Green for Life
by Victoria Boutenko
Book Summary Information
Author: Victoria BoutenkoEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-10-20
ISBN: 0970481969
Number of pages: 186
Publisher: Raw Family Publishing
Product features:
- ISBN13: 9780970481962
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
- Click here to view our Condition Guide and Shipping Prices
Book Reviews of Green for Life
Book Review: Great introduction to blending, but should be taken with a grain of salt
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book based on the large number of positive reviews and read it with an open mind, but also some skepticism. I wanted to boost my energy level as well as cut down on meat consumption, but was wary of fad diets and radical lifestyle changes. I was already exercising regularly (3-4x a week), so weight loss wasn't a concern. I was just tired of feeling lethargic all the time and wanted to try a new way to stop being so lifeless.
Thankfully, Boutenko promotes healthy living, not gimmicky diets or fad lifestyles. I gave the book an earnest effort, and within 2 weeks of regular and frequent blending (4 or more smoothies a day), I began to notice a big change in the way my body reacted. I was surprised to see myself growing very sleepy around 11pm and was wide awake by 7, all without a need for an alarm clock. My body became more in tune with the circadian rhythm and day/night cycles whereas previously, I stayed up half the night and didn't wake until past noon. As many others have reported, my craving for meat and junk food sharply declined. After drinking 2 or 3 glasses of smoothies/veggie juice blends in the evening, I didn't have much interest (or room) for much else.
My initial 5 or 6 pitchers were sometimes downright disgusting, but after I got used to the juice blends and varying the ingredients (adding some fruits or store-bought orange juice), I came to like them a lot and looked forward to a tall cold glass of green goo whenever I felt hungry. Particularly effective energy-boosters are dark leafy greens like kale and Chinese mustard greens (Brassica rapa).
Prior to reading "Green for Life", I was juicing. I always felt guilty throwing away all that vegetable and fruit pulp and just drinking the juice, and Boutenko made me realize why. I was discarding all the good stuff, like valuable nutrients, enzymes, and fiber. I had tried to use the pulp in soup, but it didn't taste very good. Juicing also left a big mess to clean up (mesh screen, pulp bucket, juicer walls), and I hadn't even thought to blend. So, now I blend, and keep 100% of the benefits and all the cleaning that's required is rinsing out the pitcher of my blender. Another bonus is that vegetables and fruit are a lot cheaper than meat, so the savings add up. $5 can buy a week's worth of juicing ingredients. In the supermarket, I began to walk right by the meat section without second thoughts, even when there were some great sales. Lower meat consumption is also better for the planet because of how wasteful meat production is.
"Green for Life" is a good starting point to a greener, healthier lifestyle, and I highly recommend it. I do have to take some of what Boutenko says with a grain of salt though. She seems to claim blending as a panacea which solves almost any ailment or condition. Otherwise, I have no doubts as to the health benefits of regular blending. I fell off the wagon for the last 3 months because of work and definitely feel the difference. I'm very tired again during the day, so I've restarted my blending routine. Getting more vegetables into your diet and eating less meat is never a bad thing.
