This book is for anyone who has difficulty chewing and swallowing due to stroke, Parkinson's disease, throat cancer, surgery, dementia or dental issues. These recipes were created by a speech-language pathologist with over 20 years experience working with adults with dysphagia. Too often, pureed/soft food is bland and unappetizing. The recipes presented here taste great and appeal to the senses with bright colors, attractive shapes and enticing aromas. They are heart-healthy and feature simple, fresh ingredients (real food!). Most are quick and easy to prepare. Many are gluten-free and or dairy-free. With an emphasis on local, seasonal and organic foods, you will be able to create meals the whole family will enjoy, bringing pleasure back into eating and improving the quality of life for the person with dysphagia. Please note that the website and email at: www.dysphagiadietrecipes.com are no longer active. You can email the author at: [email protected].

Shares over 150 recipes that use protein powder in such a form as whey, soy, casein, hemp, and rice, including such options as sweet potato protein bars, almond and quinoa protein pizza, and vanilla protein ice cream.

Never Lick a Moving Blender is a humorous look at life that will encourage you in your faith and lift you above your daily struggles. Some humor simply makes you laugh, some makes you think, and some may even motivate you to live differently. Marvin Phillips uses his endearing wit and well-known wisdom to deliver a book that does all that and more. This fully illustrated book is fun reading with a healthy infusion of optimism and hope.

A beautiful collection of vegan smoothies from powerhouse blogger The Blender Girl, featuring photographs, flavor boosters, and nutritional add-ons for every recipe. The Blender Girl takes smoothies to the next level in this comprehensive guide, helping you blast your way to good health and blended bliss. These 100 creative and delicious recipes are designed to fit your every need, whether you want to detox, lose a few pounds, get energized, or guard against seasonal colds. Each smoothie has three optional boosters (like chia seeds, ginger, coconut oil, or wheat grass) that allow you to ramp up flavor, nutrient value, or both. Featuring gorgeous photography throughout, a smoothie pantry that demystifies unusual ingredients, icons to identify smoothies that fit your particular dietary needs, and strategies for achieving smoothie success, this accessible handbook makes it fun and easy to find your perfect blend.

Now in a friendlier size and format, The Ultimate Protein Powder Cookbook is a fan favorite. Protein powder can help individuals lose weight, build muscle, have more energy, and perform their very best. In The Ultimate Protein Powder Cookbook, Anna Sward, author of the celebrated blog Protein Pow, shares delicious ways to add protein to anyone’s diet that go beyond tossing a scoop of powder into the blender. Protein powders can also be used to make an infinite variety of healthy and delicious foods—from protein bars to breads, quiches, pizza, muffins, pancakes, cookies, cakes, and more—that will satisfy taste buds while promoting health and optimal fitness. Readers will feel and perform their best with more than 150 easy-to-follow recipes, including: Banana & Chocolate Protein Waffles Mexican Chocolate Protein Muffins Tuna Burgers with Protein Powder Buns Pumpkin Macaroni & Cheese

The exciting new book on the exciting new Blender 2.5! If you want to design 3D animation, here's your chance to jump in with both feet, free software, and a friendly guide at your side! Blender For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the perfect introduction to the popular, open-source, Blender 3D animation software, specifically the revolutionary new Blender 2.5. Find out what all the buzz is about with this easy-access guide. Even if you?re just beginning, you'll learn all the Blender 2.5 ropes, get the latest tips, and soon start creating 3D animation that dazzles. Walks you through what you need to know to start creating eye-catching 3D animations with Blender 2.5, the latest update to the top open-source 3D animation program Shows you how to get the very most out of Blender 2.5's new multi-window unblocking interface, new event system, and other exciting new features Covers how to create 3D objects with meshes, curves, surfaces, and 3D text; add color, texture, shades, reflections and transparency; set your objects in motion with animations and rigging; render your objects and animations; and create scenes with lighting and cameras If you want to start creating your own 3D animations with Blender, Blender For Dummies, 2nd Edition is where you need to start!

The author of The Wine Club serves up “a fun read broken up by month, complete with recipes for drinks and food pairings” (Town & Country). With a little bit of history and a lot of flavor, The Cocktail Club is a guide for connecting with your friends over the best-tasting therapy around—cocktails! Using a format reminiscent of your favorite book club, Maureen Christian-Petrosky highlights one specific spirit or drink type each month. Classic favorites like the martini and the old-fashioned, as well as new sips like the Mason Jar Basil Pisco Sour and Blueberry Lavender Vodka Spritzer, will inspire novices and enthusiasts alike to build up their bar vocabulary and taste outside their comfort zone. The book also offers a delicious selection of hors d’oeuvres pairings like Grilled Figs with Prosciutto and Rosemary Lemon Bars. So whether you’ve been curious about absinthe rinses or want to bone up on your bitters, The Cocktail Club gives you the perfect excuse to pull out your shaker and dip into the art of at-home mixology.