Healthy Exchanges Sensational Smoothies (Plastic Comb)

by JoAnna M. Lund (Author), Barbara Alpert (Author) "I haven't written very many full-length, "single-subject" cookbooks, but when the idea of doing one on smoothies came up, I knew right away that I..." (more)
Key Phrases: cold fat free milk, cold unsweetened orange juice, cups frozen unsweetened red raspberries, Optional Calories, Splenda Granular, Diet Mountain Dew (more...)

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Product Description
It's breakfast-on-the-go. A year-round treat. A healthy dessert. And it's taken America by storm.

Now JoAnna Lund offers a wealth of original smoothie recipes-nutritious, healthy, and delicious-that can be made at home, simply and inexpensively. She shows readers how to create flavorful smoothies at home, the Healthy Exchanges way: low in sugar, low fat, and packed with nutrition.

Includes the delicious Banana Flip, Orange Coconut, and Creamy Strawberry Daiquiri. Plus, there's a bonus section on getting creative with the blender featuring recipes such as Quick Chili con Queso supper or the No-Bake Blender Cheesecake.

About the Author
JoAnna M. Lund, the author of several Healthy Exchanges cookbooks, has been profiled in national and local publications, including People, New York Times, and Forbes. She has been featured in hundreds of radio and television shows and appears regularly on QVC. A popular speaker with health and weight-loss support groups, she launched her own public television show, Cooking Healthy with the Family in Mind, in October 2000.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 272 pages
• Publisher: Perigee Trade (June 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399529640
• ISBN-13: 978-0399529641
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #567,117 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Healthy and Nutritious???, March 6, 2006

By	Tarepanda (FL, USA) - See all my reviews

When you use Diet Mountain Dew in a majority of the recipes, and plenty of them sprinkled with Splenda? Sugar free Maple Syrup?
There are so many natural, healthy ingredients to use for smoothie and if you want sweetness so many fruit to add into your blender, why do you need to throw these junk in!! There aren't many other ways to make your smoothie any more unhealthy and nutritionally depleted! Please, do yourself a flavor, do your blender justice, get another cookbook that improves your health!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite Smoothie book, January 7, 2007

By	D. Blum - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is full of healthy smoothies. If you stick to the recommended serving size ("Small" in a Smoothie bar setting), they're only about 100-120 calories each. I generally drink a "double", but that still keeps them all under 250 calories. Once you've tried a dozen or so, you get the feel of ingredients and quantities on your own.

A previous reviewer didn't like the idea of Splenda being added to some recipes, or the occasional use of Diet Mountain Dew. Splenda is an artificial sweetener derived from sugar and has passed every test for safety in every country it has been introduced. As for Diet Mountain Dew, it has no caffeine west of the Mississippi River where this author lives. East of the Mississippi, I would substitute a Diet Sprite or Fresca-type soda. Generally, the amount of this soda is 2 to 4 ounces, so I don't see there's anything to be squeamish about anyway.

I have several smoothie books and find a far greater satisfaction rate with these recipes than any other.