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Smoothies! The Original Smoothie Books (2 Volume Set) (Original)

Dan Titus

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Question: Take, Smoothies! The Original Smoothie Book: Recipes From the Pros and Smoothies! The Original Smoothie Book: Volume 2, put them together, and what do you get? Answer: Smoothies! The Original Smoothie Books: Special Bundled Set - This is a specially priced set. This volume includes two (2) books. We put them in one set for more value and punch (or should we say juice!). These books are the "true authorities" about smoothies. If you're into smoothies, you've found your resource! These volumes contain detailed history and overviews of the juice and smoothie business, and over 160 professionally-developed juice and smoothies recipes from companies like: Crazy Carrot, Robeks Juice, Jamba Juice, Planet Smoothie, Juice Stop, Juice It Up!, Smoothie King, Rubyjuice, Juice Zone of Canada, Viva Juice of Australia, City Blends, and Blendtec. Features include Web Connect, (the tandem free Web site that accompanies the book), where readers can download health-orien! ted software. This Web site also contains cooking and conversion, and body mass index (BMI) calculators. There is an optional CD-ROM available for readers who want to have the contents of the Web site at their immediate disposal.

Low-Carb Smoothies: More Than 50 Fabulous Recipes the Whole Family Will Love

Dana Carpender

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Dana does it again! 5 out of 5 stars.
51 of 51 people found this review helpful.

My boys and I have had a smoothie every morning for breakfast for the past two weeks--we're hooked! I'm a type 1 diabetic, and find that a smoothie like this works perfectly for a great meal replacement. They keep me satisfied until the next meal, and most importantly, they really taste great. The carb counts are accurate and my blood sugar remains stable after having one. My kids aren't on a restricted carb diet, but they love the taste too! If you're already a low-carb dieter, you'll most likely have all the ingredients in your pantry. Enjoy!

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Smoothies are one of the most popular food trends—they are healthy meal replacements, and easy, on-the-go snacks. But, the problem is, most are high in carbs. Not anymore! Low-carb diet guru Dana Carpender offers readers 50 all-new recipes for smoothies along with beautiful full-color photos in this one-of-a-kind book. Readers of Dana’s previous books will love it, and the millions of people on low-carb diets will welcome the chance to bring their blenders out to make delicious milkshake alternatives.

Some of the recipes included are: • Peaches 'n Cream Smoothie • Chocolate Drinkable Yogurt • Cantaloupe Cooler • Razzleberry Smoothie • And more!

Smoothies! The Original Smoothie Book, Vol. 1

Dan Titus

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Some Unique stuff, but certainly not the best smoothie book 4 out of 5 stars.
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`Smoothies, The Original Smoothie Book' by Dan Titus is the sixth book on smoothies I am reviewing. These six fall into three different categories. The first, with titles such as `The Smoothies Bible' by Pat Crocker and `The Ultimate Smoothies Book' by Cherie Calbom claim to be `everything you wanted to know about smoothies. In this category, the first is far superior to the second. The next category, with titles such as `Ultimate Smoothies' by Donna Pliner Rodnitsky and `The Best 50 Smoothies' by Joanna White are quick references, presumably with a selection of the best recipes. Again, the first of these two titles is the better in this class.

Mr. Titus' book may seem to belong to the first category, but I think it really belongs in a third with `Smoothies for Life' by Daniella Chace and Maureen B. Keane, where these books claim to offer things which may not be in other books, without pretending to be a `complete' reference on the subject.

Dan Titus' angle is that his book includes recipes from six major smoothies and juice bar chains, with the claim that this means you can make them at home just the way they are made at these chains in your local mall. This `feature' has some serious shortcomings, as I describe below. Mr. Titus does give us something unusual in a little history of the smoothie and the leading smoothie franchise chains. He also gives us some rather nice tips on smoothie technique, including an explanation of the phenomenon of cavitation, so well known and loved by fans of the movie and novel `The Hunt for Red October'. While cavitation makes it easy to detect submarines by sonar, it spoils the action of a blender rotor, which, on close inspection, looks suspiciously like a submarine screw, hence, the common effect.

All this material in the early part of the book gives the reader a good feeling that this is a worthwhile book. Especially interesting is Mr. Titus' scheme for rating smoothie recipes based on the freshness of ingredients and the extent to which they are prepared at the time one places an order.

