Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Smoothies written by Ellen Brown and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've had those delicious smoothies at the smoothie store or the gym, and lately you've wanted to make them at home! Now you can – from old favourites to new combinations. Jump on the craze with fantastic fruit smoothies such as Purely Peach and Coconut Mango, and non-dairy smoothies such as Pear and Apricot or Papaya Almond.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Smoothies written by Ellen Brown and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-04-05 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tempt your taste buds! You’re no idiot, of course. You are eager to try some of the rich smoothie drink you’ve seen on menus. But when you’re standing in front of your blender, the options have your heads spinning! Relax and have a drink! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Smoothies helps you pick fruits, veggies, juices, nutritional supplements, and more to blend nearly 150 delectable drinks—with variations on each recipe for more treats! In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Nondairy smoothies, such as Cranberry Orange, Papaya Banana, and Passion Fruit smoothies—made with soy products. • Pick-me-up caffeine concoctions, such as Hazelnut Espresso and Cherry Cola smoothies. • Cures for your chocolate craving, such as Chocolate Cheesecake, Quadruple Chocolate, and Chocolate Almond smoothies. • Low-carb delights, such as Cantaloupe Strawberry and Papaya & Citrus smoothies. • Kid-friendly smoothies like Peanut Butter Strawberry, Purple Grape, and Creamy Orange smoothies.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Green Smoothies written by Bo Rinaldi and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green smoothies are not the sugary concoctions that come to mind when people hear the word "smoothie." They are instead highly nutritious creations that are intended to increase energy, boost metabolism, burn fat, and cleanse the body of toxins. Green smoothies utilize fresh, healthful foods, "superfoods," and a multitude of fantastic ingredients that together offer amazing health benefits. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Green Smoothies starts with the health benefits of green smoothies and how to make them properly and fully enjoy them, while the bulk of the book is comprised of 150 fun, nutritious, and delicious recipes, supplemented with numerous variations throughout.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Juice Fasting written by Bo Rinaldi and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Juice fasting can be a powerful, transformative undertaking that does absolute wonders for the body. From detoxifying and cleansing, to weight loss, to increased energy and a reinvigorated digestive system, a juice fast can transform the body in a matter of weeks, or even days. However, maintaining a fast can also be a difficult undertaking without proper instruction and an understanding of the nutritional components of the fast — so clear guidance and recipes that satisfy the palate are essential to success. The authors of The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Juice Fasting take readers through a number of different fasts and help them choose the right fast to lose the pounds, cleanse their systems of undesirable waste and toxins, and be on their way to feeling renewed and recharged. The authors arm readers with over 75 fantastically delicious and powerful juice recipes that will not only give readers what they crave in taste, but will help them fully recognize the transformational benefits of the juice fast.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the Superfood Cookbook written by Heidi McIndoo MS RD LDN and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-02-05 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take healthy eating to a whole new level. With the declining popularity of fad diets, many people are turning to sensible, moderate eating habits that include foods that go beyond basic nutrition. Inside, readers will find recipes for the super fruits and vegetables, protein, and spices and flavors. * One of the superfoods, blueberries, have been ranked No. 1 in antioxidant activity compared with 40 other fresh fruits and vegetables * Wild Oats, a chain of health food stores, is promoting 20 different superfoods, from berries to seeds and yogurt
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Being Vegetarian 3rd Edition written by Frankie Avalon H. D. Wolfe, M.H., Ph.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-09-11 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time to veg out! This updated and revised guide to the joys of vegetarianism features?for the first time?75 delicious recipes! You will learn how to prepare and savor main dishes and sides, smoothies, breakfasts, snacks, and more. A great introduction to the vegetarian lifestyle, this edition has tips on changing eating habits as painlessly as possible and covers the health and psychological aspects of going ?veg.?
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Being Vegetarian 3rd Edition written by Frankie Avalon Wolfe M.H., Ph.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-12-04 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Time to veg out! This updated and revised guide to the joys of vegetarianism features—for the first time—75 delicious recipes! You will learn how to prepare and savor main dishes and sides, smoothies, breakfasts, snacks, and more. A great introduction to the vegetarian lifestyle, this edition has tips on changing eating habits as painlessly as possible and covers the health and psychological aspects of going “veg.”
