Kristen Suzanne’s EASY Raw Vegan Smoothies, Juices, Elixirs & Drinks: The Definitive Raw Fooder’s Book of Beverage Recipes for Boosting Energy, Getting … or Cutting Loose… Including Wine Drinks!
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Product Description
Mounting evidence has shown that heat destroys many of the nutrients found in raw, living food, rendering it harder to digest and nutritionally diminished. Raw food is catching on! From Hollywood stars with personal chefs, to a host of chic new Manhattan restaurants, the Raw Food movement is sweeping the country as people learn about the dramatic health benefits derived by eating a vegan diet in which food is never heated above 118 degrees Fahrenheit.
Getting all of the nutrition and anti-oxidants your body needs for maximum health is SUPER EASY once you start eating Raw plant-based foods every day, and one of the easiest ways to do this consistently is to DRINK THEM! These recipes are among the EASIEST Raw recipes you will find… just blend ‘em up and chug ‘em down. You’ll start feeling the powerful effects immediately, and this book gives you so many recipes that you’ll never run out of variety. This book is perfect for beginners and fun for dabblers, but an ABSOLUTE MUST for anybody seriously considering a full or high-Raw lifestyle.
This Raw food vegan recipe book includes:
Recommendations on Which Juicer to Buy
Recommendations on Which Blender to Buy
Tips & Tricks
92 recipes, including:
38 Raw Smoothies
12 Raw Nut/Seed Milks & Shakes
17 Raw Juices (“Plant Blood”)
15 Raw Elixirs
4 Raw Wine Drinks
A “Raw Basics” introduction to Raw food (with 6 basic “must have” recipes) for people who are new to the subject.
Also includes links to food photographs at Kristen Suzanne’s Web site, KristensRaw.com.
Hello,
This book was not very impressive. The smoothie recipes weren’t as tasty as some others I’ve used from other raw foodies. Plus, the way it is put together is rather cheezy. The cover is great, but the content looks and reads as though it is your Aunt Sally’s recipe book, bound by an inviting cover.
On a more positive note – love, love, love the almond milk recipe.
Sincerely,
SR
Rating: 2 / 5
This book is an introduction to those new to raw food eating. I took a quick count of the recipes which number 91 or so which provide an interesting offering of easy, fun new recipes for the reader to explore. The author’s intent of the writing is to keep it simple, affordable and easy for the user to create raw smoothies, juices, elixirs and drinks. Tips for equipment to make the creations,some brief definitions of commonly encountered terms when entering the raw food realm such as yacon syrup, rapadura,agave nectar, food preparation steps and a brief guidance at the beginning of each chapter help the reader gain a comfort in approaching raw food diet and begin taking comfortable steps away from a more traditional diet. Her chapters, Raw Basics, Smoothies, Nut/Seed Milks and Shakes, Plant Blood, Elixirs and Wine Drinks all are easily followed by the newcomer and the tastes created from the recipes will delight and surprise.
Recipes that include: Liquid Salsa,Strawberry-Banana Jump Start, Luscious Pear,Vanilla Kiwi, Sweet Tart Herb, Pineapple Mango Colada,Chocolate Nut Milk, Cinnamon Pecan Milk, Caramel Chocolate Shake,Itallion Stallion,Super Disco Green Juice,Straight Up Carrot Celery Combo juice,Power Energy Elixir,Sweet Mint Relaxer Elixir are but a few of the recipe choices available.
This book is not written to be the “end all” resource but a gentle beginning and support to anyone looking to create a more lively, vibrant life with the support of a nutritious, energy boosting dietary regimen.
Great recipe ideas to consider and enjoy for raw food veterans as well!
Rating: 3 / 5
Kristen’s books are truly easy. I love her style, her writing. The recipes are yummy!
Rating: 5 / 5
add this to your smoothie collection and get rid of the ones that tell you to use milk and yogurt… this is far more nutritional… also see the green smoothie books… they rock to.
Rating: 5 / 5
Another great book from Kristen Suzanne.. Easy Raw Vegan Smoothies, Juices, Elixers and Drinks. I have already tried the 1 minute nut milk recipe and loved it. A nice recipe for nut milk for when you don’t have any soaked nuts on hand.
This is a 6 chapter book and includes a chapter on wine drinks for those who choose to include some organic wine in their diet.
Ch 1- Raw Basics. This is the same as the Raw Basics chapter in The Ultimate Raw Vegan Chocolate Recipe book I reviewed a few days ago. The information is good. I think it is worth repeating as many will by one book and not the other. The information is useful and needs to be out there.
Ch 2- Smoothies. This chapter is full of sweet and savory smoothie recipes.. Plenty for all taste buds.
Ch 3- Nut/Seed Milks and Shakes
* 1 Minute Nut Milk
* My Mocha Latte Fix- I can’t wait to try this one!
Ch 4- Plant Blood (otherwise known as juices) there are lots to choose from.
* Pineapple cilantro tango
* Sexy Red
* Bella’s Eternal Love
Ch 5- Elixers
* Youthful
* Power Energy
* Sweet Mint Refresher
Ch 6- Wine Drinks
Are you concerned about your health, what to feel rejuvinated? If you answered yes then this book is for you. A lot of great recipes. A smoothie can be a snack or a whole meal replacement. Juices and Elixers will make you feel full of energy.
You will not be disappointed with this book- and it is a great book for those just entering the raw food arena..
Rating: 5 / 5