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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed this quick read, especially with my recent health kick. It was a very good story about Victoria and her family, and the journey to health which arrives her at Green Smoothies, and I am most definitely going to try the Green Smoothies. What she has done here in terms of her Rosebug study is commendable, and the information about why you should incorporate green smoothies in your diet is tremendous.
What I was hoping to get was a more complete or comprehensive picture - she gives some recipes, and to my surprise, lettuce plays a huge part as a primary green in most of her recipes, with a huge selection of fruits to complete the picture. I did not think lettuce ranked that high in the nutrition factors among other green leafy vegetables but upon research, I see that indeed Romaine lettuce has amazing nutritional values.
However my real regret was lack of a more complete suggestion in terms of a daily diet with green smoothies - she mentions that it should accompany a raw diet. Plus the fact that her whole family eats or drinks NOTHING but green smoothies kinda makes me wonder if that is really a smart diet. What about chewing? How do you maintain teeth health? And many more questions.
I am a green juicer first, green smoothies second but still giving this book a 3 star as it did not go beyond green smoothies to talk about how you can be truly green for life if you want to eat/drink this way (And not eat green smoothies as your only source of food).
What I was hoping to get was a more complete or comprehensive picture - she gives some recipes, and to my surprise, lettuce plays a huge part as a primary green in most of her recipes, with a huge selection of fruits to complete the picture. I did not think lettuce ranked that high in the nutrition factors among other green leafy vegetables but upon research, I see that indeed Romaine lettuce has amazing nutritional values.
However my real regret was lack of a more complete suggestion in terms of a daily diet with green smoothies - she mentions that it should accompany a raw diet. Plus the fact that her whole family eats or drinks NOTHING but green smoothies kinda makes me wonder if that is really a smart diet. What about chewing? How do you maintain teeth health? And many more questions.
I am a green juicer first, green smoothies second but still giving this book a 3 star as it did not go beyond green smoothies to talk about how you can be truly green for life if you want to eat/drink this way (And not eat green smoothies as your only source of food).
The writing is a little hokey and a tad vegan-gelist, but after 2 months of drinking blended green smoothies (good recipes in back of book) I'm a fan on the effect of blended greens on my health.
So 4 stars for the effects of following the book's recommendations.
So 4 stars for the effects of following the book's recommendations.
What an adventure this book was to read! I am a believer that greens are great for humans. But I’ve never had that idea led in with diet comparison charts between the chimpanzee and the human. Based on what she said half the chimpanzee diet is fruit. And she believed we should mirror their diet. But in the latter part of the book she talked about the concept of pH, with the alkalinity and acidity imbalance being the cause of cancer (acidity being the culprit). It should be noted most pH diets put fruit on the restricted list because the sugars directly contribute to the pH imbalance.
She also placed emphasis on fiber. Nothing wrong with that.
A little over the top with the benefits from fixing gray hair to suicidal ideation with the green diet.
Having said that, she included some very tasty-looking smoothie recipes and I’m going to give them a try.
She also placed emphasis on fiber. Nothing wrong with that.
A little over the top with the benefits from fixing gray hair to suicidal ideation with the green diet.
Having said that, she included some very tasty-looking smoothie recipes and I’m going to give them a try.
the book that started me on the green smoothies. absolutely fascinating read. you'll never under appreciate greens ever again. throwin' out those carrot tops??? think again.
This book is another must-have reference book for anyone wanting to change their life by changing the way they eat. The book is all about how eating and blending greens (romaine, kale, mustard, turnip, parsley, beet, celery, cucumbers, etc.) can change your life for the better.
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Quick read. The recipes sound good, and I'll try some. The style is a bit too personal salvation for me. Eat To Live had similar ideas and was a lot better.
adventurous
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
Will try to replicate the green smoothie recipes using available local greens.
The bibliography section is worthy for further reading too.
The bibliography section is worthy for further reading too.
I basically bought this book for the green smoothie recipes. I'm always trying to find ways to modify what I eat to make it even healthier, and thought drinking my fruits and veggies would be a good way to get all those servings in. For the recipes alone, the book is worth it.
While I've no doubt that green smoothies have greatly improved the health of most people that have incorporated them into their daily food regimen, I don't believe the Raw diet is the be all to end all, and this seemed to be pushed in this book, along with green smoothies. It was nice to see that Buotenko's initial experiment involved adding green smoothies to a person's existing eating habits/regimen.
Boutenko's writing style was relatively clear, but facts were nebulous at times. I realize she cites sources, but it would have been nice to have more substance in this book.
Will definitely be trying the smoothies - especially those in the savory category.
While I've no doubt that green smoothies have greatly improved the health of most people that have incorporated them into their daily food regimen, I don't believe the Raw diet is the be all to end all, and this seemed to be pushed in this book, along with green smoothies. It was nice to see that Buotenko's initial experiment involved adding green smoothies to a person's existing eating habits/regimen.
Boutenko's writing style was relatively clear, but facts were nebulous at times. I realize she cites sources, but it would have been nice to have more substance in this book.
Will definitely be trying the smoothies - especially those in the savory category.
given to me by a friend as I started toying with the idea of "raw foods". I really like the idea of the "green smoothies" but it wasn't enough to make me stay "raw" for life. I guess I am still trying.