Synopses & Reviews
Juice bars are all the rage, but making the drinks at home is an easyand less expensiveway to sustain a smoothie habit. The Big Book of Juices and Smoothies features 365 healthy, delicious recipes, many of which can be prepared with nothing more than a blender. Each drink is rated for its energy/immune boosting properties, detoxifying qualities, and skin enhancing abilities, while an at-a-glance nutrient profile lists vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. Juice plans, such as a detox weekend” or an immune-boosting week” round out the book.
Synopsis
Natalie Savona trained as a nutritionist at the acclaimed Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London. She runs two nutritional practices based in London and Englands West Country which specialize in the link between diet and mental well-being. A member of the expert panel for Healthy magazine, Natalie has also written features for several newspapers, including The Times, Observer, and Evening Standard.
Synopsis
Smoothies filled with fruit, rich with yogurt, or packed with veggies seasoned with herbs and spices. Juices made from healthful ingredients like pomegranate, grapefruit, and lemon, and enhanced with flavorings such as cardamom. These quick, fresh, and colorful smoothies and juices, shakes and emulsions, will keep your blender whirring. Along with the 88 recipes, thereand#39;s advice on diet, nutrition, detoxing, and more.
About the Author
Cinzia Trenchi is a naturopath and a freelance journalist and photographer who specializes in food- and eno-gastronomic-related tours. She creates recipes for cooking courses and cookbooks, and has worked for many years with various Italian magazines producing new versions of regional specialties, traditional dishes, macrobiotic food, and natural cuisine. For White Star Publishers she co-wrote Gluten-Free Gourmet Recipes, Fat-Free Gourmet Recipes, Chili Pepper, and the album My Favorite Recipes. She lives in the Monferrato area, in Piedmont, Italy.