The Best Green Smoothies on the Planet

Book excerpt: Indulge in these easy, delicious recipes and discover the incredible health benefits of green smoothies! IncredibleSmoothies.com founder Tracy Russell tried just about every fad diet and expensive "superfood" supplement out there, with negligible results. It wasn't until she discovered green smoothies that she lost 40 pounds, lowered her cholesterol by 50 points, and started running marathons. In The Best Green Smoothies on the Planet, Russell shares healthy, down-to-earth recipes made with unprocessed whole foods. Packed with fresh fruits and vegetables—particularly leafy greens—that you can find at your neighborhood grocery store or local farmers' market, every recipe in this book contains nutrition information as well as options for substitutions and variations. Russell reveals optimal flavor pairings (which green goes best with which fruit and which fruits blend best together) and specific health benefits of key ingredients. Focusing on the many positive effects of drinking green smoothies, including detox and cleansing, natural weight loss, and mood enhancement, Russell offers nutrient-rich recipes with flavorful, fun combinations such as: Pineapple-Ginger Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mango-Avocado Cherry-Pomegranate Nectarine-Goji Berry With 150 delicious green smoothie favorites (enough smoothies for five whole months!), The Best Green Smoothies on the Planet provides recipes that can accommodate and enhance any individual or family diet. Whether you're a smoothie veteran or trying something new, these drinks will wow you—with both accessibility and incredible taste.