Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond the Book
Where to Go from Here
Part I: Getting Started with Green Smoothies
Chapter 1: Reaping the Benefits of Green Smoothies
Green Smoothie
Chlorophyll: Drinking the green blood of plants
The pH factor: Getting alkaline
Enjoying enzyme energy
Calling fiber your friend
Boosting your mineral intake
Increasing vitamins for vitality
Picking green protein
Getting variety with greens
Smoothies versus Juice
Toasting to a Healthier You. Boosting immunity Fighting fatigue
Living longer and better
Improving memory
Strengthening digestion
Losing weight naturally
Radiating Beauty from the Inside Out
Improving your skin
Reversing gray hair
Strengthening nails
Brightening eyes
Tackling the Effects of and Risks for Various Maladies
Heart disease
Diabetes
Cancer
Autoimmune disorders
Anxiety and depression
Chapter 2: Choosing the Best Equipment for Green Smoothies
Picking a Blender
Thinking about blender type
Not panicking over price
Looking for specific blender features. Location, location, location: Surveying your storage needsMaking Smoothies without Killing Your Blender
Storing Your Smoothies
Factoring Juicing into the Equation
Chapter 3: Shopping and Preparing for Your Green Smoothies
Knowing What to Look for in Smoothie Ingredients
Debating organic versus non-organic
Avoiding genetically modified fruits and vegetables
Buying Your Produce
Making a list
Starting with local farmers' markets
Finding produce on a budget
Caring for and Prepping Your Produce
Washing
Storing
Freezing
Part II: Making Your Green Smoothie Taste Great. Chapter 4: Choosing Your GreensGetting the Lowdown on Adding Greens
Introducing the Top Greens for Health
Kale
Spinach
Swiss chard
Watercress
Collard greens
Celery
Bok choy
Dandelion greens
Mustard greens
Turnip greens
Beet greens
Alfalfa sprouts
Fresh herbs
Lettuces
Using Green Powders Rather than Fresh Greens
Incorporating Wheatgrass
Eyeing wheatgrass's health benefits
Getting the most out of adding wheatgrass to a smoothie
Measuring out the right amount
Chapter 5: Deciding What to Use for Fruits and Sweeteners
Boosting Smoothie Nutrition by Adding Fruits. Beyond an Apple a Day: Picking the Top Fruits for Your SmoothiesBanana
Apple
Grapes
Avocado
Pear
Lemon and lime
Orange
Kiwi
Grapefruit
Berries
Peach and nectarine
Plum
Apricot
Papaya
Pineapple
Mango
Cantaloupe
Watermelon
Pomegranate
Persimmon
Cucumber
Tomato
Bell pepper
Considering Other Natural Sweetening Options
Raw honey
Stevia
Dates
Agave nectar
Avoiding Artificial Sweeteners
Chapter 6: Adding Super foods, Medicinal Ingredients, Liquids, and More
Looking at the Pros and Cons of Eating Superfoods
Making a case for adding superfoods to your diet.