If you're a committed carbohydrate counter or a calorie-conscious eater, you can reclaim the pleasure of sipping a yummy, nutritious smoothie. Donna Pliner Rodnitzky, a proven master at whipping up palate-pleasing glassfuls, presents a host of great-tasting, sin-free delights.

In Low-Carb Smoothies, you'll learn how to transform a carb-and calorie-laden smoothie into a guiltless treat by replacing forbidden ingredients with intensely flavored sugar-free syrups, low-glycemic fruits, and protein powders. Get tips on how to find the best fruit and the basic equipment you'll need to create low-carb smoothie perfection. With both low-carb and ultra-low-carb options, you'll find recipes to suit every phase of your diet, whether you're on the most stringent plan or in a less-restrictive maintenance phase. All the recipes minimize the carb count and maximize taste.

Discover too a host of ideas for low-carb garnishes, from strawberry fans to carb-friendly peanut-butter cookies, to make your smoothies not only taste great but look great. A smoothie is the perfect treat to serve your guests at the end of a meal or as a midday refresher--they'll never know it's diet-friendly.

Choose from a host of delectable recipes, including: