Book description
Eating the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables isn't
always easy. Even if you do, you still might not be getting the wide
range of vitamins and minerals you need. Each color group of fruits
and vegetables offers different beneficial effects, so to get these
essential nutrients, you have to eat the rainbow! What Color Is
Your Smoothie? helps you do just that. Inside, you'll find
delicious, easy-to-make recipes, such as:
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Sparkling Strawberry SmoothieÂ-bright red strawberries are
packed with vitamin C. They also contain heart-healthy omega-3
fatty acids and belly-filling fiber.
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Clever Carrots and SpiceÂ-orange carrots are full of
beta-carotene, which helps prevent cancer, arthritis, and
cardiovascular disease
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Pineapple Banana CreamÂ-yellow bananas are rich in
carotenoids, which can decrease the likelihood of lung cancer
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Spicy Spinach SmoothieÂ-dark green veggies contain
phytochemicals, which can protect your eyes by keeping your
retinas strong
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Blueberry Blastoff SmoothieÂ-blue and purple foods contain
flavonoids, which help prevent short-term memory loss
With more than 300 colorful, vitamin-packed smoothies to choose from,
you'll blend, smooth, and shake your way to a healthy new you!
