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Lose weight and feel great with juicing and smoothies 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.
Contents
Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Juicing and Smoothies 5
Chapter 1: Energizing Your Health with Juices and Smoothies 7
Chapter 2: Knowing What Juices and Smoothies Are and How They Can Benefit You 13
Chapter 3: Gearing Up for Healthy Drinks 27
Chapter 4: Stocking Up to Make Juices and Smoothies 43
Part II: Liquid Gold: The Health Benefits of Juicing and Smoothies 55
Chapter 5: Science and Nutrition in a Glass 57
Chapter 6: Juices and Smoothies for the Outside 71
Chapter 7: Juices and Smoothies for the Inside 89
Chapter 8: Juices and Smoothies throughout Your Life 99
Chapter 9: Preventing Diseases with Juices and Smoothies 105
Chapter 10: Juicing to Cleanse or Detoxify 113
Part III: Juicing to Your Heart's Desire 137
Chapter 11: Identifying Juice Ingredients and Techniques 139
Chapter 12: Making Some Easy Fruit Juices 149
Chapter 13: Blending Some Vegetable Juices 177
Chapter 14: Recycling Your Juicing Leftovers 215
Part IV: Blending Fresh Smoothies 227
Chapter 15: Eyeing Smoothie Ingredients and Techniques 229
Chapter 16: Crafting Some Tasty Fruit Smoothies 247
Chapter 17: Blending Vegetable Smoothies 273
Chapter 18: Creating Dairy Smoothies 307
Chapter 19: Focusing on After Dinner: Frozen Smoothies 323
Part V: The Part of Tens 335
Chapter 20: Ten Antioxidant]Rich Fruits and Vegetables 337
Chapter 21: Ten Immune]Building Ingredients 341
Appendix 347
Index 351
