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Water Cooler II | Orange and Watermelon Juice Recipe

The Water Cooler II comes from the book, The Big Book of Juices: “Unbelievably light and refreshing, the watermelon takes the edge off the tangy orange”. I couldn’t agree more and I liked this one better than the Water Cooler which uses grapefruit.

This juice is a delicious, sweet drink and very enjoyable with a late afternoon snack of almonds. You can’t go wrong with this one.

You could try using less watermelon and adding some sparkling water.

 Water Cooler II

Nutrients: Beta-Carotene, vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and sulphur. Get a boost of energy when drinking this wonderful fruit juice.

 

 

Makes 32 ounces

• 3 oranges


• 1 thick slice of watermelon

Resources:

The Big Book of Juices

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Water Cooler II | Orange and Watermelon Juice Recipe

In the Reboot Kitchen: Australia Day Juices | Reboot With Joe

Here are two more delicious recipes from the Reboot With Joe Kitchen. Both recipes are delicious and good for the body.

Nutritional Value

The yellow bell peppers main nutritional contribution to this juice is in vitamin C content. A 2/3-cup serving of yellow bell peppers delivers 306 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C. This is a good time of year for vitamin C. You’ll also get 8 percent of the vitamin B-6 you need for the day from a 2/3-cup serving of yellow peppers. All of the B-complex vitamins promote healthy liver function, as well as healthy eyes, skin and hair.

In the other Reboot With Joe Recipe you’ll find one bunch of parsley. Parsley provides your body with vitamin-A, beta-carotene, vitamin-C, vitamin-E, zea-xanthin, lutein, and cryptoxanthin. It’s also an excellent source of vitamin-K and folates.

Australia Day inspired Claire (Reboot Naturopath, B.HSc ND) to come up with two beautiful green and gold juices for this very special weekend in Australia.

Reboot With Joe Recipes

Gold Juice

½ pineapple

1 yellow pepper (capsicum)

1 lemon

1″ piece ginger
Green Juice

4 kale leaves

1/4 -1/2 green melon

1 large cucumber

1 bunch parsley

Thanks for reading and Juice On!

 

Resources:

LIVESTRONG.COM: The Nutrition Profile For A Yellow Bell Pepper

Nutrition And You: Parsley Nutrition Facts And Health Benefits

In the Reboot Kitchen: Australia Day Juices | Reboot With Joe.

In the Reboot Kitchen: Australia Day Juices | Reboot With Joe

Juice Cleansing That Works Part I

Juice Cleansing Programs That Get Good Results

Make juicing fresh vegetable and fruit juice a part of your daily routine. Try juice cleansing (fasting) regularly and you’ll be surprised at the results you get. Some people complete a 24 to 72 hour juice cleanse once a month and some do it more often. Others will do  juice cleansing once a quarter or maybe twice a year. It’s completely up to you.

You could try one day to start with. Just 24 hours of nothing but fresh vegetable and fruit juice. If it makes sense to change the oil in you car  regularly, then doesn’t it make sense to clean out your bodily systems too? If you’re doing a 3 day cleanse, be sure to stick with it even if you feel bad after the first day. This is a common reaction to a cleanse (detox), it get’s a little worse before it gets better. A lot of people report after a day or two they feel worse, but then after that the breakthrough just comes out of nowhere. The energy returns and you feel great!

I’ll be writing more in the weeks ahead about juice cleansing and detoxing. There will be more about the specific cleanses and recipes for individual organs of the body. I’ll go over a good first juice fast (cleanse) that just about anyone can do. If you’ve never done this before a good 24 hour juice fast is the way to go. That’s how I started.

Just one day of fresh vegetable and fruit juice (let’s not forget water). That’s a confidence builder. Then we’ll move on to a 3 day cleanse.  I’m a believer in moderation. I don’t think it’s wise to go overboard at first. Start slowly and see how well you feel. You can do a big 30 day cleanse in the future, but for now, easy does it. You’ll get better results if you start out with something manageable rather then going all out and trying something you’re not mentally or physically ready for. I’m in this for the long haul, not just a quick fix.

These programs are life changing, but only if you stick with it and are consistent.

Let’s try a simple recipe to build up to our first 24 hour juice fast.

For Breakfast:

3 or 4 carrots

1 small beet

1/2 cucumber

1/2 small lemon (peeled if not organic)

1/2 in. of ginger root

1 apple

Remember to wash everything thoroughly. If you’re concerned about chemicals/pesticides you can peel the lemon and cucumber. Even the apple, but I just wash apples. However, I do peel the lemon because it’s really strong otherwise. Do it to your taste. Experiment, have fun, enjoy and we’ll visit this again next week. Thanks for reading.

Important Note: If you’re diabetic, hypoglycemic, anemic, taking medication or have any serious health problems, please consult a health professional before trying a juice fast.

If you plan on detoxing, I highly recommend you get this book!

THE BIG BOOK OF JUICES AT AMAZON

JUICING FOR BEGINNERS

Juice Cleansing That Works Part I

Integrating Juicing Into Your Diet

I have been asked many times, should I just juice or should I eat when I juice? When you only juice basically what you’re doing is a juice cleanse or juice fast. What I wanted to do when I started juicing was to intergrate juicing into my daily meals. That’s where I believe the real long term benefits of juicing are.

Integrating juicing into your diet will improve your overall health.

Studies show, only 20 percent of Americans eat five or more daily servings of fruits and vegetables, and a mere 5 percent consume seven servings. Integrating juicing into your diet will help you get those needed servings of fruits and vegetables.

The only thing you’ll be missing is the fiber and you can get fiber from other foods you eat. I’m not suggesting you juice all of your fruits and vegetables. Supplement your diet with juice.

For a complete diet you need the whole foods too. Raw or lightly steamed vegetables and raw fresh fruit are part of a healthy diet.

Integrating Juicing Into Your Diet

Lately I’ve been using a diet from the book, Juicing for Life: A Guide to the Benefits of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Juicing. When integrating juicing into your diet I believe it’s best to follow a plan at first. Once you get into the routine, it’s easy to continue. “Repetition is the father of all learning”, I don’t know who said it first, but it’s true.

Breakfast Juice of your choice Hot cereal Whole grain toast Tea

Lunch Juice of your choice Salad Bean or pea soup Sandwich

Dinner Juice of your choice Salad Stir-fry with vegetables and meat, poultry or seafood Baked potato Whole grain roll

 

 

 

In addition to the above I have snacks between meals which can include fresh juice, yogurt or nut butter on whole grain crackers. Celery, carrots and apples are great healthy snacks too.

I prepare my juice in the morning and store it in mason jars for later in the day. I don’t keep it for more than 24 hours, it just tastes better fresh  😎

I try to drink my juice about 20 minutes before my meal, so I have it on an empty stomach. This gives my digestive system time to absorb those fantastic and powerful nutrients.

If you’d like to see the diet plan in it’s entirety, please pick up the book, Juicing for Life: A Guide to the Benefits of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Juicing. You’ll be glad you did.

More diet plans in the book, Juicing For Life:

• The Sugar Metabolism Disorder Diet


• The Immune Support Diet


• The Elimination Diet

Also, cleansing diets and weight-loss diets!

Thanks for dropping by and happy juicing!

Integrating Juicing Into Your Diet

Juice Cleanse Recipes

Let’s look at a few juice cleanse recipes. I’m about to embark on a 48 hour juice cleanse or you could call it a juice fast (feast). This is a ritual of mine that I started performing regularly a few years ago. Actually my first juice cleanse was many years ago and I tried it with store bought juice. Yuck!

After the holidays is a great time to cleanse. I’ve found all of that holiday food just doesn’t digest well and it still may be lingering in my colon. Who knows what’s in there  😕

If you read my last article (Hiatus From Blogging But Not Juicing) you may remember I was targeting constipation, headache and motion sickness. Here are some great recipes from the book  Juicing for Life: A Guide to the Benefits of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Juicing specifically for those areas.

Suggested Juice Cleanse Recipes For Constipation

Evening Regulator – 2 apples, 1 pear. Alternate pushing apple and pear slices through juicer.

Cherie’s Cleansing Cocktail – 1/4 inch slice ginger root, 1 beet, 1/2 apple, 4 carrots (greens removed). Push ginger, beet and apple through juicer with carrots.

Spring Tonic – Handful of parsley, 4 carrots (greens removed), 1 garlic clove, 2 stalks celery. Bunch up parsley and push through juicer with carrots, garlic and celery.

Suggested Juice Cleanse Recipes For Migraine Headache

Spicy Cantaloupe Shake – 1/4 inch slice ginger root, 1/2 cantaloupe. Push ginger through juicer with cantaloupe.

Ginger Hopper – 1/4 inch slice ginger root, 4-5 carrots greens removed, 1/2 apple. Push ginger through juicer with carrots and apple.

Waldorf Salad – 1 green apple, 1 stalk celery. Push apple and celery through juicer.

Suggested Juice Cleanse Recipes For Motion Sickness

Ginger Hopper – 1/4 inch slice ginger root, 4-5 carrots greens removed, 1/2 apple. Push ginger through juicer with carrots and apple.

Ginger Fizz – 1/4 inch slice ginger root, 1 apple, Sparkling water. Push ginger through juicer with apple. Pour juice into ice filled glass. Fill glass to top with sparkling water.

Ginger Ale – 1 lemon wedge, 1/4 inch slice ginger root, 1 medium bunch green grapes, Sparkling water. Juice lemon. Push ginger through juicer with grapes. Pour juice into ice filled glass. Fill glass to top with sparkling water.

There you have some great recipes. According to the book we should be seeding the apples. However, I don’t believe it makes much difference. You could though, because it will only take a second or two if you’re using something like the Omega J8004 Juicer.

Next up, The 48 Hour Juice Cleanse. I can’t wait to write.

Thanks for visiting Prime Juicers and remember, “There’s no-thing better for your body than fresh fruit and vegetable juice!”

Sources for this article include:

Juicing for Life: A Guide to the Benefits of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Juicing

 

Juice Cleanse Recipes

FREE Juice Recipe Software

Okay here’s a treat for you, Juice Suggestion Software v1.0. This is free juice recipe software! I used this little juice recipe software application when I got started juicing. It’ll let you search for juicing recipes for a specific item or two. Say you have some apples, carrots, kale, ginger, celery and cucumber. Enter a one or a couple of those items in and it’ll find a recipe for you. You can choose the recipe that suits your taste buds at the moment. See the download link below. Did I mention it’s FREE? Not shareware that expires or free with tons of ads, just free 🙂 Don’t you like free stuff? Please leave a quick comment below.

Free Juice Recipe Software

Here’s the software description right off of the download site: “Makes juicing fun quick and easy. Juice recipe software suggests the perfect juice just punch in your ingredients. Over 100 delicious healthy recipes to choose from. Perfect for dieters, detox programs, juice fasting and as a compliment to your exercise or diet routine. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.”

 

Read more: Juice Suggestion Software – CNET Download.com

FREE Juice Recipe Software

Rich"s Go Green Smoothie

This is a simple green smoothie. I make this or something similar when I’m in a rush. Rich’s Go Green Smoothie. It’s healthy, easy and quick to make.

Why Go Green? Maca, maca gives it the blast as in nutriblast.

My Go Green Smoothie is so easy to make in the Nutribullet. I just love my Nutribullet Pro!, but if you don’t have one you can use a blender.

This recipe has just a few ingredients. My main ingredient is kale (organic). Kale rich in vitamin B6, vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese and copper to list a few. To boost things I add some maca and some ground flax seed.

First a couple of things. My shortcuts. 1. I use frozen fruit. Organic when I can find it. Yeah when I’m in a hurry I’ll use frozen 😉 2. Juice from a bottle. I buy the best I can find. Organic when I can find it. No preservatives and no sweeteners.

Rich’s Go Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

• Kale – Buy organic. Fill the Nutribullet Pro cup to about 3/4.


• Frozen fruit – 1/2 cup or one small hand full.


• Maca – 1 tsp. No more than that because it will ruin the taste.


• Ground flax seed – 1 Tbsp


• Juice – Cranberry, 1 cup


• Water – Fill to max line on the cup.

Extract for approximately 40 seconds or until smooth and enjoy.

If you’re looking for an energy boost, you’ll like this recipe. Maca powder is derived from a root that grows in the high altitudes of the Peruvian Andes and is known to be “Nature’s Viagra,” as well as a natural energy booster.

Rich’s Go Green Smoothie is especially good for women too because it includes cranberry juice and maca.

For women, maca decreases menopause symptoms, increases bone density and more.

Cranberry juice provides a number of important health benefits — especially for women. Cranberry juice is good for the prevention of urinary track infections, reduces the risk of breast cancer, enhances heart health and more. See the sources below.

You can find two of my main ingredients at a very good price on Amazon, maca and ground flax seed. You can also get a Nutribullet Pro there too. It’s the best price around that I can find. But of course I live in South Dakota 🙂

Try Rich’s Go Green Smoothie. Is this recipe for you? Let me know by commenting below.

Sources:

7 Benefits of Maca Root for Women

What are the benefits of cranberry juice for women? | LIVESTRONG.COM

Maca Root – A Natural Energy and Libido Booster – Wake The Wolves 

Rich"s Go Green Smoothie

Cantaloupe, Carrot, Nectarine Fruit Juice Recipe

My cantaloupe, carrot, nectarine fruit juice recipe originally came from the Beta Blast recipe in The Juicing Bible on page 164. The Beta Blast calls for apricots, but I couldn’t find fresh apricots anywhere. So, I made due with what  I had available and chose to substitute nectarine’s. It turned out great and if you like cantaloupe, you’re going to love this Cantaloupe, Carrot, Nectarine juice recipe.

As you’re juicing be sure to alternate between the soft fruits and the carrot. The carrot is hard and will help push the cantaloupe and nectarine through your juicer. I use an Omega J8004 Nutrition Center.

Cantaloupe, Carrot, Nectarine Fruit Juice – Beta Blast

I was curious why it is called the Beta Blast in the book, so I looked up some info on the ingredients and here’s what I found:

Researchers have recently measured the carotenoid contents of six different California-grown cantaloupe hybrids and discovered that their beta-carotene content can reach levels as high as 3,138 micrograms (per 100 grams of fresh weight). That’s about 30 times higher than the beta-carotene content of fresh oranges. – WHFoods

Now that level of beta-carotene doesn’t match up to the amount in carrots, but our recipe also has carrots! What about my substitute, the nectarine?

Juicy nectarines have delicious flavor and sweet cream-yellow or white flesh. Fruits and vegetables with a bright red, orange and yellow color often have a high amount of beta carotene. Did you know that? It’s the truth.

So there you go. All of the ingredients in this wonderful recipe have a good amount of beta carotene and if you’re lucky enough to find apricots, then you’ll have the exact “Beta Blast” recipe as in The Juicing Bible.

This is a delicious and healthy fruit juice recipe. I love the flavor, color and texture. Try this, you won’t be sorry!

Cantaloupe, Carrot, Nectarine

Serves 2 people

• 6 carrots


• 4 fresh nectarines, pitted ( the Beta Blast recipe called for apricots)


• 1/2 small cantaloupe ( I decided to peel mine, but left in the seeds)

 

If you have a juice recipe you’d like to share with me, please contact me. I’ll be sure to give credit where credit is due. As always, thanks for reading and happy juicing!

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Sources for this article include:

WHFoods: Cantaloupe

The Juicing Bible

(This article has been updated to include more information. Thank you for reading.)

Cantaloupe, Carrot, Nectarine Fruit Juice Recipe

Rocket Fuel | Carrots, Parsley, Apple Juice Recipe

Rocket Fuel, my go to favorite. I know there are a few juice recipes named Rocket Fuel, but here’s my simple and easy to make morning juice that I love because it gives me so much energy.

This Rocket Fuel juice recipe first came to me by the free juice recipe software that I use. I’ve made a couple of small modifications though. I added an apple and the quantity of carrots is also different. I want my recipes to produce enough juice for two people. Virginia (Health Juice Fanatic ‏@healthyjuicers) loves this recipe too.

Rocket Fuel by Rich

I think just about everyone I talk to about juicing loves carrots. I get asked the question about whether or not to juice the greens, and juicing the greens is fine with fresh carrots. However, when I get store (grocery) bought carrots that come in a bag, I cut the big ends off. I don’t know exactly why, but the end of those carrots just don’t look appealing to me.

Of course whether or not you juice the carrot greens is left entirely up to you. Experiment and find what works best for your taste buds!

Makes 20 ounces

• 2 lbs. of fresh carrots


• 1 handful of parsley


• 1 red apple

The flavonoids in parsley—especially luteolin—have been shown to function as antioxidants that combine with highly reactive oxygen-containing molecules (called oxygen radicals) and help prevent oxygen-based damage to cells. In addition, extracts from parsley have been used in animal studies to help increase the antioxidant capacity of the blood. – whfoods.com

Thank you again for reading and please let me know what you think of this recipe by commenting below.

Sources:

FREE Juice Recipe Software

Parsley – WHFoods.com

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Rocket Fuel | Carrots, Parsley, Apple Juice Recipe

Water Cooler | Watermelon and Grapefruit Juice Recipe

Man do I love grapefruit in my juices like the Water Cooler juice recipe, but I just don’t like peeling them. The best way I’ve found to peel grapefruit is to use my hand peeler. It’s like this one – OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler.

This beautiful, sweet, but tart juice recipe comes from one of my favorite books, The Big Book of Juices. I made this one in the mornings for Virginia and she used to say, “Ewwweee! You’re juicing the rind on the watermelon?” And of course I said, “Yes, I’ve always done it that way, because the rind helps to push the watermelon through the juicer.” Maybe this juice would be better without the rind for you. I think it’s a matter of personal preference, so try it without the rind if you’re thinking, Ewwweee!

Water Cooler

The trick to this one is getting the thick slice of watermelon right. Personally I like this one a little more tart, so I use a smaller slice and I juice the rind. Try it and taste as you go along to get it right for yourself. It’s a real energy booster and 4 out of 5 stars for immunity in the book,  The Big Book of Juices.

Makes approximately 32 ounces (depending on how big your watermelon slice is)

• 2 grapefruits


• 1 thick slice of watermelon

Watermelon health benefits: Watermelons are mostly water — about 92 percent — but this refreshing fruit is soaked with nutrients. Each juicy bite has significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants and amino acids. There’s even a modest amount of potassium. – Livescience.com

Thank you again for reading and please let me know what you think of this recipe by commenting below. I try to keep the recipes simple.

Note: If you’re taking medication consult your health care professional. It’s been known for some time that grapefruit juice can interact badly with some medications.

Resources:

The Big Book of Juices

Watermelon: Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts – Livescience.com

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Water Cooler | Watermelon and Grapefruit Juice Recipe

The Juicing Bible Review

Juicing Bible

This is a must book for anyone who takes up juicing. Loaded with information and recipes.  Many of the recipes on my website come from The Juicing Bible. Don’t pass this one up! You can order it from a direct link here —>  The Juicing Bible and FREE shipping is available for Prime Members.

Product Description

A reissue of the bestseller that features 16 new, additional photographs.

