The Complete Idiot's Guide to Juicing - Ellen Brown [2]
Part 3, “Fruity and Fantastic,” shows you that often the whole is better than the sum of its parts. Juice is almost synonymous with fruit, and these recipes multiply the ways you can combine these luscious juices. The recipes in Part 3 are divided by the nature of the predominant fruit in the juice blend. They range from tropical treats to bowls full of bright berries.
Part 4, “Lean and Luscious Libations,” demonstrates that juices can be fun as well as serious. These juices are meant for parties, either as punches or as cocktails. The recipes in the first chapter of Part 4 are all flavored teas. Some use herbal teas while others encompass many species of prized black tea. In the last chapter of Part 4, you’ll see some sort of alcohol listed amongst the ingredients, but instructions are given on how to concoct the juices to remain “unleaded.”
At the end you’ll find some useful appendixes. A glossary will add to your knowledge of foods, and an appendix of charts will help you convert measurements to the metric system. The last appendix is a chart listing the nutritional composition of the fruits and vegetables frequently used in these recipes.
Extras
In every chapter you’ll find boxes that give you extra information that is either helpful, interesting, or both.
Juicy Jive
Juicy Jive boxes are where you’ll find tips. Some are specific to the recipes they accompany; others will boost your general knowledge of juicing and its ingredients or give you ideas for presentation. These tips are meant to make your life easier and your time in the kitchen more pleasurable.
Pulp Tidbits
Check out these boxes for amusing tidbits of food history. They’re fun to read and share with friends, and they’ll make you sound like a real gourmet.
Wrong Spin!
It’s always a good idea to be alerted to potential problems in advance. Boxes labeled Wrong Spin! provide just such warnings, either about cooking in general or the recipe in particular.
Liquid Lingo
All cooking—including juicing—has a language all its own, and some of the terms and ingredients can be intimidating if you don’t know what they mean. Look to these boxes for technique and ingredient definitions if you don’t want to flip to the glossary.
Nutritional Analysis
All the recipes in this book have been annotated with some nutritional information so you know what you’re drinking. Because these recipes are meant as food and not as medicine, the analysis does not detail every mineral or vitamin. It does provide you with some useful information so you know what nutrients you’re gaining from the juice.
Acknowledgments
Writing a book is a solitary endeavor, but its publication is always a team effort. My thanks go to …
Michele Wells of Alpha Books and Ed Claflin, my agent, for proposing the project.
Nancy Lewis and Nancy Wagner for their expert and eagle-eyed editing.
Tigger-Cat Brown and Patches-Kitten Brown, my furry companions, who kept me company for endless hours at the computer.
Special Thanks to the Technical Reviewer
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Juicing was reviewed by an expert who provided the nutritional analysis of each recipe, to help us ensure that this book gives you everything you need to know about juicing. Special thanks are extended to Karen Konopelski, R.D.
Karen is a Registered Dietitian and is currently pursing a Master’s degree in Nutrition with a concentration in Exercise and Sports at the University of Connecticut. She also develops diet plans and counsels collegiate and professional athletes to maximize performance.
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