Table of Contents
Acknowledgments 9
How Best to Use This Book 11
Introduction, and Why Love Is the Path to Smoothies 13
The Healthy Smoothie Magic 20
Redefine Your Health, Regain Your Beauty 22
19 Massive Benefits of A Smoothie Lifestyle 25
Smoothies versus Juices: Which is Better? 32
Why Dairy-Free Smoothies? 37
The War on Fructose: Does Fruit Make You Fat? 40
Smoothies as Meal Replacement or Just a Snack? 43
Ingredients 101 for the Perfect Smoothie 47
The Scoop on the Greens for Your Smoothies 49
The Skinny on Fruits for Smoothies 63
On Superfoods, Seeds, and Powders 70
Choosing Your Liquid Base 80
On Mixing and Matching Flavors 84
What Not to Add to Your Smoothies 87
In the Kitchen: Getting Ready to Blend 90
Smoothie Tools of the Trade 91
Selecting the Best Blender for You 93
How to Best Shop, Wash, Store, and Plan Ahead for Your Smoothies 99
Tips on Freezing Your Fruits 104
When and Why to Forgo the Ice 109
Soaking Your Nuts, Seeds, and Oats 110
Steps to Make Your Smoothie 113
To Store or Not Store Your Smoothie? 118
108 Delectable Healthy Smoothie Recipes 122
About the 108 Smoothie Recipes 124
Smart Recipe Tags 132
108 Healthy Smoothie Recipes 135
A Smoothie Beauty Detox & Cleanse Plan 209
Detox & Cleanse Smoothie Plans 211
Suggested Detox & Cleanse Regimens 216
The Healthy Smoothie Lifestyle: Building the Habit 222
Improvise Your Own Smoothies 223
Building the Smoothie Habit 232
Closing Words & Best Wishes for Blending 244
Recipe Index 248
Top Brand Product Recommendations and Gratitude 251
Ingredients and Highlights Index 252