The first edition of The Juicing Bible won the 2000 International Cookbook Revue Award and has over 300,00 copies in print. It continues to be one of the bestselling juicing books in the marketplace. In response to consumer demand, we’ve decided to reissue this successful seller with an additional 16 color photographs, which takes the total photo count up to 32. All the outstanding elements in this essential guide for anyone who wants to explore the wide-ranging nutritional and health benefits of juicing are still here:

• An astonishing 350 recipes — delicious fruit and vegetable juices, tonics, cleansers, digestives, teas, roughies, smoothies, milk and coffee substitutes and frozen treats.


• Information on the seven body systems, including their importance to good health along with diet and lifestyle changes that will keep each system working as well as it can.


• Details on 80 common health concerns, with recommendations on how to use natural foods to combat each condition.


• 128 illustrations of fruits, vegetables and herbs, plus information on their uses and healing properties, and advice on purchasing and storage.

297 of 298 people found the following review helpful.
This book has EVERYTHING!

By EMA

This is a great book. It is much more in-depth than your average juicing book. It’s separated into quite a few sections, ranging from simple juices to recipes for using the leftover pulp.

It starts off with a mini-encyclopedia listing herbs, fruits and veggies which can be used in your juicing. Offered is a quick summary of each item, how to use it in juicing, and health benefits of each (good for digestion, cooling, antispasmodic, etc.). Then, there’s a section on common health illnesses which lists juices (and other juice-type items, all of which have recipes in the book) that may help the ailments, as well as dietary tips, foods and herbs that may help the disorder, and some lifestyle changes to try.

The rest of the book has the following sections:

1. Fruit Juices

2. Vegetable Juices

3. Cocktails — these are juices with a little something extra, like yogurt, milks, spices, etc.

4. Frozen treats — most of these recipes utilize leftover pulp from juices

5. Roughies — these are actual food recipes, using the juicing pulp from other recipes

6. Smoothies — uses juices and frozen fruit

7. Digestive Aids and Cleansers — the title section speaks for itself

8. Milk substitutes — recipes for nut milks, apricot milk, fig milk, etc.

9. Coffee substitutes

10. Teas and Tonics — these recipes are mostly for medicinal teas which are geared towards alleviating body ailments and/or aiding and encouraging natural bodily functions and processes.

For those of you looking for a straight forward book that just offers simple, basic juicing recipes, this is not for you; all of the extras will definitely turn you off. But for those of you looking for something that goes beyond your standard carrot-apple combination, this is sure to please. This book really goes above and beyond your typical juicing guide, with options for those that want to add a little more to their juices and really utilize every part of produce used.

Click The Juicing Bible to purchase it.

The Juicing Bible Review

Metabolic Cooking Smoothies

What are Metabolic Cooking Smoothies? I love smoothies, and who doesn’t. If you don’t like smoothies, you’re in the wrong place.

As you know, I’ve been reviewing the Metabolic Cooking program. I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants  to eat healthier, look better, feel better and/or lose weight. One part that you’ll receive from the Metabolic Cooking program is “53 Fat Burning Smoothies and Milkshakes.” This is the part I love.

Of course I can’t review all of the cooking recipes or smoothie recipes because that wouldn’t be fair to the authors, but I think it’s okay to share something about it. After all this is a review!

One of the main concepts of Metabolic Cooking is eating a diet higher in protein. Protein provides the building blocks for the body to build muscle. Protein also requires more energy from the body to digest, thus increasing your metabolism.

High Quality Protein= Muscle and increased metabolic rate.

Metabolic Cooking Smoothies

Metabolic Cooking smoothies are high in protein. Once you sign up for the Metabolic Cooking program you’ll be introduced to Biotrust a low carb, protein supplement. This is an excellent choice. You can use others, but be sure to read the ingredients. Look for a protein supplement with all natural ingredients and no artificial colors or sweeteners. Also check the sugar content. Low sugar is very important to me. I don’t want to add a lot of sugar to my smoothies. See the link below for other protein powder suggestions.

To make these high protein smoothies you’ll not only need a protein supplement, but you’ll also need a blender or my personal choice, a  NutriBullet Pro. It’s so easy to use and cleans up quick!

Remember, simple recipes, that’s what I like. So next week I’m going to review a simple high protein smoothie recipe from Metabolic Cooking.

For more information on the Metabolic Cooking Craze see my review here. Thanks again for reading and please comment below. Have you used a protein supplement in your smoothies?

Sources:
6 Healthiest Protein Powders For Your Smoothie

Metabolic Cooking Smoothies

Kale Cucumber Apple Juice | Simple Recipes

This Kale Cucumber Apple Juice recipe is very delicious. The cucumber cuts the strong flavor of the kale and the apple sweetens it just a little.

I was pleasantly surprised when I made this recipe this morning.

Kale is a superfood. I can’t say enough about it. I never liked kale before I started juicing so this is a big plus for me.

Cucumber is a good source of B vitamins and rehydrates the body. I hear cucumber is good for hangovers. If that’s the case this should be an excellent hangover cure.