Summary of Green for Life
In search of the perfect human diet, Victoria Boutenko compares the standard American diet with the diet of wild chimpanzees. Chimpanzees share an estimated 99.4% of genes with humans, but their diet is dramatically different from ours. The most glaring difference is that chimpanzees consume significantly more green leaves than humans. Victoria developed a series of greens smoothies that enable anyone to consume the necessary amount of greens in a very palatable way.General Books
Book Subjects
- Arts & Photography
- Biographies & Memoirs
- Business & Investing
- Children's Books
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Internet
- Cooking, Food & Wine
- Engineering
- Entertainment
- Gay & Lesbian
- Health, Mind & Body
- History
- Home & Garden
- Horror
- Law
- Literature & Fiction
- Medicine
- Mystery & Thrillers
- Nonfiction
- Outdoors & Nature
- Parenting & Families
- Professional & Technical
- Reference
- Religion & Spirituality
- Romance
- Science
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Sports
- Teens
- Travel
Most talked about in General Books
On My Own Two Feet: A Modern Girl's Guide to Personal Financeby Manisha Thakor, Sharon Kedar
Adams Business; Published: 2007-05-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $2.00
Price in other shops:
The Bogleheads' Guide to Investingby Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer, Michael LeBoeuf
Wiley; Published: 2007-09-28; Paperback; Book
Best price: $10.73
Price in other shops:
Confessions of a Real Estate Entrepreneur: What It Takes to Win in High-Stakes Commercial Real Estateby James A. Randel
McGraw-Hill; Published: 2005-12-19; Paperback; Book
Best price: $12.18
Price in other shops:
The 2-Second Commute: Join the Exploding Ranks of Freelance Virtual Assistantsby Christine Durst, Michael Haaren
Career Press; Published: 2005-07; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.34
Price in other shops:
Get Your Assets in Gear! Smart Money Strategiesby Jan Dahlin Geiger
Outskirts Press; Published: 2007-06-07; Paperback; Book
Best price: $12.20
Price in other shops:
Mortgage Ripoffs and Money Savers: An Industry Insider Explains How to Save Thousands on Your Mortgage or Re-Financeby Carolyn Warren
Wiley; Published: 2007-05-04; Paperback; Book
Best price: $10.17
Price in other shops:
The MouseDriver Chroniclesby John Lusk, Kyle Harrison
Basic Books; Published: 2002-01; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $3.49
Price in other shops:
The Lawby Frederic Bastiat
Cosimo Classics; Published: 2006-12-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $2.98
Price in other shops:
The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Ideaby Bob Burg, John David Mann
Your Coach In A Box; Published: 2008-09-02; Audio CD; Book
Best price: $10.83
Price in other shops:
The Pre-Foreclosure Property Investor's Kit: How to Make Money Buying Distressed Real Estate -- Before the Public Auctionby Thomas Lucier
Wiley; Published: 2004-12-27; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.74
Price in other shops:
Similar Books and other products
Blendtec Home TB-621-BHM The Professional's Choice 1,560-Watt Total Blender, BlackBlendtec Fine Living Products; Blendtec; Kitchen
Best price: $399.95
Price in other shops:
The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planetby Susan E. Schenck
Awakenings Publications; Published: 2008-09-16; Paperback; Book
Best price: $22.95
Price in other shops:
The Raw Food Detox Diet: The Five-Step Plan for Vibrant Health and Maximum Weight Lossby Natalia Rose
Harper Paperbacks; Published: 2007-01-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $7.25
Price in other shops:
Fresh: The Ultimate Live-Food Cookbookby Sergei Boutenko, Valya Boutenko
North Atlantic Books; Published: 2008-04-22; Paperback; Book
Best price: $10.35
Price in other shops:
Raw Family: A True Story of Awakeningby Victoria Boutenko; Igor Boutenko; Sergei Boutenko; Valya Boutenko
Raw Family Publishing; Published: 2000-03-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $8.09
Price in other shops:
Raw Family Signature Dishes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Essential Live-Food Recipesby Victoria Boutenko
North Atlantic Books; Published: 2009-07-21; Paperback; Book
Best price: $10.00
Price in other shops:
Raw Food Made Easy For 1 or 2 Peopleby Jennifer Cornbleet
Book Publishing Company (TN); Published: 2005-08-31; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.92
Price in other shops:
Green Smoothies Diet: The Natural Program for Extraordinary Healthby Robyn Openshaw
Ulysses Press; Published: 2009-08-25; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.95
Price in other shops:
12 Steps to Raw Foods: How to End Your Dependency on Cooked Foodby Victoria Boutenko
North Atlantic Books; Published: 2007-05-08; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.45
Price in other shops:
Green Smoothie Revolution: The Radical Leap Toward Natural Healthby Victoria Boutenko
North Atlantic Books; Published: 2009-08-04; Paperback; Book
Best price: $8.64
Price in other shops: