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7 Things That Might Change Your Mind About Juicing

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Juicing has come from being a “hippie” thing to being a “hipster” thing, especially for those who are healthy minded. But if you want to maximize your juicing efforts there are a few things you should know. This book will help you understand the basic principles of juicing and help you implement the principles to maximize your nutrition and health. Keep i n mind, juicing isn’t for everyone and each person has a unique experience with juicing. I f you try i t and like i t , then i t may become a healthy habit . If you’ re not sure juicing i s for you, i t ’ s a good idea to speak with your doctor first . And i f you love juicing and your family doesn’t (yet), remember they may need time, inspiration or just the right recipes. This book will provide the inspiration and a few recipes, but when they are ready, they will come! In good health…

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7 Things That Might Change Your Mind AboutJuicingJuicing has come from being a “hippie” thing to being a “hipster” thing, especially for those who are healthy minded. But if you want to maximize your juicing efforts there are a few things you should know.

This book will help you understand the basic principles of juicing and help you implement the principles to maximize your nutrition and health.

Keep in mind, juicing isn’t for everyone and each person has a unique experience with juicing. If you try it and like it, then it may become a healthy habit. If you’re not sure juicing is for you, it’s a good idea to speak with your doctor first. And if you love juicing and your family doesn’t (yet), remember they may need time, inspiration or just the right recipes. This book will provide the inspiration and a few recipes, but when they are ready, they will come!In good health… Charles Gonzales [email protected]

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CHAPTER ONE : Intro toJuicing...If you're reading this, then you've heard something good aboutjuicing. It's a very trendy healthy habit and juicing can be easilyincorporated into your everyday lifestyle. If done right, itcan provide an easy way for you to increase your daily intake ofnot only vitamins and minerals but also high water content fruitsand vegetables. For many, juicing can be an inconvenience orsimply just another chore and for some juicing is a welcomedhabit that enhances life and health. Making your own juice athome means that you are making yourself fresh juice that is notprocessed, like store bought juices.

In fact, did you know that every juice product that is soldcommercially is required by law to be pasteurized? When you juice at home, you are sure to get a fresh product thatcontains all the natural digestive enzymes necessary for optimalhealth. Juicing at home allows you to consumer your juice rightwhen you make it, which delivers the immediate nutrition to yourbody. This is important because if you let your juice sit, or allow itto oxidize (be exposed to air and light) throughout the day,it encourages the growth of potentially harmful pathogens, andmost of the nutrition will be useless.

Be mindful of the sugar content so make sure to make juices thatare vegetable based. If you're just juicing fruits, you riskconsuming higher levels of fruit sugars. Naturally, fruits and a handful of vegetables (including carrots andbeets) are high in sugar content and could lead to a buildup ofsugars in the blood, instigating diabetes symptoms and can make

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it easy to put on some extra pounds. Make sure to usecomplementary fruits and vegetables together to balance theflavors and nutritional profile of your juices. For example, juicecitrus fruits are great by themselves or added to smoothies. Sub-acid fruits like apples and grapes are great to add to greenvegetable juices to decrease the bitter taste.

But if you're going to juice at home, you will likely but notnecessarily need a juicer. There are many options out there in themarket, many with pros and cons so you just have to figure outwhat works for you. If you think of juicing as an investment in yourhealth, then buying a high quality juicer might make sense. If youthink you’ll try it and give it up in a few months, then spending alot of money on a juicer might not be the best choice for you.

There are basically two kinds of juicers, masticators and presses.Which one is best for you? Let's learn the differences...Mastication juicers are more common and are usually moreeconomical. They generally are centrifugal juicers that have metalblades at the bottom of a cylinder in the juicing well and can notonly oxidize your juice before you even drink it, but can cause youto throw away most of your juice because these types of juicersare notorious for extruding wet pulp. Though you can use the pulpas well, most people discard it because they don't know what todo with it.

The other kind of juicer is a juice press. Juice press machinesare more common because of their features, but they can costquite a bit more. Juice presses do not have blades, they producejuice with pressure – some even use hydraulic pressure. Juicepress machines do not heat up as much as masticating juicersand they literally press almost every ounce of juice out of thefibers, leaving little to waste. You want to make sure to buy the

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juicer that best fits your lifestyle, your commitment and yourbudget.

Truth is, a juicer isn't a MUST have. It makes juicing convenient,but you can make smoothies and blended drinks that containmore fiber, but they won't be as smooth as juice.