Kale Cucumber Apple Juice – My Simple Recipes

Makes 20 ounces

• 3 kale leaves


• 1 large cucumber (I peel mine, unless organic)


• 1 apple (red delicious)

Selecting Kale for Juicing

• To enjoy the health benefits of kale you should look for kale with firm, deeply colored leaves and moist and firm stems.


• When you shop for kale it should be displayed in a refrigerated environment because warm temperatures will cause it to wilt. This will negatively affect its flavor.


• Never pick leaves that look wilted for your juicing recipes. The kale leaves should not show any signs of browning nor have small holes.


• The kale with smaller-sized leaves usually is more tender and have slightly better flavor than those with larger leaves.


• To store, place kale in a plastic storage bag removing as much of the air from the bag as possible.


• You can store it in the refrigerator for for up to 5 days.


• When you are juicing kale leaves you should however note that the longer the leaves are stored, the more bitter it will taste when you juice it.


• Always shop for kale that has been grown organically.


• Rinse kale leaves under cold running water. – Juicing Benefits Toolbox

Thank you again for reading and please let me know what you think of this recipe by commenting below.

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Resources:

Juicing Benefits Toolbox – The Health Benefits of Kale Will Suprise You

 

Kale Cucumber Apple Juice | Simple Recipes

Apple Peach Fruit Juice | Simple Recipes

Do you like peaches? I discovered this simple apple peach fruit juice by mistake. I bought a box of these huge peaches at the supermarket not really knowing what to do with them.

I thought I can always juice’em if I can’t eat them 🙂

To my surprise they were easy to juice in my Omega J8004 juicer. I had to follow the peach with some apple to help push the peach through, but overall I got about 16 ounces of juice from this one peach and two small apples.

Apple Peach Fruit Juice

Makes 16 ounces (enough for two servings and mixes well over ice and with sparkling water)

• 1 very large peach or two smaller peaches


• 2 apples (I used Gala)

 

Here’s some nutritional information on the Apple Peach Fruit Juice Recipe:
Calories 143
Potassium 521mg
Total Carbohydrate 43.77g
Protein 1.97g
Calcium 22mg

In addition you get vitamins A, C, E, K and B-6.

According to a study from Texas A&M, stone fruit like peaches, plums and nectarines have been shown to ward off obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease.

Another study from Texas A&M showed that peaches and plum extracts were effective in killing even the most aggressive types of breast cancer cells and did not harm normal healthy cells in the process.

A higher intake of fruits (3 or more servings per day) has been shown to decrease risk of and progression of age-related macular degeneration. – Medical News Today

 

Please visit the very friendly website JuiceRecipes.com for specific information. You can find more peach recipes there.

Sources:

Medical News Today

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Apple Peach Fruit Juice | Simple Recipes

Juicing vs. Blending: What"s the Difference?

I’ve been juicing for a number of years and really enjoy it. The process of juicing as well as the health benefits are wonderful. I enjoy growing and picking my own vegetables for juicing. I feel healthier because of juicing and not only that, it tastes great! Juicing vs. Blending: What’s the difference?

Juicing vs. Blending

The last month or so I have been blending and more recently I started using a new machine, the NutriBullet. This is not juicing, it is blending. There is a difference. Juicing extracts the pulp and blending pulverizes it. I like the results of using the Nutribullet. It’s easy to use, easy to clean up, delicious and healthy. So what are the differences between juicing and blending? Which is better?

To the left is the Magic Bullet Nutribullet Pro 900. It’s more powerful than the old original NutriBullet. It has a 900 watt motor and 2 extractor blades so extracting your food is now even easier. The NutriBullet Pro opens seeds, cracks through stems, shreds tough skins and accesses hidden nutrients in food. It breaks down food to its most digestible state. It claims to drastically improve your health and energy levels.

Juicing

When juicing, the juicer extracts the juice, leaving behind pulp. You get mostly juice and it can take a whole lot of produce to make 32 ounces of juice. On the plus side, you’re getting a lot of nutrients in the juice. When I juice a simple recipe I may be juicing two handfuls of spinach, a big handful of kale, a cucumber, a beet, a few carrots, a little ginger and a whole apple. That juice packs a lot of nutrients and it’s really good for the body. You can pack more servings of fruits and veggies into a single serving of juice than you can into a smoothie. Juicing extracts the nutrients from the produce, breaks it down and makes it easier for the body to digest. It’s great for cleansing!

Juicing vs. Blending: On the downside juicing costs a little more because we have to use so much food and the pulp (fiber) is usually going to waste. (It goes to my garden, so it’s really not wasted.) It takes a little longer than blending too.