Many of these recipes rely on juiced vegetables. This is a good thing, since vegetables contain some nutrients not found in most fruits, but I don't rank it too highly, as it means some of the recipes require a juicer, which narrows the suitable audience for the book.

I was pleased to see nutritional information on many of the recipes, but this effort is not as valuable as it could have been if the nutritional analysis was done for ALL the recipes, and, like Ms. Rodnitzky in `Ultimate Smoothies', put all the nutritional analyses at the same place on the page, so you could easily buzz through the pages to find a high potassium or low calorie recipe to fit your needs or whim of the moment.

Mr. Titus includes other worthy nutritional information, especially a no nonsense description of various important ingredients. The Appendix contains some good recipes for milk substitutes from rice and nuts. This is useful since I just discovered that soymilk is not as unalloyed a good thing as some make it out to be. This appendix also gives some quick guidelines on which smoothie ingredients are good to aid in treating which ailments. This is nice, but not nearly as good as Ms. Crocker's index of smoothie recipes by ailment in `The Smoothies Bible'.

Mr. Titus presents recipes by type, consistency, and by commercial originator. These recipes are missing my most important criteria for smoothie recipes, which are both English and metric units. I also give demerits for not including the nutritional analysis for many of the recipes and for not applying his very clever rating system for smoothies to these recipes. I also find some of the recipes to be almost worthless for the average reader as they include proprietary nutritional supplement ingredients marketed by some of the featured franchise operations. There are instructions for ordering these products but if you are put off by having to find a local GNC for protein powder, you will have no interest in spicing up your smoothies by something you need to order from the Internet.

This isn't a bad book. It just does not deserve five stars because there are several other books in the same price range, which are better. My overall favorite is `Ultimate Smoothies'. The most complete is `The Smoothies Bible'.

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Smoothies! The Original Smoothie Book: Recipes From the Pros is the first book in The Original Series trilogy, by Dan Titus.

This book begins with a history of the whimsical juice and smoothie industry, and defines the word smoothie from its early uses to its use today as a delectable drink. For example, the first reference to the words smoothie, smoothy, or smoothee was in the early 1930s and were used to sell bras and girdles! The book contains more than 80 professionally-developed smoothie recipes from companies like: Crazy Carrot, Robeks Juice, Jamba Juice, Planet Smoothie, Juice Stop, Juice It Up!, and Smoothie King. There is also a section where readers can record their own smoothie recipes and/or make notes for future reference. The goal for this book is to educate the readers about the history of smoothies, and how to make the best tasting smoothies in the world right in the comfort of their own kitchen.

1-2-3 Smoothies : 123 Quick Frosty Drinks-Delicious AND Nutritious!

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Shakin it up 4 out of 5 stars.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

The directions in this book were easy to follow, but some of the ingredients didn't blend well according to my tastebuds. Others however were quite delicious and all were easy to create.

1-2-3 Smooties is a winner! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I've had this book for years and love it. I needed another when my daughter, the college student, wanted my smoothie recipes. It was easier getting her the book than writing down all the ones we loved. There are many, easy combinations and delicious.

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1-2-3 Smoothies introduces easy smoothie recipes using wholesome Fruits, Fruit Juice Concentrates, Grains, and Veggies, which are very low in fat (usually only 2-3%) and cholesterol-FREE. With these recipes, you can make nutritious drinks from natural foods you're guaranteed to LOVE! Learn to use stored grains to make "milk" for smoothies, cereals, and for drinking.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Smoothies

Ellen Brown

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Discussing many options from nondairy choices to dessert and low-carb smoothies 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 9 people found this review helpful.

Smoothie drinks look so easy to make and there are many options, so having a cookbook at hand which is devoted to smoothie drinks alone, discussing many options from nondairy choices to dessert and low-carb smoothies, makes it much easier to understand all the choices available. The combo creations, often using veggie/fruit blends, and the nondairy and low-carb recipes are particularly intriguing: Blackberry-Payaya, Raisin Bran Smoothie, and so many more.

not a bad book 3 out of 5 stars.
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it has a few good recipies, but as a whole the recepies require pretty expensive ingredients in order to make them

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Join in the smoothie craze at home!

From old favorites to new combinations, these 150 recipes include such fantastic fruit flavors as Purely Peach and Coconut Mango. Readers will learn everything they need to know to whip up fruit, dairy, non-dairy, sweet, and even alcoholic smoothies, add healthy supplements, and make low-fat, low-carb, and kid-friendly smoothies.