When you get started juicing, you also want to consider yourreasons. Know your WHY... Many people want to juice because they want to take control oftheir health. Others want to jump on the juice bandwagon. Eitherway, the benefits are many and can help you achieve yourwellness goals. If you know your personal reasons for juicing, itwill be easy to maintain as a healthy habit.

Lastly, juicing can, and should be meaningful and fun. When you know you can do something really positive for yourhealth, whether you have a health imbalance or if you are healthyin general, you can make it a lot of fun. Remember to be creativeonce you learn the fundamentals so that you can share juicingwith your family and friends. You'll learn what you like and whatyou don't like. After juicing for a week or so, you will know whatrecipes work for you.

CHAPTER TWO : The UniqueBenefits Of JuicingThere are two schools of thought when it comes to juicing, thescientists and nutritionist can have starkly different opinions aboutwhether it is best to consume juice (a concentrated form of wholefruits and veggies) or to consumer the whole fruit or veggie in its

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original form. On one side, if you juice vs just eating whole fruitsand vegetables, you can take in vitamins and minerals quickly,efficiently and in higher quantity. However, on the flip side,consuming whole foods will provide the fiber along with the juicewithout the risk elevating your blood sugar. But to most, thereward of juicing outweighs any risk. You can always eat whole,raw foods instead, but if you’re ready to start juicing you will getlots out of it.

Before you begin you should know how the advantages of juicingcan enhance your life before you make any big investment inequipment. So here are some of the advantages of juicing…

Here are Some of The Most Common Advantages

When you juice at home, the nutrients in the juice aremore readily available for assimilation and absorption.

Fresh juice is a very effective way to consume large quantitiesof nutrients because they go directly into the system (without thefiber), already extracted and ready for the body to use withoutputting any added stress on the digestive system.

When you juice at home, you can disguise the fruits and veggiesyour family WON'T eat...

This is one of the great benefits of juicing - especially if you areintroducing juice to someone, or if there's a certain vegetable youdon't like to eat, but you can drink. Juicing then becomes a veryconvenient way to disguise certain foods and make them easy todrink instead of eat.

You can be super creative with juicing.

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Just the change in seasons should be inspiring. There are somany varieties of fruits and vegetables that become availableeach season so take advantage of the seasonal and local harvestaround you and get creative with it.

Juicing the skins on some fruits and vegetables can alter the tasteof juice. For example, juicing lemons with the skins can add abright, citrusy taste to many juices. However juicing oranges withthe skins can be downright yuk! It is generally considered safeto include seeds and skins, the parts of the fruit and vegetablethat would normally be thrown out and wasted, but it may alter thetaste of the juice. Test it out and see what you like.

Try using vegetables that add a "kick". Veggies like daikon,radishes, jalapeño or mustard greens will definitely perk things up.These types of vegetables can really make juice interesting andcan boost essential nutrients that you otherwise wouldn'tget. Remember a little goes a long way.

CHAPTER THREE : Getting The Taste Right IsThe First TaskTo have great tasting juices, you want to make sure to begin withorganic produce. If you don’t buy organic fruits and vegetables,you risk ingesting everything from pesticides to Ecoli. It justdepends on where the produce is grown. If you are procuringproduce from a farmer's market or CSA, talk to the producer andfind out how your food is grown. Also, using conventionally growncan increase your risk of consuming things like GMO’s andchemicals, so remember to shop for organic fruits and vegetablesbefore you begin juicing.

Here Are Some Recipes...

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The following recipes are perfect for the novice or the veteran andare pretty easy to make. Here are a few favorites, just make sureto clean and prep your ingredients. The tastes are simple andbasic. Feel free to get really creative.

Lemon Orchard Burst – 2 Apples, 1 Lemon, 1 Orange and 1”slice of Ginger. This juice combination is high in vitamin C, making it a healthyremedy to boost your immunity. It’s also tangy and spicy with theginger and will invigorate you. If you’re adventurous, juice one halfof the lemon with the rind. You’ll get a bright lemon taste thatcomplements the apple and ginger nicely.

Orange Juicy Juice – 4 medium sized Oranges, ½ Lemon.When you are prepping your oranges, remember to just cut the(orange) rind off. You can leave some of the white membrane,called the pith, because it is rich in enzymes and bioflavonoids. Ifyou juice the orange rind, unlike the lemon rind, you will end upwith a juice that isn’t very tasty because oranges have a strong oilin the skins that can be off putting to the taste buds.

