Skinny Smoothies 101 Delicious Drinks that Help You Detox and Lose Weight

by Harris, Shell; Johnson, Elizabeth

• ISBN13: 9780738216003
• ISBN10: 0738216003
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-12-11
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books

Summary

Smoothies are not only delicious, convenient, and fun to drink,but they're also a great way to get your daily requirements of fruits and vegetables. However, not all are created equal when it comes to health--some smoothies from a popular chain weigh in at 500, 800, even 1,000 calories! Shell Harris and Elizabeth Johnson have tasted and tested hundreds. Skinny Smoothiesfeatures 101 original recipes for lighter drinks--low in fat and calories and high in nutritional value--ideal for anyone who wants to lose weight without feeling deprived. The book includes nutritional information and tips on foods and supplements to rid the body of harmful toxins. Try a Glowing Skin Smoothie or an Apricot Energy Punch, and get started on a delicious path to a healthier life.

Author Biography

Shell Harris and Elizabeth Johnson are smoothie fanatics and self-taught smoothie connoisseurs who have tested and tasted hundreds of smoothies. Harris runs the number one smoothie recipe website, SmoothieWeb.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xv
Getting Started	p. 1
Health Benefits of Smoothies	p. 3
About the Research	p. 3
A Word of Warning	p. 5
How Do You Know If You're in Toxic Overload Mode?	p. 6
Substitutions	p. 9
Detox Must-Haves	p. 10
Getting Ready to Detox	p. 15
What to Expect from Detox	p. 16
Your Daily Intake	p. 17
The Sugar Question	p. 19
The Sample Week	p. 19
Ingredients and Equipment	p. 23
Equipment	p. 23
The Blender	p. 23
Knives	p. 26
Chopping Boards	p. 27
Grater	p. 27
Corer	p. 27
Peelers	p. 28
Ingredients	p. 28
Fruits	p. 29
Vegetables	p. 39
Herbs and Other Supplements	p. 48
Liquids and Bases	p. 62
Weight Loss Smoothies	p. 67
Get Moving Breakfast Smoothies	p. 69
Merry Morning Smoothie	p. 72
Cocoa Breakfast Smoothie	p. 73
Great Granola Goodness	p. 74
Jump Start Breakfast Smoothie	p. 75
Get-Up-and-Go Smoothie	p. 76
Berry Good Morning Smoothie	p. 77
Strawberry Morning Glory	p. 78
Ruby Red Smoothie	p. 79
Blueberry Almond Smoothie	p. 80
The "Basic" Weight Loss Smoothie	p. 81
Sweet Molasses, That's Good!	p. 82
Blackberry Ice	p. 84
Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Smoothie	p. 85
Fruitful Wheat Germ Smoothie	p. 86
Fill 'Er Up Meal Replacements	p. 87
Apple Pie Smoothie	p. 87
Pineapple Smoothie	p. 89
The Green Tart	p. 90
PB & Banana Smoothie	p. 91
Green Mix and Mash Smoothie	p. 92
Strawberry Honey Smoothie	p. 93
Fruity Ice Storm	p. 94
Peach Almond Swirl	p. 95
Kale Weight Loss Smoothie	p. 96
Pineapple Colada	p. 97
Peachy Keen Smoothie	p. 98
Power Strawberry Smoothie	p. 99
Citrus Yogurt Smoothie	p. 100
Apple Raspberry Smoothie	p. 101
Chocolate, Peanut Butter, and Banana Smoothie	p. 102
Mocha Cocoa Madness	p. 103
Get Moving Energy Smoothies	p. 105
Berry Bash Smoothie	p. 105
Apricot Energy Punch	p. 107
Banana Tofu Smoothie	p. 108
Orange Dream Smoothie	p. 109
Peachy Fling	p. 110
Screaming Strawberry	p. 111
Razzy Energy Smoothie	p. 112
Frothing Berry Smoothie	p. 113
Greek Greenie	p. 114
Cherry Buzz	p. 115
Red Cabbage Satisfaction	p. 116
Tart Strawberry Smoothie	p. 118
Honey of a Smoothie	p. 119
Alpha Beta Smoothie	p. 120
Kick Midafternoon Slump Smoothies	p. 121
Blue Peach Smoothie	p. 121
Tropical Ginger Smoothie	p. 123
Cantaloupe Swirl	p. 124
Melon Tart Smoothie	p. 125
Mango Mash Surprise	p. 126
Vanilla Blueberry Smoothie	p. 127
Green Berry Smoothie	p. 128
Pears, Pineapples, and Greens, Oh My!	p. 129
Fruit Citrus Salad	p. 130
Creamy Mint Tea	p. 131
Orange Melon Slush	p. 132
Popeye's Dream Smoothie	p. 133
"Lettuce" Enjoy This Smoothie	p. 134
Blueberry with a Twist Smoothie	p. 135
Peach Mango Smoothie	p. 136
NannerNilla Smoothie	p. 137
Detox Smoothies	p. 139
Raw Fruity Tootie	p. 141
Sneaky Watermelon	p. 142
Classic Green Detox Smoothie	p. 143
Happy Day Green Smoothie	p. 144
Simple Smoothie Detox	p. 145
Glowing Skin Smoothie	p. 146
Blue and Red Detox Smoothie	p. 147
Green and Orange Goodness	p. 148
Roma Detox	p. 149
Pomberry Smoothie	p. 150
Kale Green Smoothie	p. 151
South Seas Smoothie	p. 152
Orange Double-Berry Smoothie	p. 153
Green Dew Mint Smoothie	p. 154
Tummy Buddy Smoothie	p. 155
Flax to the Max Smoothie	p. 156
Green Banana Smoothie	p. 157
Sweet Pumpkin Smoothie	p. 158
Beta Beauty Smoothie	p. 159
A+ Antioxidant Smoothie	p. 160
Pineapple Mango Green Smoothie	p. 161
Avocado Sunrise	p. 162
Detox Deluxe Smoothie	p. 163
Tropical Detox Smoothie	p. 164
Tangy Apple Green Smoothie	p. 165
Cran+Berry Bliss Smoothie	p. 166
Almond Berry Smoothie	p. 167
Morning Berry Basic	p. 168
Green Hawaiian Smoothie	p. 169
Green Banana Strikes Back	p. 170
Papaya Pure	p. 171
Papaya Melon Smoothie	p. 172
Green Melon Sensation	p. 173
Peachy Mango Ice	p. 174
Sweet and Sour Smoothie	p. 175
Apple Sunshine High	p. 177
Purple Pleasure	p. 178
Cinnamon Pear Sweetness	p. 179
Pear Apple Snap	p. 180
Green Tea Goodness	p. 181
Fruity Dandelion Smoothie	p. 182
Metric Conversions	p. 183
Index	p. 189
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