Written by nutritionist and renowned author Cherie Calbom, this text shows readers how to make scrumptious smoothies that will make them feel great. It includes charts that analyse calorie, fat, protein, and vitamin content of the smoothies.
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Cherie Calbom is known to millions for her frequent appearances on the QVC shopping channel as well as her infomercials with Jay Kordich and George Foreman
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Cherie Calbom is passionate about health and healing because she healed her body from debilitating chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyaligia by designing a her own fresh veggie juice and whole foods diet plan. She was so amazed at how her health turned around that she went to graduate school and earned a Master of Science degree in whole foods nutrition from Bastyr University so that she could be a credible source of information. Before she had graduated from Bastyr, the owners of the Juiceman company hired her to write a little booklet for their juicer. One thing led to another and she became "The Juice Lady." Her first book, Juicing for Life, was an international best-seller. It's now available in her third edition as The Juice Lady's Guide to Juicing for Health. Then she learned about the amazing health benefits of virgin coconut oil. She wrote about it in The Coconut Diet. Cherie is a raw foods chef who makes green smoothies and fresh juice every day for herself and her husband. Even her dog Annie, the Schnauzer, benefits with homemade meals of veggies, meat, and brown rice. You can sign up for Cherie's free monthly newsletter at www.juiceladyinfo.com.
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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I suppose that this book is for people who are already into whole foods. To people who aren't accustomed to such foods might read ingredients like Lecithin granules, Asorbic Acid, Sprilla and go "What the heck is that?" But, I'm weird, and I already have all that stuff. :)
It's also for people who have a good blender (obviously) and preferably a juicer, though store bought juices are fine. You just get more health benefits from fresh juices. And I'm glad the Author does understand that not everyone has a juicer.
That being said though, I've always enjoyed making healthful and delicious juices and smoothies. But the few other books I have, mainly the juice books, the recipes are a bit too fancy for me. Not to mention expensive. Great for entertaining guests I suppose, but just for me? Nah. Smoothies, for the most part I've just made up on my own. But realizing how many calories I was consuming with them woke me up a bit. I LOVE that this book has not only very yummy smoothies, but nutritional info for each one! I also love that they are all designed for specific health needs. Losing weight, Working out, Pregnancy, Boosting Immunity, etc. It also has a section for kids. What a wonderful way to get more healthy foods in my son's belly without his knowing it because they taste so damn awesome!
I love this book. And even though, as a few have complained, there are no pictures (I always look for cook books with beautiful photos) - this is the only Smoothie Book I need.
A side note about the cost of smoothies and juicing - I think this book saves you money. It has you making ice cubes from strong teas or fresh juices to add into future smoothies. So in my freezer, I have it stocked with labeled freezer bags of Beet Juice, Watermelon Carrot Juice, Coconut Milk. Today I planned on making up some Chai Tea Ice Cubes for the Chai Smoothie later. Juicing yourself in small amounts and freezing them really cuts down on the cost of produce. You use less, and your produce doesn't spoil before you get a chance to use it all.
Even still, if I see an apple looking a little sad. I just juice it instead of throwing it away.
Apples are also a good cheap filler for juicing. Any produce on the expensive side, I juice with apples to use less of the more expensive produce. The taste isn't changed much, and it adds fiber and other nutrients.
It's also for people who have a good blender (obviously) and preferably a juicer, though store bought juices are fine. You just get more health benefits from fresh juices. And I'm glad the Author does understand that not everyone has a juicer.
That being said though, I've always enjoyed making healthful and delicious juices and smoothies. But the few other books I have, mainly the juice books, the recipes are a bit too fancy for me. Not to mention expensive. Great for entertaining guests I suppose, but just for me? Nah. Smoothies, for the most part I've just made up on my own. But realizing how many calories I was consuming with them woke me up a bit. I LOVE that this book has not only very yummy smoothies, but nutritional info for each one! I also love that they are all designed for specific health needs. Losing weight, Working out, Pregnancy, Boosting Immunity, etc. It also has a section for kids. What a wonderful way to get more healthy foods in my son's belly without his knowing it because they taste so damn awesome!
I love this book. And even though, as a few have complained, there are no pictures (I always look for cook books with beautiful photos) - this is the only Smoothie Book I need.
A side note about the cost of smoothies and juicing - I think this book saves you money. It has you making ice cubes from strong teas or fresh juices to add into future smoothies. So in my freezer, I have it stocked with labeled freezer bags of Beet Juice, Watermelon Carrot Juice, Coconut Milk. Today I planned on making up some Chai Tea Ice Cubes for the Chai Smoothie later. Juicing yourself in small amounts and freezing them really cuts down on the cost of produce. You use less, and your produce doesn't spoil before you get a chance to use it all.
Even still, if I see an apple looking a little sad. I just juice it instead of throwing it away.
Apples are also a good cheap filler for juicing. Any produce on the expensive side, I juice with apples to use less of the more expensive produce. The taste isn't changed much, and it adds fiber and other nutrients.
57 of 61 people found the following review helpful
By P. Harding
Format:Paperback
Unless you are near a health food store, forget this book. for example some of the ingredients include tahini,stewed rhubarb,carob powder, gingerroot, pickled plums among others. The recipes aren't simple. The 500 smoothie book is far better and much simpler. I wasn't expecting to need a culinary degree to make smoothies. Was very disappointed in this book. The book I got was the older one with 101 recipes. Maybe this new one is better but again I would try something else if you want simple and fast.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book based on the five star reviews. I was choosing between 500 Smoothie Recipes and the "Ultimate Smoothie Book". Now, the book has arrived, and I'm now sorry I bought it. Yes, the book has a few excellent pointers, but the quality and selection of the recipes were unsatisfying.