Green Greens – 1 cup of Kale, ½ Cucumber, 2 stalks of Celery, ahandful of parsley, 4 Lettuce leaves, 1/2 lemon and 1Apple. Juicing the dark green leaves of kale, parsley, lettuce, andthe cucumbers with the skins provides a rich source of chlorophyll– a phytochemical that can help build up red blood cells. Thecucumbers contain silica – a mineral that is good for the skin; thekale contains calcium – an alkaline mineral essential for strongteeth, hair and bones; the celery provides natural sources ofsodium.

Medley of Berries – 2 cups of Strawberries, 2 cups ofBlueberries and 1 ½ cups of Raspberries ½ Lemon. {seasonal

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summer juice} Juicing berries can be tricky because these littlebuggers can easily get away and make a mess…not to mention,eating berries is way more fun. But juiced berries are a greatsource of flavonoids and antioxidants – specifically anthocyanins– which are known to help fight diseases including cancer. Getyour berry on!

Mixed Vegetable Juice – 1 cup of Kale, ½ Beet, 2 Carrots, 1Cucumber, 3 Stalks of Celery, 1 Apple and ½ Lemon.Mixing vegetables of different colors helps you get the spectrumof nutrients your body needs without too much sweet apple. Thebeets contain betaine which is essential for helping the bodypurge toxins. You can easily add other liver supporting vegetablesincluding dandelion root if you can find it locally and give your livera clean boost.

CHAPTER FOUR : Is It A Myth ThatJuicing Helps With Weight Loss?

The most important thing you need to remember if you are juicingfor weight loss is to make sure to balance your juices with fruitsAND vegetables. You’ll want to stay clear of too many extracalories from the sugars in the fruit and focus on vegetable juices- they'll be slightly lower in calories too. Just remember, individualresults may vary based on other dietary and lifestyle factors. So,it's less of a myth than it is logic that if you maintain a healthybalance of minerals, fiber and low calorie juices, some weight lossis inevitable.

Excess weight is often a result of taking in too many calories andnot burning them off. Combine that with over consumption andpoor diet and you get pounds that stay on for the long haul. When

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you juice, it is a common theory that the cells in the body have anopportunity to release extra toxins and excess fat that hasaccumulated over time. Even if you just juice once a day, or oncea week, your body has a chance to take in more alkaline mineralsthat help drive toxic build up out. Just know, that your lungs andliver do a good job of purging the stuff your body doesn't needeach day. Juicing gives your body that extra boost it might need.

If planned properly, juices can be a low calorie meal replacementon the days you want to give your body a break. Juicing can giveyour body a healthy way to lose the fat you just have to beconsistent. Juicing can also be an excellent discipline you canreturn to again and again over a lifetime to support wellnessgoals. Try to strategically combine ingredients to maximize thenutritional value of the juice.

Oh, and remember to include healthy fats in your diet. In fact,good fats help train your brain and body to burn fat for calories,instead of sugar or starch for calories. It's a process called ketosis- which is a metabolic state in which the body's supply of energycomes from ketones in the blood as opposed to glycosis in whichthe body's supply of energy comes from blood glucose. You caninclude healthy fats that contain MCT's (Medium ChainTriglycerides), for example pure, unrefined coconut oil, easily inblended drinks, soups and dressings.

Remember to shop locally if you can, buy what’s in season andwhat is organic. Once you get home, don’t forget to give thosefruits and veggies a good wash so your juice recipe tastes exactlyhow YOU want it to taste.

The following are some recopies to try at home. For these recipesyou will need a juicer and a blender :

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Apple Berry Fiber – 2 whole apples, 2 celery stalks, 1 cucumber,1 C mixed seasonal berries, ½ lemon. Juice the apples, celery,cucumber and lemon. Place juice into blender with berries andblend on high until smooth. Apples are excellent sources of fiberwhile the berries provide the vitamins and antioxidants.

Green Pineapple Juice – ½ lemon, ½ bunch of fresh spinachleaves, 1 C fresh pineapple. Juice all ingredients together. Thelemon helps the body absorb the non-heme iron in the spinachand the bromelaine enzyme in the pineapple is high in vitamins Aand C, potassium and folate. This concoction is simply refreshing,bursting with goodness and also feels very filling.Orange Pineapple Chili Juice – 3 oranges (de-skinned), ½lemon, 1 C fresh pineapple, ½ jalapeño pepper (seeded). Spicyand sweet, this juice is full of vitamin C, contains enzymes thatcan dissolve accumulated mucus in the body, and also speeds upthe metabolic system.

Gingered Pear Juice – 1” of fresh ginger, ½ lemon, 1 apple, 2ripe pears. This juice is great for “moving things along” in thedigestive tract and is good for digestion.

CHAPTER FIVE : Don't Make Juicing ALonely Habit...

Juicing can be a lonely habit, depending on how you introducejuicing to those around you. In homes with children of differingages. However with juicing, this problem for most has beeneradicated or at the very least decreased to controllable levels.Juicing is an opportunity to get everyone in the home involved in ahealthy habit. To be successful at new habits, support from family

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and friends can be very beneficial. So, don't make juicing a lonelyhabit, and get your kids and family involved too!

Juicing is an efficient and fun way to get nutrition into the bodiesof growing children especially if they are picky eaters. The trick isto create juices that are vibrant and pleasant to drink, are alsorefreshing and are packed with replenishing nutrition.

However with younger children it would be advisable to dilute thejuices with water, as the concentrated form may be too much forthe underdeveloped body or taste buds to deal with. Introducingjuices to kids should be done in a gradual process with initialstages of diluting. Teenagers and older kids should have noproblems drinking juices.

It is better to choose fruits that are pleasing to your familyfirst. Starting out with single juice choices like apple or orangejuice before moving on the combinations is also advised, as thiswill allow the body and the child’s palate to get used to thesetastes. Remember, a child's palate is very simple and some foodscan also be allergens, so introduce one juice at a time for bestresults.

Once your family likes something, it might be a good time toswitch things up a bit. Instead of completely changing things upthough, maybe just simply swap an ingredient out of a recipe.

Some popular juice choices to begin with may include apple juice,pineapple and carrot juice, orange juice, orange and carrot juice,pear juice and apple and grape juice. These are all pretty sweetjuices so begin by watering them down first by at least 2:1(two parts juice to one part water).

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Popular vegetable juices can include carrots, beets, cucumberand lettuces. Test out with your family and see what works fortheir tastes. Juicing shouldn't be a lonely habit but often times itis. Now that juicing is very mainstream, be a juicing champion inyour circles - it's hip!

Orange Carrot Juice – 2 oranges (de-skinned), 4 carrots peeled,¼ lemon. Juice ingredients together and serve immediately.Carrots and oranges are high in betacarotene and vitamins A, Kand C.

Watermelon Agua Fresca – 2 cups of de-seeded andcubed, watermelon, 1/2 lime, juiced, 1/4 lemon, juiced. Blendingredients together. For a nice summer twist, freeze watermelonthe day before and blend frozen. It will make a delicious slushdrink.

Beginner Green Juice – 2 cucumbers (with or without skin),1 apple, 5 lettuce leaves, 1 celery stalk, and ¼ lemon with peel.Juice ingredients together and serve immediately. These greensare great sources of calcium, something growing children need.

CHAPTER SIX : No, Juicing Is Not AFountain Of Youth, but...

Nobody wants to age, it just happens. For some, it happensgracefully. For many, there are health challenges that rear theirugly heads. People have been juicing for decades and many havebenefitted greatly. No one should look to juicing or one singulardiet or product as a "proverbial fountain of youth" because thebody doesn't work that way. The aging body needsmany essential nutrients as well.

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Juicing benefits the body during aging, as it provides aunique combination of many essential vitamins, minerals, aminoacids, essential fatty acids, and enzymes that are generallyabsent in the standard diet.

Fruit, including papaya and pineapple are all really good forproviding digestive enzymes and vitamins. Many vegetables alsocontain some protein and amino acids, and antioxidants, whichare essential during the aging years.

Namely, berries, roots and green leafy vegetables are packedwith anti aging and vital nutrients, so try to use these types offruits and veggies when considering juicing for the aging.Antioxidants and substances that neutralize the free radicals inthe system ideally provide the body with what it needs to slow theaging process so make sure to find recipes that embrace thesetypes of fruits and veggies.

Enzymes are present in foods that have not been cooked, soadding fresh juice to the diet is one of the most delicious andeffective ways to get essential enzymes into the body.

Brightly colored fruits and vegetables are especially beneficial foranti aging because of their high antioxidant levels. Fruits includingoranges, cherries, tangerines, apples, blueberries, cranberries,other colorful berries, kiwi, and mangoes all contain a variety ofnutrients know to have positive effects on keeping the bodyhealthy at any age.

