Green smoothies are not the sugary concoctions that come to mind when people hear the word "smoothie." They are instead highly nutritious creations that are intended to increase energy, boost metabolism, burn fat, and cleanse the body of toxins. Green smoothies utilize fresh, healthful foods, "superfoods", and a multitude of fantastic ingredients that together offer amazing health benefits.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Smoothies starts with the health benefits of green smoothies and how to make them properly and fully enjoy them, while the bulk of the book is comprised of 150 fun, nutritious, and delicious recipes, supplemented with numerous variations throughout. Bo Rinaldi is an entrepreneur, chef, and co-owner of the acclaimed Blossoming Lotus restaurant in Portland. A proponent of the fantastic benefits of the vegan lifestyle, Bo is the co-owner of VeganFusion.com, CookingHealthyLessons.com, blogs frequently at BoRinaldi.com, and is the co-author of many Top Selling Books, including Vegan Fusion and four Complete Idiot's Guides. Bo has been a vegan since 1960 and has managed, partnered, or owned many companies in the organic movement. Bo was one of the founders of the organic food movement in the California Sixties, got involved in the PC Revolution as the VP Marketing for ComputerLand, was the EVP for the largest boutique Software Consulting firm in Silicon Valley, and has always been in the right place at the right time! A social entrepreneur, Bo sits on the Boards of many companies, owns a Retainer based search firm, and has specialized in internet marketing since 1991. To serve with passion and heart, to be generous of body, mind and spirit and live in the true wealth of simplicity embodies the basic truth's of Bo's life.
