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Green for Life | 
 enlarge | Author: Victoria Boutenko
Publisher: Raw Family Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  110 reviews
Sales Rank: 612
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 200
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Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7
ISBN: 0970481969
Dewey Decimal Number: 613
EAN: 9780970481962
ASIN: 0970481969
Publication Date: October 20, 2005
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Product Description
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.
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 Greens can change your life! July 26, 2008
Victoria gives great information on why we need dark leafy greens in our diet, and a very palatable way to "drink" them. I've been drinking green smoothies for over a year, and they make me feel so great! I also went on a 1 week retreat where all we had to eat/drink was green smoothies and fresh fruit, and wow! what a transformation. I also recommend all of the Boutenko books, 12 steps, cook books, etc.
I am now in the process of transitioning to an all raw vegan diet. There are many health benefits, and this book is the best introduction. Victoria really does her research! Enjoy....
Changed my Life - Healthier - Look Better - Feel Better ***** July 25, 2008
After reading this book, which was referred to me by three different people within 2 weeks, my husband and I started drinking green smoothies every morning. Within about 2 weeks coworkers and friends were telling us both that we looked great. I feel better, my digestion is way better and I enjoy waking up to a great smoothie every morning.
Try it - you'll love it! Plus, they taste great.
 Very good book, could have been great. July 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I thought the message here is certainly good information, and I've started following it. What I didn't care to see was the filler material like the responses to the study she conducted. I just skimmed over it, most everyone had more or less the same response, so she could have saved a tree or two omiting it.
Further, the book had a bit of a late night infomercial feel to it. The author suggested the green smoothie would cure everything from moles to depression, and even suggested it might cure cancer. The moles and warts falling off her body is one thing. I don't know if I necessarily believe that. I'll write again to inform you if my mole falls off.
But, suggesting to go down a path of nutrition for curing cancer? Now you're playing with lives here. Get some oncologists to back this theory and maybe I'll take it a little more serious.
That said, however, the information is very good once you get past these points I've mentioned. I truly beleive the idea of adding greens by means of blending is a great idea. I tried some of the recipes, and they're OK. My first attempt was like drinking minced rope. And this is coming from someone who actually *likes* drinking psyllium husk (powder form, not capsules).
It did not take me long to improve upon some of the recipes. They definitely provide a good flavor base. None of these smoothies taste green or "icky" at all. It was the fiber content that nearly choked me.
With lettuce greens and such, they can go right into the blender. The harder stuff like Kale or chard I run through the wheat grass juicer and add the green juice to the whole fruit base. I get plenty of fiber anyway.
Over all, I think this is a very good book. I just question some of the "miracle cure" claims. I may be wrong about it, and I apologize to the author if I am. But, some of those claims were just a little too much to swallow.
Don't not buy it because of what I say here. Do buy it, and follow the advice of the author. But, just weed through the hype. No pun intended.
Life changing June 5, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I know this sounds quite dramatic, however this book did change life. I lost my cravings for sweets and I gained energy. My digestion and egestion had improved dramately. I have even lost a few pounds (5 lbs).The book was recommended by my brother and now I recommended it to so many people. Drinking puree Kale sounded really gross, however it is quite pleasant. Please give it try, your body will thank you
Powerful June 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful book. Intelligent, informative, its a fast & easy read...but you'll want to take in all the knowledge she has to share. One of the most important books i've ever read. Enlightening. I am a 60% raw foodest, and enjoy & value the green smoothies that have become a big part of my diet. Highly recommended!
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