Apple Carrot Spice – 1 apple, 1 slice of ginger, 1 carrot, ½ cupcoconut water or water. The electrolytes from the coconut water

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add a slightly tropical taste. The nutrients from apples andcarrots promote a healthy heart, healthy vision and healthy skin.

Cholesterol Burner – 2 small radishes, 1 apple, ½ cucumber, 4stalks of celery, ½ cup of water (optional). Spicy, but delicious andtotally unexpected.

CHAPTER SEVEN : Juicing For Days Without Eating???

It doesn't quite sound appealing, but the truth is, people havebeen "fasting" for centuries. Even during "feast and famine" times,it was natural for the body to experience a little bit of purgingthrough the lack of eating. The juicing process is ideal fordetoxification of the body system, as it enhances the enzymes,vitamins and mineral absorption which in turn greatly benefits theimmune system.

Detoxing the body with a juicing regimen is becoming increasinglypopular. Most people have either heard of a "juice fast" or a "juicedetox". They are one in the same. There are many people whohave turned to a juice fast to help overcome a health challengewith great benefit and success but there are some who cannotsay the same.

Juicing, and the reasons for juicing and observing a multi-dayjuice cleanse, are personal. However, observing a juice cleanseshould be something you research in advance and also speakabout with a health care provider.

Many experience the benefits of doing a juice cleanse includingincreased energy, clearer skin and better digestion. There have

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been some who don't quite have that positive feeling during ajuice cleanse, and that can be normal too. Some may experiencemoodiness, digestive upset and skin outbreaks. Many of theseeffects are normal for most people. Others might even experienceheadaches. Just be cautious and do enough research on how ajuice cleanse might affect specific health conditions.

When the body is full of processed foods it can be difficult for thebody to process nutrients that are available in juices, especially ifthere is a build up chemicals and additives from processed foodsweighing the body down. However, adding juices on a daily basiswithout consuming solid foods can assist in the breakdown ofthese substances, and also help the body deliver the appropriateamount of oxygen and nutrients directly to the cell and tissues.

Some of the ideal ingredients to use in the juicing process fordetoxifying would include lettuce, dark green kale, carrots, beetgreens, cilantro, parsley, celery sticks, collard greens, endive,spinach, dandelion greens, cabbage both purple and green andlemons. Other vegetables great for detoxification are rootsincluding dandelion, burdock, ginger, daikon and turmeric.

Some people who practice this detoxifying regiment periodicallyattest to the fact that they no longer have cravings for sweetenedfoods and they can keep to a regular and healthy diet without anystruggles. Just keep in mind, juice cleansing is a commitment andcan be a good discipline seasonally.

Beet-Carrot-Ginger Juice – 1 small red beet, 5 carrots, 1cucumber, 1 apple, 1" of ginger and 1/2 lemon. Beets arepowerful detoxifiers because they help bring alkaline minerals intothe blood and also contain a component called betaine. Carrotscontain betacarotene and vitamin K, apples and lemons contain

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vitamin C and ginger has known benefits including relievinginflammation.

Green Dandelion Juice – 6 dinosaur kale leaves, 1 cucumber, 2stalks of celery, 1 handful of dandelion leaves, a handful ofparsley, 2 apples and 1/2 lemon. The apples and lemon will cutthe bitterness of the dandelion, so if you can stand bitter, it is bestto leave the apple out of the juice. Dandelion is known to providenutritional support to the liver and kidneys. All the greens willprovide chlorophyll, vitamins and minerals.

CHAPTER EIGHT : Juicing As A Lifestyle

It has already been established that juicing is a very healthyexercise to practice. This is also one of the contributing factorsthat ensure the individual’s chances of developing any medicalproblems are considerably lessened. By lowering the risk ofhaving diseases the juicing habit has proven to be one thateveryone should consider for its merits.

Incorporating juicing into your life is a healthy choice for many.Some people see juicing as an investment in health - sort ofpaying it forward. People want to stay young, feel healthy andlook great and juicing can contribute to the achievement of thosethings.

Some of the ingredients that can be used to combat or at least lower the risks of diseases and can be easily incorporated into existing or new juice recipes would include kale, cabbage, parsley, lettuces, celery, beets, carrots, cucumber and apples.