Blending/Extracting

When blending, the blender or in my case the NutriBullet, pulverizes the produce to make it into a smoothie. (NutriBullet claims it is an extractor, so not necessarily a blender. See below.) We’re getting the pulp as well as the juice. It is breaking down the food making it is easier for our bodies to digest. I don’t get the quantity of nutrients as with juicing, but I get the fiber and that is a good thing, especially when blending fruits. Fruits contain sugar and if you juice only fruits it can raise your blood sugar level. That’s not a good thing.

Juicing vs. Blending: If we’re just talking about fruit, blending fruit is better in my opinion because the fiber is still there and the sugar doesn’t enter the bloodstream so quickly as with juicing. Fiber is filling and we stay full longer too.

Here’s a paragraph from the NutriBullet website: “Nutrient Extraction is the mechanism the NutriBullet uses to break down fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and other plant foods down to their most absorbable state. Unlike juicers and blenders, NutriBullet nutrient extractors break down the cell walls of fibrous plant foods, releasing important vitamins and minerals contained within. At the same time, they reduce beneficial fiber, pulp, seeds, and skins into a smooth-as-silk texture, delivering food to your body in an easily digestible, easily absorbable form. More than juicing, more than blending, and more than chewing, nutrient extraction allows you to receive the highest degree of nutrition your food has to offer.”


Read more at https://www.nutribullet.com/

Juicing vs. Blending Which is Better?

In all honesty, I don’t know. It’s up to the individual. Both are great and I don’t think one is better than the other. However, if you want to cleanse your body, juicing is the way to go.

Juicing and blending are both great ways to include a lot of produce in our diet, and also to consume a greater variety than we may otherwise eat.

I am determined to continue to do both. The next few months I’m going to concentrate on blending and making smoothies. I’ll post some great recipes and review some books and my NutriBullet. This is a way for me to keep my website fresh and get new information out to my readers.

Thanks again for visiting, happy juicing and stay smooth!

Resources:

Juicing vs. Blending: Everything You Need to Know

Juicing vs. Blending: Which One Is Better?

NutriBullet: Nutrient Extraction and Why it is Better

Juicing vs. Blending: What"s the Difference?

Omaca-3 Pear, Spinach, Maca Smoothie Recipe

I really have been enjoying my NutriBullet Pro and Virginia has been too. If you’re following you know I picked one up before Christmas in a department store. A passerby said it was great and she also said she used it every day and loves it. So we bought one.

Virginia and I have been using the NutriBullet Pro in place of juicing. This adds a fresh new dimension to our juicing/blending lifestyle and I have to say I am impressed. It’s easy to do, there are a lot of delicious simple recipes and cleanup is a breeze.

The Omaca-3 gets it’s name from maca root powder. High in energy! Maca is rich in vitamin B vitamins, C, and E. It provides plenty of calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorous and amino acids. Maca is widely used to promote sexual function of both men and women. It serves as a boost to your libido and increases endurance. At the same time it balances your hormones and increases fertility. So enjoy, I mean really enjoy, the Omaca-3!

The Omaca-3 recipe comes from the NutriBullet Pro  booklet. The booklet is found inside the box with the NutriBullet Pro. It claims to have “Life Changing Recipes”, like the Omaca-3, so we shall see.

So here’s a great recipe for you to try !

Omaca-3 Recipe

This Blast gets a fibromyalgia-fighting boost from magnesium-filled almonds, omega-3 rich flax seeds, and energy-boosting maca powder.

• 1 pear


• 2 big handfuls of spinach


• 11 raw almonds


• 1/2 Tbsp flax seed


• 1 Tsp maca powder root


• unsweetened almond milk or water to the MAX LINE

Add all ingredients to the Tall Cup and extract until smooth (about 1 min.)

Thank you again for visiting and reading. Please comment below!

Resources:

7 Top Health Benefits of Maca

You can buy some things for the Omaca-3 recipe on Amazon. See: NutriBullet Pro. Flax seed. Maca powder.

Omaca-3 Pear, Spinach, Maca Smoothie Recipe

Cantaloupe, Carrot, Nectarine Fruit Juice Recipe

My cantaloupe, carrot, nectarine fruit juice recipe originally came from the Beta Blast recipe in The Juicing Bible on page 164. The Beta Blast calls for apricots, but I couldn’t find fresh apricots anywhere. So, I made due with what  I had available and chose to substitute nectarine’s. It turned out great and if you like cantaloupe, you’re going to love this Cantaloupe, Carrot, Nectarine juice recipe.

As you’re juicing be sure to alternate between the soft fruits and the carrot. The carrot is hard and will help push the cantaloupe and nectarine through your juicer. I use an Omega J8004 Nutrition Center.

Cantaloupe, Carrot, Nectarine Fruit Juice – Beta Blast

I was curious why it is called the Beta Blast in the book, so I looked up some info on the ingredients and here’s what I found:

Researchers have recently measured the carotenoid contents of six different California-grown cantaloupe hybrids and discovered that their beta-carotene content can reach levels as high as 3,138 micrograms (per 100 grams of fresh weight). That’s about 30 times higher than the beta-carotene content of fresh oranges. – WHFoods

Now that level of beta-carotene doesn’t match up to the amount in carrots, but our recipe also has carrots! What about my substitute, the nectarine?

