Green smoothies for dummies

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.