There are several very specific combinations that can be madedaily to help combat the symptoms of disease and eventually help

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restore damaged cells. Beets are particularly good because theyare known to help purify the blood and reduce the risk of hearthealth challenges. Actually, beets contain several really importantcompounds that can enhance health. They are a great source ofnitrates, which have been shown to boost exercise performance.

Tomato based juices are also fun, especially when tomatoes arein season. They add a delicious flavor and can be crafted intosweet juice combinations or made into savory juice combinations.They are very juicy, so these fruits (commonly mistaken forvegetables) are great additions to juicing recipes when in season.

Beet Roots Juice – 1 red beet, 5 carrots, 1 cucumber, 2 Tginger, 1/2 lemon, a handful of dandelion leaves. This might bebitter, so feel free to add an apple. Bitter for the liver is better.

The Tomato 8 – 2 ripe tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 2 celery stalks, 2carrots, 2" of daikon radish, 1 apple, small clove of garlic, 1/4lemon, a handful of parsley and 1 T of chopped onion. A deliciousmix of juicy and healthy vegetables with vitamins and minerals.

CHAPTER NINE : Can Juicing Reduce Stress OR Increase it?

Almost everyone adult and child alike has experienced bouts ofstress at various points in their daily life. For most, this is taken instride until it is no longer possible to do so, and when thishappens it almost always affects the health conditions. It isimportant to reduce stress, as a state of stress produces highlevels of cortisol - which can be responsible for a variety of healthconditions. It is responsible for inhibiting insulin production andcan increase the risk for type 2 diabetes.

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Stress can also depress the immune response which can be verychallenging during cold and flu season. Cortisol production canalso have a negative affect on weight gain because repeatedelevation levels of cortisol can affect the appetite and cravings forhigh-calorie foods.

On the flip side, juicing as a daily habit or practice can also bestressful for many who have never attempted to juice and don'tknow vegetable and fruit combinations to put together. However,creating a plan and schedule for juicing can actually make juicinga welcome discipline.

Apple, cherry and blueberry ingredients have been known to begood health boosting elements where the flavonoid can facilitatebetter lung functions and with this optimum breathing position theideal amounts of oxygen is then able to be circulated well with thebody system thus relieving any internal pressures felt when stresslevels are high and this eventually helps to lower the stresslevels.

Fruits like berries, apples and cherries contain antioxidantsand can contribute to relaxing the arteries. Leafy greens containcalcium and magnesium which are both really great for properfunctioning of the nerves and muscles. Citrus juices can helpboost immunity and keep the body's natural resistance fortifiedwhen bacterial and viral infections are present in theenvironment. When adrenaline levels increase, the body requiresmore vitamin C and since the body cannot produce vitamin c onits own, juicing can provide an abundant source of this vitamin.

Mint is also great for reducing stress levels, as it can provide acooling feeling in the mouth, as well as help ease digestion and

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the scent of mint can have a "de-stressing" effect on the moodand emotional state.

Banana Blueberry Kefir Blend – 1 ripe banana, 1 C frozenblueberries, 1 C raw milk kefir, and 1 C of juice (apple or orangework well, but use what you like. You can add a touch of freshmint if you do not suffer from reactions to salicylates. Blend all theingredients in your blender until smooth. This smoothie will supplythe probiotics, vitamins and minerals to benefit your body.

Cucumber Apple Mint – 2 apples, 2 cucumbers and 2 sprigs ofmint. This simple recipe is refreshing and soothing. Be cautious,as some people can have serious reactions to salicylates found inmint.

Wrapping UpNow that you know the basics of juicing hopefully this book hasgiven you a more solid understanding of the process of juicing,the equipment you'll need and also the health benefitspossible. Juicing has become very popular and is now agreat way to increase your mineral intake. It is a simple healthyhabit that you can control, that can deliver some awesomebenefits and can really taste great.

Freshly pressed juices contain nutrients, including an array ofvitamins and minerals, as well as phytonutrients, antioxidants andamino acids and proteins. Ensure that your juicer produces aproduct that maintains the enzymatic integrity of the vitamins andminerals. To get a premium quality juice, your tools will be just asimportant as the quality of the vegetables and fruits you use. Andremember, juice only organic produce to achieve a tasteful,quality and pesticide free juice.

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Now you have many new juice recipes you can start usingtomorrow. Make sure to customize your juice blends to suit yourhealth and wellness needs.

Wishing you good health and longevity!Charles [email protected]

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