The positives of this book is that detailed nutritional and caloric information is included with each recipe. There is also a section that teaches you how to choose organic fruits and vegetables in season, juicing and selecting a proper juicer. You can also learn how to make almond milk to use in other basic recipes (this is a plus for people on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, where almonds are a necessity, and where store-bought almond milk is off limits due to added sugars). There is also a whole section dedicated to making coconut smoothies (including coconut oil/milk,etc; for health benefits), and coffee-break shakes, and smoothie pick-me-uppers. There are also shakes for weight loss, pregnancy, healing and body building.
I have many problems with this book. First, I agree with another reader who criticized the lack of pictures in the book. Yes, I do own excellent recipe books without pictures like "The Joy of Cooking" and "Nourishing Traditions". But, in a smoothie book -- where results can be (and often are) inconsistent (take green smoothies for example) -- you want to know what the end product will look like before spending your hard-earned money to make one.
Second, another concern, there are only five total Basic Smoothie recipes.
Third, some of the recipes in the book have NOTHING to do with smoothies. There is a section dedicated to...(drumroll) TOPPINGS. Oooookay. Some might argue that the toppings could be an excellent addition to top smoothies (like a sundae). Nope. The toppings are for things like breakfast granola and dinner entrees. Hunh? If I wanted a book on dessert and entree toppings, I would have bought a different recipe book. Complete waste.
Last, I was hoping for more recipes for yogurt smoothies included. Not many were. I know that's not something the author could have "foreseen" and I should have taken the time to look through the index, maybe, online, to see how many were included.
My advice is to look at this book (through the online "look inside me" feature on Amazon.com, check it out from a library, etc; before purchasing this book. I give this book two and a half stars....only because of the nutritional advice, but warily.
The positives of this book is that detailed nutritional and caloric information is included with each recipe. There is also a section that teaches you how to choose organic fruits and vegetables in season, juicing and selecting a proper juicer. You can also learn how to make almond milk to use in other basic recipes (this is a plus for people on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, where almonds are a necessity, and where store-bought almond milk is off limits due to added sugars). There is also a whole section dedicated to making coconut smoothies (including coconut oil/milk,etc; for health benefits), and coffee-break shakes, and smoothie pick-me-uppers. There are also shakes for weight loss, pregnancy, healing and body building.
I have many problems with this book. First, I agree with another reader who criticized the lack of pictures in the book. Yes, I do own excellent recipe books without pictures like "The Joy of Cooking" and "Nourishing Traditions". But, in a smoothie book -- where results can be (and often are) inconsistent (take green smoothies for example) -- you want to know what the end product will look like before spending your hard-earned money to make one.
Second, another concern, there are only five total Basic Smoothie recipes.
Third, some of the recipes in the book have NOTHING to do with smoothies. There is a section dedicated to...(drumroll) TOPPINGS. Oooookay. Some might argue that the toppings could be an excellent addition to top smoothies (like a sundae). Nope. The toppings are for things like breakfast granola and dinner entrees. Hunh? If I wanted a book on dessert and entree toppings, I would have bought a different recipe book. Complete waste.
Last, I was hoping for more recipes for yogurt smoothies included. Not many were. I know that's not something the author could have "foreseen" and I should have taken the time to look through the index, maybe, online, to see how many were included.
My advice is to look at this book (through the online "look inside me" feature on Amazon.com, check it out from a library, etc; before purchasing this book. I give this book two and a half stars....only because of the nutritional advice, but warily.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Gift
This was a birthday gift for my granddaughter who is in college. She has let me know she has made some smoothies and they were really good
Published 7 days ago by webfoot
4.0 out of 5 stars
Smoothies
I liked this very much.Lot of good smoothies in it too.I never have had a smoothie book before so it will be great for me.
Published 10 days ago by Betsy
1.0 out of 5 stars
plain
i like pictures so yoyu can see what you are making or to just see pictures there is none i didnt like how the printing was so small and you rilly dont gett use of the drinks there... Read more
Published 28 days ago by angela
4.0 out of 5 stars
Smoothie Recipe Book:
I has alot of good recipes in it, Will use it a lot. Will use it many times and re commend it highly. thanks
Published 1 month ago by mbcooln1939
5.0 out of 5 stars
Smoothie recipes
Very easy to follow recipes for myself and teenage son. I'm very satisfied with this smoothie book. First time smoothie user, works for us.
Published 1 month ago by John Rhon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Smoothie
I love this book because it has so many recipies on how to make all types of smoothies. Very good book and very helpfull.
Published 2 months ago by Joanne Kulis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Recipes
I haven't had a chance to try out all the recipes, but they look delicious. I'm excited about trying more of them this summer.
Published 2 months ago by Kay Tatum
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this book
I don't know why it took me so long to buy this book, it is wonderful and I have enjoyed the smoothies that I make using this book.
Published 2 months ago by Ms., Rattler
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another good book.
This is another good book by C. Calbom. Gives you lots of good recipes for smoothies you may never have thought of making before and they are all good for your health. Read more
Published 3 months ago by bonnie mcguire
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yum!
Love that it not only gives you the recipes but the nutritional info as well. Can't wait to try it out.
Published 5 months ago by lseay
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