So i know my title is gay for some reason i thought it was funny so i kept it...anyways a lot of people have been emailing me about juicing and asking me some different recipes and stuff to get started with...first i would like to touch a little on juicing because i know we have our occasional disbelievers out there that this has any effect on our daily lives....Ok so lets get started with if you have NETFLIX you should get on and DEFINITELY watch "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead" if you're interested in this whole juicing thing....it is an amazing documentary i can give you a quick summary....so this guy has a bunch of health problems and he basically gets this hive/ rash breakout randomly and it has to do with his eating habits so he takes this challenge to do nothing but juicing for 60 days....his results are AMAZINGGGG he loses so much weight he looks younger his skin looks so healthy and like he literally back tracked a couple years in age I mean i could not believe it, he ends up going back to the doctor all of his disease is gone and everything is better from his blood pressure to his weight i mean EVERYTHING! So this is what inspired me to start juicing and if you're interested also in more documentaries that will change your life like it's changed mine watch "Forks over Knives" & "Food Ink"....my lifestyle and eating habits have changed immensely! I no longer really eat any meat besides some seafood, I don't eat anything processed (GROSS), i make sure about 90% of my food is natural, i try to stay away from aspartame but thats hard cause i love my diet cokes but trying to get better at that, i stay away from a bunch of starches and breads because your body is not meant to process them as well as milk since ive done a 360 ive literally made myself lactose and that sucks bad but atleast it keeps me from allthe dairy products that your body is not meant to process!!!! I mean i know i sound crazy and some of you might be thinking i am but your BODY is your temple and you only get one...don't you want to feel full of energy every day, stay away from doctors more, live longer to see your kids or family grow old, have more time with the one you love, i mean everything comes into play when it comes to keeping your body maintained and treating it healthy. So i'll stop ranting and share the benefits of juicing:
"For one thing, the body can quickly absorb larger amounts of nutrients from juices than from solid foods because the process of digestion that is necessary when you eat whole foods is bypassed. Raw fruits and vegetables contain many substances that enhance health, and juicing benefits the body by providing the most concentrated and readily absorbed source of these substances.
Another one of the major health benefits of juicing is that it is an easy way to get beneficial enzymes, which are primarily found in raw foods, into the body. Enzymes in fresh fruits and vegetables have the vital role of converting food into body tissue and energy. Enzymes are also involved in metabolism, so one of the more valuable health benefits of juicing is that it can increase metabolic rate. Juicing also ensures that the body is getting sufficient amounts of phytochemicals, substances in plants that are considered among the most powerful ways to fight disease. While most people do not eat enough raw fruits and vegetables to obtain the amount of phytochemicals that would make a difference, it is relatively easy to drink enough juice to obtain sufficient amounts of these powerful nutrients. In addition, antioxidants and other immune enhancing properties are concentrated in juices.
Juicing can therefore help to accelerate recovery from illness. In fact, juicing with specific combinations of fruits or vegetables can target particular conditions and improve or alleviate symptoms.
Among the most interesting health benefits of juicing are its anti-aging benefits and its potential for alleviating symptoms of depression. The effects of juicing on depression are accomplished by providing a concentrated source of minerals like magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, and folic acid. Deficiencies of these nutrients are associated with symptoms of depression.
Further, the concentration of antioxidants in juices combats the damaging effects that free radicals have on skin and muscle. Juicing can help keep skin free from wrinkles and muscles well toned. In addition, increasing the intake of antioxidants by juicing can slow the onset of age-related illnesses
In conjunction with its positive effects on health, the benefits of juicing also include the fact that it is relatively cost effective and convenient, especially if you prepare your own juices. By staying healthy as a result of increasing your intake of fresh juices, you can also reduce the need for expensive medications. Since there are no side effects associated with juicing, you can drink as much juice as you are able to tolerate, thereby maximizing health benefits. There are many tasty combinations of fruits and vegetables, and the variety of juices that can be prepared are likely to keep you in the habit of juicing once you realize the many health benefits that doing so can provide."
Ok so now that we know these benefits i'll give ya'll some juice recipes :
- Perfect Morning Essential: 4-6 Carrots, 4 stalks of Celery, 1 Lemon , 1 Macintosh or Yellow Apple
- Hot Afternoon Boost: Up 4-6 Carrots, 4-6 stalks Celery, 1/2 bunch Cilantro, 2 Roma Tomatoes, 1 Lemon
- Power After-Workout Drink: 1/2 Romaine lettuce, 3-4 leaves of Kale, 3-4 Carrots, 1/2 bunch Carrot top, 1 Apple, 1 Lime
- Serious Detox: 1/2 sour green Apple, 1 Lime, 1 large Beet, 3-4 leaves Beet tops, 3-4 Carrots, 3-4 Celery stalks, small piece of Ginger
- Excellent Craving Response: 3-4 large leaves of Kale, 1 whole stalk of Leek, 1 Lime, 1 large Tomato, 1/2 bunch Cilantro, 3-4 Carrots, small piece of Ginger
- Delightful Green Snack: 1/2 of red Cabbage, 3-4 stalks of Celery, 4-5 leaves of Kale, 1 Lemon, 1 Lime, 1 Apple, small piece of fresh Ginger
- Sweet Filling Delight: 3 cups fresh baby Spinach, 1 Lime, 1 large Tomato, 2-3 Carrots and 1/2 Carrot top bunch, 1/2 bunch Parsley, 1 stalk Celery
- Quick Cleansing Drink: 2-3 Carrots, 4 Cucumbers, small piece of fresh Ginger, 1 Lemon, 1 whole BeetVariety Vitamin Drink: 1 Lemon, 2 cups of Alfa Alfa Sprouts, small piece of fresh Ginger, 2 Carrots, 3 Cucumbers, 1/2 bunch ParsleyExquisite Green Goodness: 3-4 leaves of Kale, 5 large Romaine Lettuce leaves, 1 Beet, 1/2 bunch of Cilantro, 1 Lime, 2 cups fresh Spinach, 1/2 Apple
Note 1: These recipes make roughly 24-28 oz. This depends the efficiency of your masticating juicer works dryness of the pulp.
Note 2: Leeks and Cabbage are challenging on some juicers so check your juicer’s instructions.
Note 3: You may taste some bitterness in these juices. If you do, add an Apple or a Tomato for taste.
Note 2: Leeks and Cabbage are challenging on some juicers so check your juicer’s instructions.
Note 3: You may taste some bitterness in these juices. If you do, add an Apple or a Tomato for taste.
Here are some fruit juices as well if you would just like to use a healthier fresh and natural way of drinking and making juices :)
- Refreshment in a Cup: 1 whole Cantaloupe, Frozen Strawberries
- Sweet & Tart: 1 Orange, 1 Grapefruit, 1 Macintosh Apple, 1 Lemon
- Citrus Essential: 2 Oranges, 1 Macintosh Apple, 1 Lemon
- For the Love of Watermelon: An entire watermelon, all by itself, not mixed with anything else – Excellent for hot summer days!
If anyone decides to try any of these let me know how you like them!!
xoxo
Jenna Lyne