• Includes 150 delicious recipes
• Contains easy-to-make recipes for low-carb, non-dairy, low-fat, and dessert smoothies

Mother Necessity Gluten Free/Casein Free Ice Cream, Smoothies & Protein Shakes (Mother Necessity)

Cristin Fergus

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Organic, Gluten Free/Casein Free, Whole food nutrition that tastes great! FREE OF SOY, DAIRY AND REFINED SUGAR. Learn how to make: Ice Cream, Sundaes, Smoothies, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Nutritious Protein Shakes, Antioxidant Rich Juices And Much, Much, More! Yes, you can eat delicious ice cream and sundaes free of dairy, soy, and refined sugars. Learn how to make healthy shakes and delicous ice cream treats utilizing raw food nutrition that is packed with protein, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, essential fatty acids and enzymes. Now you can indulge in your favorite treats and feel good!

Tipsy Smoothies: Over 150 Fabulous Cocktail Smoothie Recipes

Donna Pliner Rodnitzky

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Smoothies with a kick! 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

This book was a real eye opener for me. I love
smoothies and I've also been trying to hone my
bartending skills, but for some reason I never
associated the two. When you think about it, it's a
natural combination, and the recipes in this book make
it clear how easy many of my favorite cocktails, and
several others that are new to me, can be transformed
into an alcoholic smoothie. The rum smoothies and
liqueur smoothies are my favorites, but I was
surprised how well so many vodka, whiskey, and gin
drinks make the transformation as well. It's a great
book. If you're into cocktails, or want to be, I
highly recommend it.

Editorial Review:

Looking for a way to elevate your cocktail into an exotic and invigorating surprise? This is it! If you love cocktails or are a smoothies devotee—or both—you'll love this innovative book. Combine the right spirits with temptingly flavorful fresh fruit, sorbet, and other tasty delights, and you're ready to experience a great new taste sensation—a tipsy smoothie! Inside this unique concoction of tasty recipes, you'll discover more than 150 popular mixed drinks transformed into delicious cocktail smoothies, including:



• Pineapple Margarita
• Southern Fizz
• Singapore Sling
• Banana Split Martini
• Mango Daiquiri
• Fuzzy Navel
• Flirtini
• Coco Loco
• Cosmopolitan
• Mai Tai

Along with a splash of fun for each recipe, you'll also learn important mixology basics, what equipment to use, and chic garnishes. Here's how to create the perfect tipsy smoothie!

Drink to Your Health: Delicious Juices, Teas, Soups, and Smoothies That Help You Look and Feel Great

Anne Mcintyre

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To Life!

From juices and teas to soups and smoothies, this imaginative collection of delicious drinks from around the world has been compiled to help you look and feel great. These luscious and easy-to-prepare recipes will help lift your spirits and soothe your soul, and warm you up and cool you down, as well as recover from a wide range of illnesses and ailments. Features include:

* In-depth profiles of the healing qualities and benefits of twenty-five key ingredients -- from almonds and apples to barley and beetroot, and from garlic and ginger to oats and onions

* More than 120 recipes from sources around the world -- from China and Russia to North and South America, the Caribbean, and Europe

* Specifics for vegetarians, vegans, and people suffering from certain food intolerances

* Traditional wisdom married with discoveries from modern medical science

* Gorgeous full-color illustrations and detailed step-by-step instructions

Beautiful, informative, and comforting, Drink to Your Health will show you simple ways to make yourself feel a lot better.

Juices & Smoothies

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Over 160 Healthy, refreshing and irresistible drinks and Blends

Supercharge Your Immune System: 100 Ways to Help Your Body Fight Illness - One Glass at a Time

Ellen Brown, Karen Konopelski

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It's now an accepted medical fact that the nutrients in certain fruits and vegetables make them "super foods" because they are the highest in the vitamins and other nutrients that naturally build our immune systems. Smoothies --frosty, thick, luscious drinks--are a way that all members of the family can gleefully boost their nutrition and maintain strong immune systems, and Supercharge Your Immune System is a book that allows them to do so deliciously.

One hundred recipes for special smoothies include a delicious assortment of food and flavors, take minutes to prepare, and are packed with the vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals that fight autoimmune disorders. Most importantly, they taste great-because readers wonÆt benefit from what they donÆt drink.

Includes recipes that are delicious and kid-friendly.