Power Juices: 50 Energizing Juices and Smoothies (Pyramid Paperbacks) [Paperback]

Fiona Hunter (Author), Penny Hunking (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2006 | Series: Pyramid Paperbacks

uices can boost energy levels, aid fluid and electrolyte replacement, and provide invaluable carbohydrates to maintain stamina. Every one of these 50 tasty juices and smoothies, made from fresh fruit and vegetables, has been especially designed to keep exercisers feeling great. Both weekly gym-goers and regular marathoners can benefit from such power-packed pick-me-ups as Carrot and Kiwifruit (great for athletes training in low light); calcium-rich Orange and Raspberry; and a scrumptious, cancer-inhibiting Banana and Peanut Butter Smoothie. An introduction offers an overview of sports nutrition, eating and competing, top ingredients, and juice and smoothie preparation.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Power Juices contains fifty widely varied recipes for delicious and nutritious juices you can make yourself, from the simple and easy to the exotic and complex, all illustrated with glorious full-color photographs. Suggested recipes include such power-packed treats as a luscious apricot smoothie, which helps to maintain strong and healthy bones, and carrot, apple, and ginger juice, which is ideal for priming your body before strenuous exercise. Each recipe comes with clever, quick-reference symbols to indicate which sports the drink is most beneficial for.
All in all, Power Juices makes a beautiful gift for any active person interested in a fun and delicious way to maintain boost their energy levels and maintain optimum health and fitness.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Penny Hunking is a state registered dietician and accredited sports dietician. Location: Woking, UK Fiona Hunter has over 20 years experience in the field of nutrition. In 1988 she became nutrition editor at Good Housekeeping magazine. She now works freelance contributing to a number of magazines and newspapers, as well as regularly appearing on television and radio. Location: London W11, UK Fiona and Penny have just finished writing and presenting a six part weight management program for a health channel on cable TV. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Hamlyn (July 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0600614220
• ISBN-13: 978-0600614227
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,834,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #53 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Drinks & Beverages > General
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