Christine Watson - 500 Smoothies & Juices: The Only Smoothie & Juice Compendium Youll Ever Need

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Publisher: Gillian Laskier We are all constantly reminded that we dont get enough fruit or vegetables into our diets and for most of us, its true.

There is sufficient evidence that shows us that people can beat illness, fight cancers, lose weight, have better skin and hair, and are generally healthier if they eat a large variety of fruit and vegetables every day. Our bodies need fresh foods. The human body doesnt deal well with the processed food that saturates our superstores these days, and more and more people are beginning to realize this. Unfortunately, though, with our busy lifestyles, it can be hard to fill our bodies with what they need. Smoothies and juices offer a surprisingly varied way of getting our fill. An 8-ounce glass of smoothie or juice can be a way of getting 4 or even 5 of our daily fruit or vegetable portions into our system.

A smoothie is portable and you can drink it on the go, meaning there are no excuses for missing breakfast again. Making smoothies and juices is a great way of using up fruit or vegetables that are beginning to go past their best. Some of these recipes can even be eaten as desserts. With a selection of creamy milkshakes, indulgent naughty but nice drinks, and even some boozy blends, there is a blended drink here to suit everyone and every occasion. But lets not forget that the most important benefit of anything we eat or drink is pleasure, and there is little better than drinking the nectar of sweet fragrant fruits. Have you ever drunk the juice of freshly pressed apples? Let me tell you that there is nothing sweeter.

It is everything that an apple is: crisp, dry, and sweet, but where apples can be hard to digest as a fruit, they glide down easily as a juice. Delicious!

blenders or smoothie makers It is so important to get a good quality blender when making a smoothie. Try to find one that has an ice-crushing setting on it, as this will help you make frozen cocktails or thick and frosty drinks. Smoothie makers are a fun concept and do the job well, but are a bit of a gimmick and standard blenders often have more power. Hand blenders can work for the simpler fruit smoothies but will be no match for the icy ones. centrifugal juice extractors
Juice extractors come in various qualities and styles, but the best you can get is a professional-standard centrifugal juicer.

They make a finer juice and remove more pulp, but get the best out of the fruit or vegetables that you put through them. The cheaper compact juicers are great for people on a budget, but if you think youre going to be serious about juicing, I would suggest spending the money on a better quality one. citrus juicer
Even though you can juice citrus fruit in a centrifugal juicer if you peel it, it is important to have a citrus juicer on hand for when you only need a little bit of citrus juice and dont need to use the larger equipment. lidded glasses and portable cups
A lidded glass or portable cup can be stored in the fridge to keep any juice or smoothie you cant drink, or you could use it to carry a freshly made smoothie to work with you. resealable plastic bags
Chop up your fruit the night before and pop it in the freezer in a resealable plastic bag. measuring spoons
By using measuring spoons you are guaranteed to get the right amount of each ingredient into your drink, making sure you get the flavor perfectly balanced. ice cream scoop
It is good to have an ice cream scoop on hand to make it easier to scoop ice cream or frozen yogurt for the frostier drinks.

fresh fruit and vegetables Fruits and vegetables that are available to you seasonally will taste best, but pretty much all fruits and vegetables can be juiced. frozen fruit
Ready-frozen fruit is great if something you want is out of season. frozen fruit
Ready-frozen fruit is great if something you want is out of season.

Either defrost them when making juices or use them frozen for making smoothies. dried fruits
Dried fruits are great in smoothies and some milkshakes, but make sure they are not too dry. If they are, soak them in some water, juice, or alcohol for a few minutes before using. canned fruit
As with frozen fruit, some canned fruits are great as an alternative to expensive fruits like lychees or out-of-season fruits like apricots, although the real thing will always make the best drinks. yogurt
Greek yogurt is the mildest and creamiest of all the yogurts and I feel it makes the best smoothie, but flavor is a matter of taste, so use whichever yogurt you like best. bottled juices
For those of you with little time, its a good cheat to have a bottle of freshly squeezed orange or apple juice in the fridge. ice cream and frozen yogurt
A simple vanilla ice cream or plain frozen yogurt is a great base for most milkshakes or frozen smoothies, but do play around with some of the amazing flavors you can get these days, such as ginger and white chocolate, to make some really exciting drinks. ice cream and frozen yogurt
A simple vanilla ice cream or plain frozen yogurt is a great base for most milkshakes or frozen smoothies, but do play around with some of the amazing flavors you can get these days, such as ginger and white chocolate, to make some really exciting drinks.

Soy ice cream and frozen yogurt are widely available, meaning that those who avoid dairy products can still enjoy a thick and creamy smoothie.