base and should contain no egg or animal protein. It is useful for people who are trying to limit their cholesterol intake. One and one-half teaspoons of egg substitute mixed with 2 tablespoons of water equals one egg. Egg substitute is available in most supermarkets.

flaxseed oil
Oil extracted from the flaxseed plant, whose seeds are used for linseed oil.

fruits
Fruit is an important ingredient in most smoothies. Unless the recipe indicates that the fruit should be fresh or frozen, you can use whichever is available and meets your budget. There is no need to thaw frozen fruit before using; it will help chill the other ingredients. If you are using frozen fruit, choose those that are already chopped, with no added sugar.

gingko powder
Processed from the meat of the gingko nut tree, this powder is used extensively by Asian healers. It is available in bulk by the ounce.

ginseng
This perennial herb is available in powdered as well as root form.

milk
There are several kinds of milk used to make the smoothies in this book and you can often choose the type that you prefer. First, there is dairy milk, usually