabetesprevention.blogspot.com/
In addition, as you try these foods and meals, monitor your blood sugar levels closely and start these meals in small portions first to see how you personally react.  Also consult your dietician and/or physician.

Stevia

Stevia is a natural sweetener.  You can find caloric and nutritional information about stevia by clicking here.
The most economical stevia I have found has been Great Value Stevia from Walmart, which you can find by clicking here.

Do I need a special blender to make the smoothies on this site?

I have used a pretty cheap blender, an Oster Blender and a Ninja Blender.
While you need to be especially careful with a really cheap blender, it can be done.
One of the things I have liked about the Oster is how smooth the smoothie is.  One of the things I like about the Ninja is how much I can put in all at once, including ice.

For smaller blenders and cheaper blenders, put in just a few of the ingredients at a time, starting with the water.  Blend and then add more.  Once all of the ingredients have been added and blended, pour half into another container and put in the refrigerator.  Add ice, just a little at a time to the half still in the blender until it is cold, smooth, and the desired consistency.  When you have finished eating/drinking what has been blended and you are hungry again, after cleaning the blender, you can add the other half of the mixture and repeat what you had previously done with the ice.

For a large Ninja you can put everything in at once if you wish.  I generally put in all the ingredients, then blend, then add a little ice, then add the rest of the ice.

Coconut Oil and Butter - Please Read

If you are morbidly obese (according to BMI) or you have difficulty concentrating when you eat less, you may want to include some organic virgin coconut oil and/or butter in your diet as you reduce calories to lose weight.  To learn how to calculate your BMI click here.  If you are obese and have difficulty concentrating when you eat less, you may want to include these two fats but in less amounts.  If you are just overweight and you do not have difficulty concentrating when you are reducing your calories, you may want to eliminate these two fats. 
As I was starting to lose weight, and had difficulty concentrating when I age less, the coconut oil seemed to help a great deal.  I also sometimes used butter (not margarine) when I would do stir fry.
There is some preliminary research that indicates that both of these fats can help with cognition while reducing overall calories.
As you click on the links, you will find contradictory information.  Read and determine for yourself.

Beet Blueberry Smoothie

Start with en entire beet.  Root and greens.  Wash thoroughly.
Cut off the very bottom of the root and the very top.  Cut off the very bottom of the greens.
Cut the root (raw) into halves or quarters.  Cut up the greens.  Put in blender.
Add 2 cups water
Add:

1 scoop protein

3 large carrots

1 cup old fashioned rolled oats

1/2 cup morning moo or dry powdered milk

blend well

Add:

2 1/2 cups frozen blueberries

blend well

Add:

Stevia to taste

add a little ice and blend well