i hear ya... i love the crunch as well. but unfortunately you have to chew your greens for a good loooong time to get them broken down on a cellular level so your body can get the nutrients out of them.

and...

just a thought...

you do realize if you have some in a smoothie, you can always have some in a salad on the side!

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