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Low Fat Vegan Cooking written by Bo Rinaldi and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vegan cooking is often associated with being healthy, but it’s not always low in fat. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Low-Fat Vegan Cooking brings a fresh and delicious approach to the vegan kitchen, but minus so much of the fat that can often be added to make vegan dishes more flavorful. The vegan chef will open readers up to a universe of fantastic, 100% vegan recipes that offer the added benefit of being low in fat and lower in calories. Readers will be able to craft menus and discover recipes that go from variations on everyday comfort foods to delicious, nutrient-dense dishes that offer maximum nutritional benefit.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Homemade Ice Cream written by Bobbi Dempsey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-04-04 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scream for ice cream! Homemade ice cream has a special taste that money can’t buy, and it is a family activity and summer tradition in many homes. But for the novice, homemade ice cream isn’t as simple as it seems, and even families that have been making it for years look for new recipes and ideas to challenge their skills and delight their taste buds. • More than 200 fully tested recipes, ranging from the simple to the sublime. • Step-by-step instructions for making ice cream, sherbet, sorbet, frozen yogurt, and gelato, as well as frozen and ice cream–based drinks. • Topping and serving recipes and ideas.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Juicing written by Ellen Brown and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the fruit your body needs--in a glass. This creative collection from an award-winning author includes tasty juicing recipes that can be made using a juicer or a blender/food processor. The simple recipes come with suggestions for substitutions for even more variety--for happier, healthier readers! --Written by an award-winning food and beverage author who is also the founding food editor of USA Today --Accessible to everyone: recipes come with hints for substitutions and can be made with a blender, food processor, or juicer --Contains information on the health benefits of juicing, how to purchase and store perishable produce, and nutritional information
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the TLC Diet written by Diane A. Welland, M.S., R.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-12-31 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes) Diet is a low saturated fat, low cholesterol diet that was originally designed to help high-risk patients reduce their high blood cholesterol levels, as well as lowering risk for developing heart disease and suffering future heart attacks. However, this diet isn't just for those dealing with health problems, because recent studies have also revealed that TLC happens to be one of the healthiest and best overall diets for anyone interested in a healthier lifestyle. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked TLC as the #2 best overall diet, as well as being one of the best diets for heart healthy eating (#2) and overall healthy eating (#2). The TLC Diet was created by the National Institutes of Health's National Cholesterol Education Program and is considered a medically-sound and well-researched diet. As opposed to gimmick diets that are often debunked, this diet will be around for the long term. However, unlike other diets that offer a step-by-step plan, TLC requires effort and attention on the part of the follower for long-term success. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the TLC Diet offers readers a structured program not only for eating and cooking for TLC success, but it offers guidance for healthy lifestyle changes that will provide a non-gimmick, medically-proven plan for anyone interested in healthy, life-changing results. Readers will learn the often confusing differences between "good" and "bad" cholesterol, how to cook and eat right to get the desired results, and how to change their lives for the better with this sound, healthy program.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to High Fiber Cooking written by Liz Scott and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-12-02 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get healthy with fiber, without sacrificing taste. Research shows that a high-fiber diet may help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, digestive disorders, and other serious ailments. In this guide, readers will discover types of fiber and what foods are highest in them; recipes for delicious high-fiber breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and desserts; tips on how to put fiber into foods that aren’t high in fiber; and more. • The New England Journal of Medicine reports that diabetic patients who included 50 grams of fiber in their daily diet lowered their glucose levels by 10 percent. • Research has proven that increasing the amount of fiber can help people lose weight. • A higher-fiber diet reduces cholesterol levels.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Raw Food Detox written by Adam A. Graham and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-07-05 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A healthy body requires a raw strategy The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Raw Food Detox details the best foods for detoxifying and cleansing the body for people suffering from everything from irritable bowel syndrome to unsuccessful weight loss efforts-or anyone who just wants to feel healthier. Beginning with what detoxifying and cleansing are and what they do, this book details what to eat, how to prepare it, and in what combinations and amounts. The author also provides several 15-day detoxifying and cleansing regimens for both the beginning and experienced raw food enthusiast: • Interest in raw foods has been growing rapidly for years. • Many high-profile stars, such as Beyoncé Knowles, have been widely reported using raw-food cleanses. • Dr. Oz has added a "Raw Food Challenge" to his website in which he encourages people to include much more raw food into their diets.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Fondues And Hot Dips written by Ellen Brown and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-11-07 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fun with fondue! In this scrumptious guide, readers will discover a creative collection of information, cooking tips, and succulent recipes. Also included are substitution suggestions for even more variety. * Written by an experienced food and beverage author, who is also the founding food editor of USA Today * Offers precise recipes for fondues, hot dips, and Asian hot-pot cooking along with suggestions for substitutions * Provides easy, time-saving recipes that require less than 20 minutes of hands-on time and fewer than 10 ingredients * Each recipe includes a box containing suggested foods for dipping and recommended substitutions * Do-ahead steps for all recipes minimize planning and preparation time
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the Mediterranean Diet written by Chef Stephanie Green and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Healthy food = healthy lifestyle Based on a nutritional principle time-tested for success for literally thousands of years, the Mediterranean Diet consists of a balance of all food groups with an emphasis on foods with high Omega-3 fat content such as fish, beans, and olive oil. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Mediterranean Diet introduces the healthy cuisine enjoyed in countries such as Spain, Southern France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and much of the Middle East. • Features more than 75 delicious, easy to prepare recipes-each with a complete nutritional breakdown of fats and calories-and daily meal plans • Easy step–by–step shopping and preparation tips and instructions • Detailed chapters about food groups and nutrition
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Cover and Bake Meals written by Ellen Brown and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Casseroles are back and today's cover and bake dishes are not your mother's 1960s tuna casserole! Today's cooks are excited about fresh herbs, quality ingredients, terrific pastas and grains, lighter ingredients, and modern, quick twists on yesterday's time-consuming classics. While America continues its return to comfort food and sit-down dinners with the family, cover and bake dishes fit the bill perfectly from breakfast or brunch to lunch or dinner. In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cover and Bake Meals, Chef Ellen Brown gives us delicious new flavours (Caribbean Curried Seafood Pilau with Black Beans and Rice) to updated classics (Chicken with Potatoes, Mushrooms and Onions in Red Wine sauce - Coq au Vin)
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Eating Raw written by Bo Rinaldi and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A raw food diet is a purely healthy diet More people than ever are turning to a raw food diet. In this guide, readers will find the secrets to raw food weight loss; how raw foods can heal the body and boost energy and enthusiasm; information on the anti-aging properties of raw food; and 100+ recipes that show how raw foods can be combined into delectable meals. • Fully explains the benefits of this increasingly popular diet choice, plus presents a mini cookbook that gets readers started on their new regimen • Recently published studies indicate that rheumatoid and fibromyalgia patients—who number in the millions—can benefit from an uncooked vegan diet rich in antioxidants, lactobacilli, and fiber
