The Ultimate Smoothie Book : 101 Delicious Recipes for Blender Drinks, Frozen Desserts, Shakes, and More!

Book Description
SMOOTHIES ARE SWEEPING THE NATION... They're creamy, fruity, delicious, quick and easy to make, and most important-they're good for you! Blending ingredients such as fresh fruit, creamy yogurt, and silky soy milk, smoothies are nutritionally sound drinks that taste just like ice-cream shakes. Cherie Calbom, aka The Juice Lady, now brings you the most comprehensive book ever on this sensational snack. A nutritionist and renowned author, Cherie will show you how to make scrumptious smoothies that will make you feel great! Here are simple and tasty recipes for: € Fabulous fruit smoothies and shakes € Healing smoothies that help fight the flu, hangovers, infections, jet lag, even aging skin € Perky pick-me-ups for pregnant women and new parents € Yummy-and healthy!-ice pops for kids of all ages € Party and coffee-break pleasures € Workout and bodybuilding drinks. With easy charts that analyze calorie, fat, protein, and vitamin content, this guide will give you tips on choosing fruits and veggies, preparation, cleanup, storage, and more. Now you and your family can drink all the nutrients you need-and enjoy! THE ULTIMATE SMOOTHIE BOOK DRINK TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH WITH SMOOTHIES LIKE: € Immune Booster. Carrot, fresh pineapple, and chunk ginger juiced with mashed sweet potato, raw cashews, and ice. The perfect antidote for anyone who's "under the weather." € Arabian Nights and Sweet Dreams. Take soy milk, sesame butter (tahini), and grated citrus peel. Add banana and fresh orange. Flavor with vanilla and enrich with lecithin. You'll have an exotic, mineral-rich dessert. € Wild Berry Bright Eyes. Mix blueberries, blackberries, and raspberry extract with Wild Berry Zinger ice cubes, then blend in soy milk and honey. It's a creamy, colorful smoothie that's great for your eyes-and your taste buds. € Carbo Power Pack. Pour tangy apple juice into a blender along with yogurt, fresh blueberries, frozen peaches, and other ingredients. Flavor with almond and vanilla extracts. Ideal energy on any sports day. € Orange Coconut Creamsicle-in-a-Glass. Cut oranges into chunks. Add milk of choice, grated coconut, vanilla, honey, and ice. Here's a calcium-rich drink that's yummy-and the kids will love it! € Berry Christmas Smoothie. Combine one sweet apple, cranberries, and creamy low-fat yogurt. Garnish with a sprig of mint or strawberry for a yuletide treat that's also food for your bones.


Buy from Amazon     Compare Prices

Smoothies are becoming the newest trend in nutrition. Smoothies are an especially smart choice for young people, who need a lot more fresh vegetables and fruits in their diets to maintain health than they are typically getting. Smoothies make sense for the whole family—statistics show that on an average day 41 percent of us eat no fruit at all, 72 percent eat no vitamin C-rich foods, 82 percent eat no cruciferous vegetables, and 84 percent eat no high fiber foods. Smoothies make sense for people on the go because they can be made in minutes. Recipes are grouped by category: Healing Smoothies, Pick-Me-Uppers, Desserts, Weight Loss Helpers, Bodybuilding Smoothies, Healthy Pregnancy Smoothies and New Parent Pick-Me-Uppers, among several categories. An introductory section emphasizes the importance of using fresh juice and provides information about selecting the right juicer. A special section about individual fruits and vegetables includes information about season, preparation and nutritional content. All recipes provide detailed information about calories, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, fat, vitamins and minerals. Each recipe is preceded by a brief description along with a section called "nutrisip" that highlights its nutritional benefits. The names alone are wonderful. Imagine sipping Orange Coconut Creamsicle-In-a-Glass, Anise Ice, Pineapple Super Kick, Raspberry Ripple, Berry Smoothie and many others. This is a great book that is sure to be a sure-fire winner among both YAs and adults looking for a way to improve their nutrition and enjoy doing it. Category: Cookbooks, Useful Arts & Crafts. KLIATT Codes: JSA—Recommended for junior and senior high schoolstudents, advanced students, and adults. 2001, Warner, 336p. illus. index., $12.95. Ages 13 to adult. Reviewer: Shirley Reis; IMC Dir., Lake Shore M.S., Mequon, WI SOURCE: KLIATT, March 2002 (Vol. 36, No. 2)


Buy from Barnes & Noble     Compare Prices