THE EVERYTHING ® GREEN SMOOTHIES BOOK Dear Reader, Every day, we seem to have a million things to do; between our hectic jobs, family schedules, household chores, errands, shopping, and the unexpected to-do’s that pop up throughout the day, our nutrition seems to be one area that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. In writing this book, my goal was to make the need for green smoothies obvious while showing how simple it can be to implement them into your daily life. As a personal trainer and mother of two small children, I have seen the amazing improvements in every aspect of my life, and theirs, from indulging in just one green smoothie a day. That’s right: Not only can you create delicious smoothies that you will wholeheartedly enjoy, but kids love them, too. No matter what it is you’re looking for, you can probably find it at the bottom of a green smoothie glass. Want more energy and stamina, better focus, more efficient fat loss, healthier digestion, less illness, beautiful skin and hair, or to look and feel younger? All of these things can be achieved and improved with green smoothies. So, congratulations for taking this step to amazing health and wellness, and enjoy! Welcome to the EVERYTHING Series! ® These handy, accessible books give you all you need to tackle a difficult project, gain a new hobby, comprehend a fascinating topic, prepare for an exam, or even brush up on something you learned back in school but have since forgotten. ® You can choose to read an Everything book from cover to cover or just pick out the information you want from our four useful boxes: e- questions, e-facts, e-alerts, and e-ssentials. We give you everything you need to know on the subject, but throw in a lot of fun stuff along the way, too. ® We now have more than 400 Everything books in print, spanning such wide-ranging categories as weddings, pregnancy, cooking, music instruction, foreign language, crafts, pets, New Age, and so much more. When you’re done reading them all, you can finally say you ® know Everything ! Answers to common questions Important snippets of information Urgent warnings Quick handy tips PUBLISHER Karen Cooper DIRECTOR OF ACQUISITIONS AND INNOVATION Paula Munier MANAGING EDITOR, EVERYTHING® SERIES Lisa Laing COPY CHIEF Casey Ebert ASSISTANT PRODUCTION EDITOR Jacob Erickson ACQUISITIONS EDITOR Hillary Thompson ASSOCIATE DEVELOPMENT EDITOR Hillary Thompson EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Ross Weisman EVERYTHING® SERIES COVER DESIGNER Erin Alexander LAYOUT DESIGNERS Colleen Cunningham, Elisabeth Lariviere, Ashley Vierra, Denise ® Wallace Visit the entire Everything series at www.everything.com THE EVERYTHING ® GREEN SMOOTHIES BOOK Britt Brandon with Lorena Novak Bull, RD Avon, Massachusetts To my amazing daughters, Lilly and Lonni, for inspiring me every day! To my wonderful husband, Jimmy, for all of your love and support. Copyright © 2011 by F+W Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional advice. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. —From a Declaration of Principles jointly adopted by a Committee of the American Bar Association and a Committee of Publishers and Associations Many of the designations used by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book and Adams Media was aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been printed with initial capital letters. The information in this book should not be used for diagnosing or treating any health problem. Not all diet and exercise plans suit everyone. You should always consult a trained medical professional before starting a diet, taking any form of medication, or embarking on any fitness or weight-training program. 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