Juicy nectarines have delicious flavor and sweet cream-yellow or white flesh. Fruits and vegetables with a bright red, orange and yellow color often have a high amount of beta carotene. Did you know that? It’s the truth.

So there you go. All of the ingredients in this wonderful recipe have a good amount of beta carotene and if you’re lucky enough to find apricots, then you’ll have the exact “Beta Blast” recipe as in The Juicing Bible.

This is a delicious and healthy fruit juice recipe. I love the flavor, color and texture. Try this, you won’t be sorry!

Cantaloupe, Carrot, Nectarine

Serves 2 people

• 6 carrots


• 4 fresh nectarines, pitted ( the Beta Blast recipe called for apricots)


• 1/2 small cantaloupe ( I decided to peel mine, but left in the seeds)

 

If you have a juice recipe you’d like to share with me, please contact me. I’ll be sure to give credit where credit is due. As always, thanks for reading and happy juicing!

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Sources for this article include:

WHFoods: Cantaloupe

The Juicing Bible

(This article has been updated to include more information. Thank you for reading.)

Cantaloupe, Carrot, Nectarine Fruit Juice Recipe

Apple Pear Fruit Juice Recipe

Do you like sweet apples mixed with delicious pears? If so, then this Apple Pear Fruit Juice is the recipe for you.

 

Fresh Fruit: Apple Pear Fruit Juice Recipe

This is another wonderful recipe from  The Juicing Bible with a slight alteration. Even though the recipe doesn’t specify what type of apple and pear to use, I used braeburn apples and red pears. I also left out the ginger root and I list it below as optional.

I have nothing against ginger root. It has many positive nutritional benefits, but I just don’t care for it in some recipes. My taste may change as time goes on. It certainly has over the years and I may start using ginger root more often in fruit juice recipes.

This is a pleasant morning fruit juice and fruit juice is excellent for cleansing, but it does have more sugar than green drinks. I’m careful not to drink too much pure fruit juice and I’ve found that diluting it with purified water or sparkling water is a good choice. The recipe below makes more than enough for 2 people, especially if you dilute it.

Serves 2 people

• 2 apples (braeburn)


• 2 pears (red)


• 1/2 inch piece of ginger root (optional)


• 1/2 cup grapes (red)


• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

If you have a juice recipe you’d like to share with me, please contact me. I’ll be sure to give credit where credit is due. As always, thanks for reading and happy juicing!

UPDATE: Apple Pear Fruit Juice Recipe: Try the ginger root. It is fantastic! I use just a small piece to livin this recipe up and ginger root has so many wonderful benefits. For one, it reduces pain and inflammation, making it valuable in managing arthritis, headaches, and menstrual cramps.- 7 Health Benefits of Ginger

P.S. Don’t forget to subscribe to my blog. You’ll only receive an e-mail when I post a new article and nothing else. No Spam!

Sources for this article include:

7 Health Benefits of Ginger

The Juicing Bible

Apple Pear Fruit Juice Recipe

Apple Pear Fruit Juice Recipe

Do you like sweet apples mixed with delicious pears? If so, then this Apple Pear Fruit Juice is the recipe for you.

 

Fresh Fruit: Apple Pear Fruit Juice Recipe

This is another wonderful recipe from  The Juicing Bible with a slight alteration. Even though the recipe doesn’t specify what type of apple and pear to use, I used braeburn apples and red pears. I also left out the ginger root and I list it below as optional.

I have nothing against ginger root. It has many positive nutritional benefits, but I just don’t care for it in some recipes. My taste may change as time goes on. It certainly has over the years and I may start using ginger root more often in fruit juice recipes.

This is a pleasant morning fruit juice and fruit juice is excellent for cleansing, but it does have more sugar than green drinks. I’m careful not to drink too much pure fruit juice and I’ve found that diluting it with purified water or sparkling water is a good choice. The recipe below makes more than enough for 2 people, especially if you dilute it.

Serves 2 people

• 2 apples (braeburn)


• 2 pears (red)


• 1/2 inch piece of ginger root (optional)


• 1/2 cup grapes (red)


• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

If you have a juice recipe you’d like to share with me, please contact me. I’ll be sure to give credit where credit is due. As always, thanks for reading and happy juicing!

UPDATE: Apple Pear Fruit Juice Recipe: Try the ginger root. It is fantastic! I use just a small piece to livin this recipe up and ginger root has so many wonderful benefits. For one, it reduces pain and inflammation, making it valuable in managing arthritis, headaches, and menstrual cramps.- 7 Health Benefits of Ginger

P.S. Don’t forget to subscribe to my blog. You’ll only receive an e-mail when I post a new article and nothing else. No Spam!

Sources for this article include:

7 Health Benefits of Ginger

The Juicing Bible

Apple Pear Fruit Juice Recipe