Smoothies: The Art of Sneaking Vegetables into Your Diet

Vegetables get a bad rap—we think they are bland, boring or just plain nasty. I mean please, who needs them? Well, I'm afraid we do.

Smoothies are a great way to sneak more veggies into your diet. The great thing about a fruit and veggie smoothie is that you can add as much or as little of either as you want. More fruit will make it sweeter; if you don't want it too sweet, then add more veggies.

Here are some books to motivate you and keep you on the right track.

The Blender Girl Smoothies: 100 Gluten-Free, Vegan, And Paleo-Friendly Recipes: There are a hundred smoothie recipes in this comprehensive guide. If you're interested in adding extra punch to your smoothies, check out boosters like chia seeds, coconut oil, wheat grass or ginger.

The Green Aisle's Healthy Smoothies and Slushies: This is a good first smoothie book. All the recipes are easy to make, and the ingredients are probably already in your refrigerator or pantry. Besides, how can you go wrong with chocolate cheesecake or cinnamon toast smoothies?

Superfood Smoothies: Superfood is defined as a nutrient-dense food and is especially beneficial for cleansing your system, boosting your energy and improving your health. Superfoods are packed with plenty of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. This book has nutritious, delicious and easy-to-make superfood recipes.

Green Smoothies For Dummies: This is a wonderful book for smoothie newbies. Adding green leafy vegetables like spinach or kale to your fruit smoothie is a fantastic way to drink your veggies. If your goal is to sneak veggies into your diet, this book of easy-to-prepare smoothies will help you do it!

The Green Smoothie Prescription: A Complete Guide To Total Health: If you have a particular health issue, why not try this book? Its smoothie recipes offer an abundance of greens, which is wonderful, but what I found especially appealing is the A-to-Z list of "the most effective nutrients in battling everything from minor colds and aches and pains to chronic conditions and weight loss."

So don't forget, get those vegetables in every day!