In Essential Green Smoothies, brilliant raw food chef Madeline Eyer offers a collection of 52 irresistible green smoothie recipes enhanced with essential oils. She expands the "cookbook" paradigm, as each unique elixir is a delightfully nourishing treat for the body while each illustrated page is a visual feast for the eyes. If you think "green" smoothies taste like blended salad, you"re about to be happily surprised! What is a "green smoothie"? It"s a tasty combination of fruit, leafy greens, and, in most cases, water. The alkalizing effect that these fruits and vegetables provide has been shown to be necessary for optimal health, with the leafy greens helping to restore the mineral content in our commonly-depleted bodies-a result of eating processed, acid-forming foods grown with pesticides and other chemicals in nutrient-poor soil.A gifted "kitchen alchemist," author Madeline Eyer possesses an innate ability to combine ingredients in ways that are both flavorful and healthy. Madeline is a Certified Raw Food Coach and member of the International Association of Raw Food Coaches & Teachers. To learn more, visit http://ConsciouslyRaw.com.