Imagine... a divine slice of carrot cake meets a gooey, sweet cinnamon bun. That's what this reminds me of, but in a juice. A healthy, light, nutritious juice. The best part about it is the fact that I can have seconds and thirds with no guilt (or tummy ache)!It might seem a bit strange to see sweet potatoes in a juice recipe, but they taste great juiced and blended with other sweet produce. … [Read more...]
Celery Pear-a-dise Juice
This juice is light and sweet with a tinge of fluffy creaminess from the pears. Even with 7 stalks of celery, the flavor isn't overbearing, and the blend is just right. I threw in 2 small nectarines, but 1 large peach or apple would be great as substitutes. You can omit that part altogether. Click the following links to learn about the health benefits of each … [Read more...]
Savory Carrot-Tomato Juice
Ah! This stuff is a-mya-zang!! It's so simple, but so satisfying! If you're craving a more savory juice, this is your pal. And I must share that I've never enjoyed tomato juice... until now. I kept the ingredient list very simple: carrots, tomato, and basil. It was just so good, I didn't want to ruin the amazingness of the simplicity by adding more. Thanks to my sis for the idea of juicing … [Read more...]
Juicing Update #1
It's DAY 4 on the juice cleanse (see first post here), so I thought I'd give an update. Each day has gotten easier and more enjoyable, and I'm feeling great! A couple of my family members are juicing all month long, so doing it for only a week seems pretty reasonable in comparison.Here's a little recap of my cleanse so far and what I've learned:DAY 1: Miserable. I started the day with a 5k run … [Read more...]
Strawberry-Orange Lemonade Juice
This is such an easy drink to make and the flavor is delightful. Not too tangy. Not too tart. Juuuust right. The best part of this juice is the way it makes me feel. It is a bona fide super-juice. Why? Because it has three nutrient-rich foods that are packed with antioxidants.+ Strawberries: Vitamin C, Potassium, Ellagic Acid and Flavonoids (phytochemicals), Folate (B Vitamin)Boost … [Read more...]