Juicing & Smoothies for Dummies - 2nd Edition by Pat Crocker (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

For those of us who don't have time to cut up or cook fruits and vegetables with every meal, juices and smoothies are a fast and easy way to consume them at home or on the go. Packed with over 100 recipes, Juicing & Smoothies For Dummies covers the most up-to-date information on incorporating this healthy lifestyle into your everyday routine. From how to safely cleanse the body of toxins to the hottest ingredients to bolster juices and smoothies--including chia seeds, coconut oil, hemp seeds, bee pollen, and more--it arms you with everything you need to sip your way to a healthier, happier you.

There are many health benefits to drinking freshly juiced fruits and vegetables. These tasty and nutrition-packed beverages can help protect you against cardiovascular disease, cancer, cellular damage, and various inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Plus, it's great for weight loss because juices and smoothies have hunger-reducing properties, on top of being filling. In this friendly and accessible guide, you'll find expert guidance on how to use juices and smoothies to reap all of these excellent rewards, while getting the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables--in a glass!

• Concoct more than 120 juicing and smoothie recipes using the hottest, most nutritious ingredients
• Find the best juicers and blenders for the job
• Ward off colds and migraines, promote longevity, and shed pounds
• Get a month's worth of grocery items to have on hand to make healthy juices and smoothies in minutes

Whether you want to lose weight, cleanse, or simply add more healthy fruits and veggies to your diet, Juicing & Smoothies For Dummies makes it easy.

From the Back Cover

Learn to:

• Create more than 120 delicious, easy-to-make recipes
• Find the best juicers and blenders for the job
• Ward off colds and migraines, promote longevity, and shed pounds
• Safely cleanse the body of toxins

Lose weight, detoxify, fight disease, and live long!

Packed with more than 120 recipes, this updated edition of Juicing & Smoothies For Dummies shows you how to get the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables--in a glass! Whether you're looking to lose weight, cleanse, or simply add more nutritious fruits and vegetables to your diet, these juices and smoothies will have you looking and feeling your best in no time.

• Find the best ingredients and tools -- gear up and stock up for healthy drinks with products and ingredients you'll need to have on hand to make juices and smoothies
• Raise a glass to your health -- discover the benefits of juicing and smoothies for specific health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer
• Drink to your health -- make your day complete with recipes for delicious and nutritious juices for morning, noon, and night
• Liquid gold -- use fruits, vegetables, dairy, and frozen ingredients to make sweet, savory, and satisfying smoothies
• Nutrition in a glass -- find out the science and nutrition behind juices and smoothies and how they can improve your health--on the inside and out

Open the book and find:

• An easy-to-follow introduction to juicing and smoothies
• Juicing and smoothie techniques and recipes for fruits and vegetables
• How to use juices and smoothies to improve your overall health
• Inventive ideas for recycling your juicing leftovers
• Scores of scrumptious juicing and smoothie recipes
• FAQs about juicing and smoothies
• Ten immune-building ingredients

About the Author

Pat Crocker is a professional home economist specializing in herbs and healthy foods. She has been growing, photographing, teaching, and writing about herbs, food, and healthy diets for more than two decades. Pat lectures at international conventions and is a seasoned television and radio guest.