The Everything Guide to Aloe Vera for Health: Discover the Natural Healing Power of Aloe Vera (Everything®)

Discover the amazing benefits of this ancient healing plant! You know that aloe vera can soothe a sunburn or an insect bite. But did you know that it can also fight inflammation, strengthen the immune system, and improve your health? Researchers are also studying the plant's effects on weight loss, diabetes, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and seasonal allergies. This natural remedy, which has been used for centuries, is a therapeutic powerhouse, full of vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids. In The Everything Guide to Aloe Vera for Health , you'll find: Hundreds of uses for the gel and juice Tips for growing and harvesting aloe vera 50 recipes for smoothies, juices, and health and beauty products In this fascinating guide, you'll learn about the uses of aloe throughout history, current research into the many potential benefits of aloe vera juice, and ways to incorporate aloe into your daily routine to improve your overall health and vitality!

Eating the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables isn't always easy. Even if you do, you still might not be getting the wide range of vitamins and minerals you need. Each color group of fruits and vegetables offers different beneficial effects, so to get these essential nutrients, you have to eat the rainbow! What Color Is Your Smoothie? helps you do just that. Inside, you'll find delicious, easy-to-make recipes, such as:

• Sparkling Strawberry Smoothie—bright red strawberries are packed with vitamin C. They also contain heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and belly-filling fiber.
• Clever Carrots and Spice—orange carrots are full of beta-carotene, which helps prevent cancer, arthritis, and cardiovascular disease
• Pineapple Banana Cream—yellow bananas are rich in carotenoids, which can decrease the likelihood of lung cancer
• Spicy Spinach Smoothie—dark green veggies contain phytochemicals, which can protect your eyes by keeping your retinas strong
• Blueberry Blastoff Smoothie—blue and purple foods contain flavonoids, which help prevent short-term memory loss

With more than 300 colorful, vitamin-packed smoothies to choose from, you'll blend, smooth, and shake your way to a healthy new you! Strawberry Guava Smoothie - bright red guava is packed with vitamins A and C. It also contains heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and belly-filling fiber. Orange Carrot Smoothie with Ginger - orange carrots are full of beta-carotene which prevents cancer, arthritis, and cardiovascular disease. Easy Chiquita Banana Smoothie - yellow bananas are rich with carotenoids which can decrease the likelihood of lung cancer. Spinach Peach Smoothie - dark green veggies contain phytochemicals which can protect our eyes by keeping your retina strong. Blueberry Blast Smoothie - blue and purple foods contain flavonoids which help prevent short-term memory loss. Did you know that aloe vera can fight inflammation, strengthen the immune system, and improve your health? Brandon introduces you to the many uses of aloe throughout history, as well as current research into the many potential benefits of aloe vera juice. Then he shows you ways to incorporate aloe into your daily routine, to improve your overall health and vitality! Top 10 things to know about aloe vera Introduction A long history of use Aloe vera: the healing plant The benefits of aloe vera Skin smoothing Antiaging and longevity Beauty treatments Aloe vera and weight Digestive issues Chronic diseases Inflammation Brain health Aloe vera benefits for children Aloe vera and women Aloe vera for men Aloe vera safety and concerns. Features more than 300 vitamin-packed smoothies, organized by color, including strawberry guava smoothie, clever carrots with spice, pineapple banana cream, spicy spinach smoothie, and blueberry blast smoothie.