The Smoothies Bible [Paperback]

Pat Crocker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 20, 2003

One of the easiest and most delicious ways to consume the recommended 5 to 10 servings a day of fruits and vegetables is to drink them. Packed with nutrients and low in calories, smoothies are a fast, easy and great tasting way to achieve good health. The Smoothies Bible is the most comprehensive source of information to explore and detail the health benefits of these easy-to-make drinks.

Here are just some of the delicious smoothies featured: Watermelon Wave, Mega Melon Supreme, Strawberry Blush, Flu Fighter, C-Blitz, Green Goddess, Spa Special, Spring Celebration, Spiced Carrot, Blazing Beets, Sage Relief, Flaming Antibiotic, Cajun Cocktail, Mellow Yellow, Mango Madness.

• More than 300 healing/healthy smoothie recipes
• Over 100 fully illustrated profiles of various fruits, vegetables and herbs
• 80 common health concerns matched with prescriptive smoothies
• A wide range of recipes: fruit smoothies; vegetable smoothies; herb smoothies; dairy and dairy alternative smoothies; and hot, cold and frozen smoothies

Editorial Reviews

Review

A lot of unusual combinations for refreshing Smoothies. (Marion Sullivan Charleston Post and Courier 20030806)

I found most intriguing the chapter filled with smoothie recipes for preventing or controlling diseases. (Beverly N. Williams Newport Daily News 2003)

Full of delicious and easy-to-follow recipes plus loads of useful information. (Adventures 200307)

Keeps the recipes coming until you're serving them for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and medicinal purposes. (Janet Groene Family Motor Coaching 20030611)

Opens a world of concoctions to enhance health as well as please the palate. (Myrna Collins Appleton Post-Crescent )

About the Author

Pat Crocker is a culinary herbalist and professional home economist. She has written and lectured about herbs and health issues for over 25 years. Her most recent books, The Juicing Bible and The Healing Herbs Cookbook have each won International Cookbook Revue awards and The Juicing Bible has also won an award from the International Herb Association. This is her fourth cookbook.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Robert Rose (March 20, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0778800636
• ISBN-13: 978-0778800637
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #511,592 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #85 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Drinks & Beverages > Smoothies

More About the Author

Pat Crocker is a culinary herbalist and professional home economist. She is an award-winning author of several cookbooks.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

58 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars GOT SICK, December 10, 2008

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J. Hill "Mom of preschoolers with food intole... (CNY) - See all my reviews
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I purchased the smoothie bible after having the juicing bible for a long time. Let me tell you that I LOVE the juicing bible. But after getting the smoothie bible it is almost the exact same thing as the juicing bible...matter of fact, there are the same recipes in both.

But the biggest thing is that I made the Flu Fighter #1 smoothie and myself and my 4yo daughter got SEVERELY ill. I made the recipe using raw elderberries (as mentioned in the book) and I had a severe reaction: vomiting and diarrhea. I read later online that elderberries contain cyanide (that is neutralized when cooked) and should NOT be consumed raw. I would think that Pat Crocker, being an herbalist, should have known or mentioned this somewhere in the book and NOT suggested consuming raw elderberries in her recipe.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the price, February 9, 2011

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Charlotte A. Dobbins "Char" (MO) - See all my reviews
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The smoothie recipes are very interesting and varied. This smoothie recipe cookbook may be the only one you need in your cookbook library. The recipes include more vegetable and fruit combinations than you can imagine. You will not be disappointed!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific for the whole family!, July 13, 2010

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Cookbook Lover "Cookbook Lover" (Toronto, ON, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Smoothies Bible (Paperback)

Pat Crocker is definitely an author to follow. Her passion for food comes across in every recipe and I love her latest book of Smoothies!

The Smoothies Bible (second edition) contains even more recipes with antioxidant fruits and veggies - which I find extremely important. Not always having time for a proper lunch, I can always depend on being full after a smoothie. Pat says that in as few as one-two smoothies per week, smoothies provide up to three of the five daily servings of fruits and vegetables recommended by nutritional experts. And, with the recipes being so tasty, my family also loves them!

I love the fact that the book also contains tips for a healthy lifestyle, and is a detailed source for anyone who wants to benefit from these wonderfully easy-to-make drinks. Your kids will never look at veggies the same way again!