I have a treat for you on this greenest of all green holidays, St. Patrick’s Day. Or like most of America refers to it, beer day or get your drink-on day (usually in the form of green beer). But we’re still getting our green-drink on here folks, but green smoothie style!
Leading health nutritionist and green smoothie creating expert, Hilary Greenleaf, recently contacted me and generously offered my readers three copies of her new eBook: The New Green Smoothie Diet. And you know I’m a sucker for all things green, including decreasing waste (so hooray for eBooks)!
I’ve read through this book, and in addition to the many wonderful smoothie recipes, it’s jammed packed full of health information, tips, suggestions, and a helpful Q&A section. I know my readers love smoothies, but do you ever wonder about the ingredients you put in your smoothie? What the ingredients are good for and how exactly they affect your body? Hillary has got you covered. Check out what you’ll find in her book:
*Weight loss + smoothie recipes
*Detoxifying the body + smoothie recipes
*Increasing energy + smoothie recipes
*Fight heart disease + smoothie recipes
*Prevent certain cancers + smoothie recipes
*Boost the immune system + smoothie recipes
*Protect against diabetes + smoothie recipes
*Make skin and hair beautiful + smoothie recipes
I made four of her smoothies and they were delicious!
1. Blackberry Lettuce Smoothie
2. Mighty Citrus Smoothie
3. Energy Booster
4. Basic Detox Smoothie:
-2 cups green leafy vegetables
(I used spinach)
-2 tablespoons of cleansing herbs
(I used dandelion greens)
-2 cups cubed fruit, fresh or frozen
(I used frozen strawberries)
-1 small apple
(I used a green apple)
-3 stalks of celery
(the celery flavor was subtle and fresh)
-2 cups water
I highly recommend Hilary’s book to anyone looking to incorporate green smoothies into their diet, and with a health-full purpose. It’s user friendly, easy to read, and packed full of healthy information.
This contest is now closed.
Thank you
Updated: March 29, 2012
Thank you
Updated: March 29, 2012
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Hilary Greenleaf is an author, educator, and nutritionist. She is the leading authority on organic foods and is considered America’s #1 Organic Expert. Her work has helped her audience improve its health and find new energy in life. She has worked as a personal trainer, a nutrition consultant, and a writing teacher, both as a personal coach and as a university lecturer. She is the author of eight books, and has been sent on travel writing assignments to Russia, Japan, Germany, and Thailand. She currently resides in California with her loving husband and their two children.
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Hi Amber! I love smoothies and the blackberry and lettuce one sounds gorgeous! I’d never think to put those two together!! Hope you have a lovely day!
Healthy smoothies are awesome. Especially if you can sneak in the veggies for those people who think veggies are icky. I love my fruits and veggies
I love green smoothies. They just pack an energy punch that I don’t get from anything else. Would love a book full of new ideas!
I want to win! Hubby and I are about to do a cleanse, and this would be super handy!!
Sounds like a neat book. And better than buying smoothies at $7 a piece.
Congratulations!
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Yum! I’m going to try the detox smoothie this week. Sounds like a great book! ..I may just have to pick it up even if I don’t win. (But I sure hope I do! :D)
I love smoothies, and as one commenter stated, you can sneak in veggies that will go unnoticed for those who think they don’t like veggies or fruits. I am currently dealing w/some digestive issues, and doing some detox things, so I’m particularly interested in the Detox Smoothie… thank you for your offer.
I would LOVE to find out more about these smoothies!
What a fabulous giveaway Amber! I hope you had a fabulous St. Patty’s Day. I will be sharing this giveaway on FB
I love to do smoothies and I am always looking for new and healthier ones! And since our last name is the same it would be really neat to win a copy!
Congratulations!
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Sounds fabulous. We love smoothies but just sort of throw whatever in. Would love some direction. thanks.
Smoothies are a regular around here, and for the Grandkids it’s a must as they consider a smoothie their treat from Grandma.
I’ve had a smoothie for breakfast every morning for years and just made the connection that all the fruit I was using had a negative affect on my eczema. I miss my smoothies and want to learn some new healthier combinations.
Would love to win! Just started making green smoothies so this ook would be great!
My family is just beginning to explore green smoothies. What an awesome way to learn about smoothies and to introduce my kids to loving greens!
How awesome is this Amber??? I love me some green smoothies! Kale and other fruits for a “green smoothie”. I have a vitamix so I am very lucky to partake in better health! Awesome blog Amber!!! This is great!
I’d love to have new recipes for green smoothies on hand. I drink them for breakfast almost every single morning, and I’m always looking for new, fun, energizing concoctions.
This looks great! I’ve been needing to amp up my smoothie nutrition so this looks awesome…I need more green smoothies in my life!
Hope your Saint Pat’s was awesome!
I love a great smoothie!
Love that there’s a book devoted to green smoothies!
My kids and I love to make smoothies! Would really enjoy the book!
Hi love your blog! <3, the e-book would be a super awesome gift. I donated one of my kidneys twelve years ago and this would totally help detox my body and keep my one kidney energized and running smooth-y (pun intended)! Also, my twin sister suffers horribly with Crohns/IBS disease and I could help her to get on the right track to a healthier way of eating with this e-book. Thank you for the opportunity to enter this amazing give away.
Congratulations!
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i was just thinking about getting this book yesterday! would be great to win – thank you for the opportunity:)
I have just begun a new focus on raw foods and green smoothies and would love to have this book to help my son and I!! Thank you for the opportunity!
I love green smoothies! Some new flavor combo ideas would be awesome!
I love green smoothies. make them often for breakfast. I’d love to win this book so I can try some different recipes than the ones I always make.
HI again
I would love to get back in the swing of green smoothies. I think I fell off the wagon because I was using spinach all the time and wanted a break from it. This ebook would help with giving me new ideas and vareity.
Kelly B.
(I put my name here because I could’t figure out the other options. Maybe I should look for a book about learing computer options)