Bailey - Supercharged juice & smoothie recipes : your ultra-healthy plan for weight loss, detox, beauty & more using super-supplements

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Gluten-free

Dairy-free

Soya-free

Nut-free

Seed-free

Citrus-free

Suitable for vegans

For optimum health and well-being we know we need to nourish our bodies carefully, but what can we do to take our energy and vitality to a new level? How can we restore our body to the best of health and feel rejuvenated and refreshed? The answer lies in supercharging our day with foods that possess extra-powerful nutritional qualities. The easiest way to maximize your intake of these foods is through ultra-nourishing juices and smoothies. In this unique book I will show you how to revolutionize your diet by including a wide range of natural, supercharged ingredients through a collection of gorgeous, health-giving juices and smoothies, each one designed to address specific aspects of health and well-being.

The powerful foods I am going to introduce to you (that I call supercharged ingredients) will nourish your body, restoring it to a balanced and healthy state. In this way the body can function physically, emotionally and spiritually at its peak. Your energy levels will be boosted and you can enjoy vibrant and sustained health.

Each supercharged ingredient is a natural food, but it contains high concentrations of nutrients so that when you add just a small amount to a juice or smoothie it intensifies the benefits of the other fresh ingredients. There are supercharged foods to help you whether youre aiming to maintain a healthy weight, or to energize your body, boost mental and physical performance, feel radiant or support your immune system. If you include one of my supercharged juices or smoothies daily, this is all youll need to kick-start your health. And, as you enjoy the benefits, you will feel inspired to make further lasting changes to your diet and lifestyle to improve how you feel.

I have been designing supercharged drinks like these for my clients for years and have repeatedly found that people benefit from taking them regularly. There is no need to worry about creating your own blends, because I have done all the hard work for you by devising the best combinations of fresh and supercharged foods to bring results and to taste amazing.

Supercharged juices and smoothies are a surprisingly easy and satisfying way to reboot your health. Juices are gentle on the digestive system and readily assimilated by the body. The juice combinations in this book use a wide range of vegetables with some fruits, making a blend that will optimize the nutritional content of the drink without drastically upsetting blood sugar levels essential for good health and maintaining a healthy weight.

For something more substantial, reach for your blender and whizz up one of my supercharged smoothies. Packed with soluble fibre, the smoothies will help you feel fuller for longer, providing a steady release of energy to fuel your day. They are ideal as a nourishing meal in a glass, a rejuvenating snack, post-workout fuel or a delicious and energizing treat.

The recipes in this book have been developed using over 40 supercharged ingredients, plus fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Many of these foods work synergistically in the body to provide optimum nourishment. My focus is on using whole foods and colourful, nutrient-rich ingredients preferably organic to maximize the health benefits of each drink. You need only include small amounts of the supercharged foods to have noticeable beneficial effects, because they are incredibly nutrient dense. Calorie per calorie they contain a vast quantity of concentrated beneficial nutrients to support good health compared to fresh and, especially, processed foods, which are high in calories yet devoid of nutrients.

Supercharged foods also contain a broad spectrum of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals (natural chemicals with antioxidant properties that are found in plants). These include everyday foods (such as blueberries and kale) or less familiar foods that are available as extracts or powders (such as maca and chaga). Antioxidants found in many of the supercharged ingredients are compounds that protect the bodys cells from damage by molecules known as free radicals. No matter how healthy your lifestyle is, every cell in your body is constantly bombarded by harmful chemicals. Free radicals are the chemical by-products of your bodys own metabolism as well as being created from environmental toxins. Excess free radicals are a problem, because they attack the body, damaging key cellular molecules such as DNA. By protecting the bodys cells from free radicals, antioxidants play a role in preventing the development of chronic diseases, such as heart disease and cancer, and help to slow ageing.

Many of these ingredients are also functional foods foods that support a particular function in the body. It is well documented, for example, that the herb maca is an adrenal adaptogen, which means that it helps the body to handle stress and to cope with stressful events.

Supercharged ingredients are not a new fad. In fact, many have been eaten by indigenous cultures for thousands of years and have a long history of therapeutic use. Chia seeds are one example. They have been enjoyed for centuries by cultures throughout Central America. Known as the running food, chia seeds and water were the main ingredients that fuelled Aztec warriors in their conquests. Today, we might think of them as a new discovery, but these foods were once everyday staples.

First, read the basics on the next page. The juices and smoothies are divided into chapters of fruit-based juices, vegetable-based juices, light and fruity smoothies, and richer, creamier blends. At the back of the book you will find an at-a-glance illustrated list of all the drinks with a star rating for each of the following benefits: weight loss; cleansing; radiance (anti-ageing); energy; immune health; brain health and stress. On you will find a guide to the key health categories included under each symbol.

If you suffer with blood-sugar imbalances, you should focus on vegetable-based juices and opt for the creamy smoothies where the protein and healthy fats will help to slow down the release of glucose into the bloodstream.

Many people find that their cravings for sugary, processed foods diminish and they gain a greater sense of vitality and rejuvenation in their lives. Thats the power of supercharged foods!

There are just a few basics to think about before you start, then you can begin to plan which juices and smoothies you would like to make. On the opposite page you will find the categories of health benefits that the drinks cover, and these are given a star rating in the at-a-glance section, The Quick Look, starting on . Or you might like to begin with a detox weekend.