Jamba Juice Power

The smoothies prepared from the recipes that ARE included are tasty. As for the motivational part, I didn't find it as enlightening as some other reviewer's. Lots of information on supplements and products that would be helpful for a novice.

I'm a big fan of Jamba Juice and would see this book offered in their juice bars and sometimes skim through it. After I moved and was no longer within walking distance from a Jamba Juice, I decided to purchase the book through an Amazon seller (the best, less expensive way to go). While there is nothing in this book that is revolutionary or "wow" producing, it offers easy smoothie (and some juice) recipes and a fun 21-day lifestyle changing plan.

The first part gives basic nutritional information on fruits, veggies, and supplement boosts. It goes into what to shop for (low fat, green veggies--the usual stuff) and what vitamins and nutrients certain foods contain. Nothing new or surprising here except it warns not to eat more than a can of tuna per month due to mercury content. Per month? Is that correct?

The parts of the book that are unique are the 21-day lifestyle program and the smoothie and juice recipes. The plan gives nutritional tips and meal recommendations (it promotes the 5-6 small meals a day idea), plus activities to do for body, mind, and spirit. The activities are simple and painless enough--taking a walk on your lunch break, dancing, soaking in a tub in Epsom salts, enjoying nature. The difficulty I had with it is that it recommends a different smoothie recipe and meals each day. These smoothies use different fruits, juices, sherbet flavors, or yogurt. You can't really stock up on all the fruits you need and use them every few days without them going bad unless you freeze them or only buy enough for one or two smoothies at a time (and who wants to go to the grocery every day). If I get, for example, blueberries and strawberries to combine with orange juice for the Orange Oomph smoothie, I want to make that smoothie each day until I use up the fruit. The same goes for the meals.

The smoothies are tasty--although mine never come out as thick as Jamba Juices. I liked the recipes that contain sherbet rather than frozen yogurt as I make a smoothie in the morning and put in a refrigerator at work for 4-5 hours before drinking for lunch. The smoothies made with frozen yogurt do not look appealing after sitting in the fridge. Also, the dates did not chop up at all in my blender, so I stopped using the recipes that used them.

Most of the recipes combine a cup of one fruit, a half cup of another, a cup of juice, a cup of sherbet and ice. You could easily make your own recipes that would be tasty, too. There are a few juice recipes (far more smoothies, though) so, if you want to follow the 21-day plan to a 'T', you'll need a juicer. If you're flexible and willing to substitute, a blender is probably sufficient. The book gives suggestions on which blender or juicer to buy.

Jamba Power is a fun book and, if you get it for the affordable price from the Amazon sellers, it is worth it for the recipes. I don't think it is worth full-price though because the information and ideas are just basic stuff and tasty smoothies like the ones in this book can be made by experimenting with different fruits, juices, sherbets, and yogurt on your own.

This book is amazing. I received it for my birthday, my sister knew i loved Jamba Juice. They explain different types of fruits and what they do to help your body and give you different meal ideas for thoughout your day. If you have ever been to Jambe juice you know they have yogert and boosts in their smooties. If you love both of these you will love this book! It even explains how to make all the boosts, and it gives recipies for many different Jambe Juice smoothies! Check it out.

My cousin and I both love Jamba Juice! The closest location that I know of is in Chicago, where he and I have both been several times. After I found this book, I knew it would be the perfect Christmas present for him. The book offers so much detail, and the best part is the recipes. It's just one way to bring the taste of Chicago into our homes! Thanks, Jamba Juice!

Wish we had a jamba Juice store nearby, I'd visit it often. Would like some more information about the vita ingrediants in the book. Never knew Peanut Butter, Mango, Banana, Peaches, Orange Sorbet and crushed ice could taste so good
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