Coming into the winter season, I was looking for something to re-energize and provide an added immunity boost. Surfing the internet, it became clear that the answer was quite simple. I kept seeing articles on juicer recipes from around the world and recognized how life-changing juicing has been for so many and how easily it could provide what I was looking for and more… So I decided to try what everyone is talking about and see if it could also help me reach my goal of optimal health, wellness and longevity.
The long term health benefits from a regular juicing regime are phenomenal. Virtually every health authority recommends that we get 8 servings of vegetables and fruits per day and very few of us actually get that. Juicing is an easy way to guarantee that you will reach your daily target.
Starting your day with 100% pure organic juice means that essential nutrients are absorbed into the blood stream within 15 seconds of consuming. The benefits that juicing brings you are many: an increase in energy and stamina, boosted immunity, glowing skin tone, reduced stress levels, clarity of the mind, improved digestion and generally a new vitality for life.
All this is done easily at home. It is wise to choose a cold press juicer to ensure your juice not only tastes as close to nature as possible but it actually is. A cold pressed Juicer keeps all the enzymes, minerals and nutrients alive by its gentle turning action, allowing the juice to maintain all its nutritional value for 48 hours.
I also try to buy organic, pesticide free produce for my juicer recipes whenever possible. Starting with vegetables, as they are the easiest to digest and tolerate. You can sweeten your juicer recipes with a green apple or a lemon/lime. Leave the skins on as this is where much of the nutritional value is. Let your imagination run wild and use whatever you have in the garden or fridge.
Below are a few delicious, well balanced juicer recipes to enjoy. Simply place the ingredients in a cold press juicer for maximum benefit and you are well on your way to renewed health.
GREEN BLENDS – makes approx. 1 litre
‘Get up & Go’ – this juicer recipe is loaded with a well-balanced nutritional profile, rebuilding a healthy you
2 green apples
2 cucumbers
A large handful of greens (kale, spinach or even lettuce)
3 celery stalks
1 green capsicum
1 lemon
A few sprigs of coriander
1 inch ginger
‘Life Force’ – Experience improved health and wellbeing with this amazing juicer recipe
2 cucumbers
A large handful of kale or spinach
A handful of parsley
1 green capsicum
1 lime
2 chunks of pineapple
A few sprigs of mint
RED BLENDS – makes approx. 1 litre
‘Detox delight’ – a deeply cleansing juice that will re-mineralize your system
2 carrots
2 oranges
1 cucumber
1 medium beetroot
A handful of parsley
A handful of kale or spinach
1 lemon
1 inch ginger
‘Energizer’ – provides an amazing energy boost needed to start your day
2 carrots
2 red apples
1 red capsicum
1 cucumber
2 celery stalks
1 lemon
A handful of parsley
1 inch turmeric root
Remember you can add any herb or root to your juicer recipes to enhance the health benefits further.
So after researching and beginning my new juicing regime, I’m totally sold on it. I have found the energiser I was looking for and it is all natural. I have also gained a clearer skin and mind. My friends are asking ‘what have I been doing?’ Something very simple – I have joined the juicing revolution.
