Super Smoothies: 50 Recipes for Health and Energy [Paperback]

Sara Corpening Whiteford (Author), Mary Corpening Barber (Author), E. J. Armstrong (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2000

Encouraged by more than 180,000 copies of Smoothies sold, the best-selling authors of Smoothies, Wraps, and Cocktail Food are back to bring the blender into the new millennium. These days, smoothie lovers want more than just fruit-filled refreshmentthey want great nutrition along with great taste. Super Smoothies offers 50 energy-enhancing, health-boosting recipes. Whether you're looking for a potassium-charged postworkout drink, a flu-fighting immune system booster, or a kid-friendly breakfast on the go, Super Smoothies has a delicious, nutrition-packed smoothie for every lifestyle. With its eye-catching design and luscious full-color photography, Super Smoothies will turn any kitchen into a fabulous juice bar.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Twin sisters Mary Corpening Barber and Sara Corpening Whiteford have whipped up yet another yummy title with Super Smoothies, a lusciously illustrated collection of 50 healthy drinks perfect for folks who do not cook but do look after their health. The sisters give explanations of everything--such as how to peel and cut up all the fruits and vegetables involved--while introducing such unfamiliar ingredients as wheat-grass juice and calming kava. The easy-to-follow advice includes all sorts of tips, like using only the ripest seasonal fruit and crushing ice cubes before placing them in the blender. Not only are these smoothies delicious, they're packed with serious nutrients, all assessed by a registered dietitian. Protein Jolt provides 10 grams of protein from milk, yogurt, and tofu, plus 717 milligrams of potassium. Hydro-Tonic, designed to send you into a workout full of energy, meets 95 percent of your daily need for vitamin C and is a mere 112 calories, thanks to its blend of honeydew melon, green grapes, and Gatorade. But these recipes aren't just for health nuts; kids, moms, and guys will find their drinks of choice here, too. School-Bus Breakfast fortifies youngsters with six grams of protein and other important nutrients from yogurt, strawberries, and bananas. Bone Builder gives Mom 283 milligrams of calcium, plus needed magnesium, phosphorous, and vitamin D. Men can choose from various virility and libido builders, while would-be dads can slurp down before intercourse Dr. Shettle's Secret with caffeine, which research shows can increase the odds of producing a son.

About the Author

Mary Corpening Barber is the best-selling coauthor of Smoothies and Wraps (0-8118-1812-8)along with her sister Sara, who are the owners of Thymes Two Catering in San Francisco.

Mary Corpening Barber is the best-selling coauthor of Smoothies and Wraps (0-8118-1812-8)along with her sister Sara, who are the owners of Thymes Two Catering in San Francisco.

E.J. Armstrong is a Seattle-based photographer whose work has been published in Travel & Leisure and elsewhere.

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; First Printing edition (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081182540X
• ISBN-13: 978-0811825405
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,123 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #8 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Cooking by Ingredient > Fruits
  • #14 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Drinks & Beverages > Smoothies

Customer Reviews

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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious recipes that are good for you too, June 5, 2000

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Angel Lee "Liocorno Amethyst Moonstone" (Cleveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Super Smoothies: 50 Recipes for Health and Energy (Paperback)

This wonderful book is packed with delicious recipes that are good for you too. The book starts out with 10 tips to make your smoothie it's best. Then fruit and vegetable glossaries describe each fruit, its nutritional value and its health benefits. There is also a thorough explanation on fruit and vegetable preparation. Other ingredients used such as peanut butter and milk products as well as additives like wheat grass are also discussed in detail. A seasonal fruit chart and a brief overview of essential nutrients are nice bonuses

There are recipes for almost anything including energy, weight control, PMS, hot flashes, morning sickness, anemia, libido, bone building, stress and even some that boost your immune system when you get sick. There are also special sections for kids and men. Conveniently, each recipe contains complete nutritional information.

My favorite recipes are the constants craving, grape escape and protein jolt. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to make quick, easy, nutritious meals without cooking.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, April 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Super Smoothies: 50 Recipes for Health and Energy (Paperback)

I bought my blender last year and used it exactly once, before I bought this book, that is. Now with a whole collection of delicious and nutricious blender drinks to make, hardly a day goes by that the blender doesn't get a workout! The concept of smoothies is ideal for a single working person with little time to cook dinner because of long hours. And the best thing is it is healthy!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally: A book of delicious smoothie recipes!, June 10, 2000

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Marion "[e-mail]" (Louisiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Super Smoothies: 50 Recipes for Health and Energy (Paperback)

Being a bonafide smoothie addict, I can say that this is the best book of smoothie recipes I've ever run across. As a small size smoothie at the mall costs $2.25, this book pays for itself in no time at all and is worth every cent. I loved the breakdown of nutritional values which is very helpful for anyone watching their calorie intake. The variety is spectacular with inclusion of even vegetable recipes. If you're looking for a good change of pace in your diet, definitely try out these delicious recipes. You won't be disappointed!