The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Smoothies

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Smoothies
Author: Bo Rinaldi
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1101585749

Green smoothies are not the sugary concoctions that come to mind when people hear the word "smoothie." They are instead highly nutritious creations that are intended to increase energy, boost metabolism, burn fat, and cleanse the body of toxins. Green smoothies utilize fresh, healthful foods, "superfoods," and a multitude of fantastic ingredients that together offer amazing health benefits. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Green Smoothies starts with the health benefits of green smoothies and how to make them properly and fully enjoy them, while the bulk of the book is comprised of 150 fun, nutritious, and delicious recipes, supplemented with numerous variations throughout.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Smoothies

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Smoothies
Author: Ellen Brown
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2005-04-05
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1440625832

Tempt your taste buds! You’re no idiot, of course. You are eager to try some of the rich smoothie drink you’ve seen on menus. But when you’re standing in front of your blender, the options have your heads spinning! Relax and have a drink! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Smoothies helps you pick fruits, veggies, juices, nutritional supplements, and more to blend nearly 150 delectable drinks—with variations on each recipe for more treats! In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Nondairy smoothies, such as Cranberry Orange, Papaya Banana, and Passion Fruit smoothies—made with soy products. • Pick-me-up caffeine concoctions, such as Hazelnut Espresso and Cherry Cola smoothies. • Cures for your chocolate craving, such as Chocolate Cheesecake, Quadruple Chocolate, and Chocolate Almond smoothies. • Low-carb delights, such as Cantaloupe Strawberry and Papaya & Citrus smoothies. • Kid-friendly smoothies like Peanut Butter Strawberry, Purple Grape, and Creamy Orange smoothies.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Smoothies

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Smoothies
Author: Ellen Brown
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2005
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9781592573189

You've had those delicious smoothies at the smoothie store or the gym, and lately you've wanted to make them at home! Now you can – from old favourites to new combinations. Jump on the craze with fantastic fruit smoothies such as Purely Peach and Coconut Mango, and non-dairy smoothies such as Pear and Apricot or Papaya Almond.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Juice Fasting

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Juice Fasting
Author: Bo Rinaldi
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2012-11-06
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1615642773

Juice fasting can be a powerful, transformative undertaking that does absolute wonders for the body. From detoxifying and cleansing, to weight loss, to increased energy and a reinvigorated digestive system, a juice fast can transform the body in a matter of weeks, or even days. However, maintaining a fast can also be a difficult undertaking without proper instruction and an understanding of the nutritional components of the fast — so clear guidance and recipes that satisfy the palate are essential to success. The authors of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Juice Fasting take readers through a number of different fasts and help them choose the right fast to lose the pounds, cleanse their systems of undesirable waste and toxins, and be on their way to feeling renewed and recharged. The authors arm readers with over 75 fantastically delicious and powerful juice recipes that will not only give readers what they crave in taste, but will help them fully recognize the transformational benefits of the juice fast.

The Smoothie Recipe Book for Beginners

The Smoothie Recipe Book for Beginners
Author: Mendocino Press
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2014-01-13
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1623153336

Dramatically change the way you look and feel this summer with The Smoothie Recipe Book for Beginners. When you have a busy life and packed schedule, it can be a challenge to get enough fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. The Smoothie Recipe Book for Beginners gives you everything you need to turn nutrient-rich foods into fast and filling meals. With more than 70 easy smoothie recipes, The Smoothie Recipe Book for Beginners will help you lose weight, increase your energy, fight disease, and achieve the healthy glow that comes from a clean and well-balanced diet. Make healthy smoothies a part of your daily routine, especially on these hot summer days with: More than 70 recipes packed with vitamins and antioxidants Smoothie recipes for weight loss, energy, detoxing, and optimal health 3- and 7-day meal plans to kickstart a full-body detox A produce shopping guide Tips for reducing calories, adding superfoods, and modifying recipes to suit your taste buds. Whether you are looking to increase you daily dose of natural vitamins or lose weight, The Smoothie Recipe Book for Beginners is a simple path to a new and healthier you!

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raw Food Detox

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raw Food Detox
Author: Adam A. Graham
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2011-07-05
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1101543205

A healthy body requires a raw strategy The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Raw Food Detox details the best foods for detoxifying and cleansing the body for people suffering from everything from irritable bowel syndrome to unsuccessful weight loss efforts-or anyone who just wants to feel healthier. Beginning with what detoxifying and cleansing are and what they do, this book details what to eat, how to prepare it, and in what combinations and amounts. The author also provides several 15-day detoxifying and cleansing regimens for both the beginning and experienced raw food enthusiast: • Interest in raw foods has been growing rapidly for years. • Many high-profile stars, such as Beyoncé Knowles, have been widely reported using raw-food cleanses. • Dr. Oz has added a "Raw Food Challenge" to his website in which he encourages people to include much more raw food into their diets.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Superfood Cookbook

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Superfood Cookbook
Author: Heidi McIndoo MS RD LDN
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2008-02-05
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1436212537

Take healthy eating to a whole new level. With the declining popularity of fad diets, many people are turning to sensible, moderate eating habits that include foods that go beyond basic nutrition. Inside, readers will find recipes for the super fruits and vegetables, protein, and spices and flavors. * One of the superfoods, blueberries, have been ranked No. 1 in antioxidant activity compared with 40 other fresh fruits and vegetables * Wild Oats, a chain of health food stores, is promoting 20 different superfoods, from berries to seeds and yogurt

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
Author: Julieanna Hever
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2011-08-02
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1101543361

The healthy vegan diet-made easy. Vegans face their own special challenges when it comes to nutrition and this book provides answers. There are about one million vegans in the U.S. and about 50,000 new ones every year. A growing number of physicians advocate a completely plant-based diet for many of their patients who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Plant-Based Nutrition, readers will find: ? Where to get nutrients that others get from meat and dairy. ? How to avoid the vegan pitfall of overfed but undernourished. ? How to spot hidden animal ingredients in packaged foods. ? Tips for eating at restaurants. ? Special considerations for children and seniors.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Low-Fat Vegan Cooking

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Low-Fat Vegan Cooking
Author: Bo Rinaldi
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2012-08-07
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1615642625

Vegan cooking is often associated with being healthy, but it’s not always low in fat. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Low-Fat Vegan Cooking brings a fresh and delicious approach to the vegan kitchen, but minus so much of the fat that can often be added to make vegan dishes more flavorful. The vegan chef will open readers up to a universe of fantastic, 100% vegan recipes that offer the added benefit of being low in fat and lower in calories. Readers will be able to craft menus and discover recipes that go from variations on everyday comfort foods to delicious, nutrient-dense dishes that offer maximum nutritional benefit.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Homemade Ice Cream

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Homemade Ice Cream
Author: Bobbi Dempsey
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2006-04-04
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1440696721

Scream for ice cream! Homemade ice cream has a special taste that money can’t buy, and it is a family activity and summer tradition in many homes. But for the novice, homemade ice cream isn’t as simple as it seems, and even families that have been making it for years look for new recipes and ideas to challenge their skills and delight their taste buds. • More than 200 fully tested recipes, ranging from the simple to the sublime. • Step-by-step instructions for making ice cream, sherbet, sorbet, frozen yogurt, and gelato, as well as frozen and ice cream–based drinks. • Topping and serving recipes and ideas.