Today is the first ever Global Juice Fasting Day! What a perfect day to bring awareness to the health benefits, and wonderful taste, of fresh vegetable and fruit juices. And, for those of you who have never juiced before what a great day to try it!
Why Juice?
- it’s an easy, tasty way for you to get your recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables
- it’s a great way to re-charge and rejuvenate
- your body doesn’t need to waste any energy on digestion, so all those wonderful plant nutrients will give you a wonderful energy buzz!
- your body will love you for it!
Beets, carrots, apples, oranges, pineapple, celery and cucumber are all wonderful foods to juice.
I created this recipe this morning and it’s perfect for those who are new to juicing, because it is naturally sweet and oh so delicious!
Sweet Sensation: makes two large (28oz) juices
- 4 large carrots
- 2 organic apples*
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 3 thick slices of pineapple
- 1 medium orange
Cut the ingredients in half, put them in your juicer and serve in large glasses; it’s that easy! Serving fresh juices with ice is an absolute must, so I usually fill my 28oz Blender Bottle half way to the top with crushed ice before serving.
Some Tips on how to make your juice even tastier and healthier:
- juice a piece of peeled ginger (a match-boxed size piece is plenty) or add a few drops of pure liquid ginger before serving (available from most health food stores)
- add crushed mint before serving
- drink as soon after juicing as possible
If you don’t own a juicer yet, check out this buyers guide: http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/
*I suggest using Organic apples because apples are on the Dirty Dozen list. Guidance on ‘when it’s worth your dollar to buy organic’ will feature as a future blog, so watch this space!
