The Power of Juicing: The object of juicing is for nourishment and partaking in a daily juice has many health properties (see below). Unlike a smoothie, a juice is not something that is necessarily sipped on and thoroughly enjoyed. If you want to start juicing, remove any thoughts from your mind this is a journey in deliciousness. It’s not. It’s for nutritional and hydrating purposes, if you enjoy the taste, that’s a bonus.
Sunburst juice is loaded with beta carotene. The body converts beta carotene into vitamin A – essential for healthy skin, eyes, mucus membranes & our immune system. Sunburst juice is also high in vitamin C – a powerful antioxidant, supporter of brain health, our immune system, helps iron absorption & can lower the risk of heart disease. It’s also beneficial to our skin, especially as we age.
sunburst juice
Juice is more palatable if the fruits & vegetables are cold when you juice them. It is always best to drink the juice immediately after juicing. In a pinch, store in a jar with minimal air space one to three hours.
1 orange, peeled
2 red, orange or yellow bells peppers, halved & seeds removed (capsicum)
12 medium strawberries, hulled
5 medium carrots, trimmed of tops
Add ingredients in the order given, into the chute of a juice extractor & collect the juice in a jug or glass. Makes about 2 cups.
Sunburst juice is loaded with beta carotene. The body converts beta carotene into vitamin A – essential for healthy skin, eyes, mucus membranes & our immune system. Sunburst juice is also high in vitamin C – a powerful antioxidant, supporter of brain health, our immune system, helps iron absorption & can lower the risk of heart disease. It’s also beneficial to our skin, especially as we age.
One sure way to receive your daily dose of many essential nutrients required for optimal health for your body, is from the juice of vegetables & a little fruit, using a specific juice extractor that removes the pulp from the vegetables & fruit, leaving only the juice. This hydrating green juice is perfect first thing in the morning (or any time really) to hydrate you after a night’s sleep or a hot workout. It contains spinach, cucumber, celery, apple & lemon.
hydrating green juice
This juice will give you a lot of the hydration needed after a long night’s sleep. As well as much needed essential nutrients, easily absorbed by the body without the fiber.
8 oz spinach leaves & stems (250g)
1 English cucumber (telegraph)
1/2 bunch of celery, include any leaves
1 small apple, halved
1 lemon, peeled
Make sure to wash all the ingredients first. Tightly pack the spinach into bundles & feed them one at time, into the chute of the juice extractor along with the other ingredients in the order given, ensuring you have a jug to collect the juice. Makes about 3 cups (750ml).
Purple antioxidant juice made from beets, red cabbage, carrots, blueberries & red grapes, is a powerful juice that can aid in giving you a bit of a clean-out & help with overall health. We don’t suggest this juice to newbie juicers because of its antioxidant properties. But it’s a good juice & one to turn to after being sick, taking cold & flu medications &/or antibiotics.
purple antioxidant juice
This is a powerful juice largely in part due to the beets. Beets can really give your system a good clean-out & can turn your pee & poop crimson, so don’t be alarmed.
1 beet, trimmed & halved
2 carrots, trimmed of their tops
1 cup red grapes
1/4 red cabbage
1 cup blueberries or blackberries
Feed the ingredients, in the order given, into the chute of a juice extractor & collect the juice in a jug or glass. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
Pineapple Zinger: Heady, tropical & sweet pineapple contains the enzyme ‘bromelain’ said to help arthritis, inflammation, nasal swelling & muscle soreness (give us a bucket of it will you!). We know bromelain as the enzyme that helps to break down fat. Pineapple Zinger Juice will hydrate you & as the name implies – will give you a nice lift. Containing cucumber, pineapple, jalapeno, lime & romaine lettuce – the jalapeno is surprisingly, not hot, but instead adds a fabulous little punch to the juice.
pineapple zinger juice
This juice will give you a much-needed boost in hydration & energy. Containing a jalapeno, it’s not particularly hot but if you’re concerned, then try a half to begin. This is one of my favorite juices.
1/2 small pineapple, peeled & cored
1 jalapeno, stem removed
1 English cucumber
1/2 romaine lettuce, quartered
1 lime, peeled
Feed the ingredients, in the order given, into the chute of a juice extractor & collect the juice in a jug or glass. Makes about 3 cups.
BENEFITS TO JUICING:
There are many benefits to juicing – whether you do a juice fast or incorporate a juice into your day – perhaps, like I do & try replacing one meal with a juice. Here are some benefits I have found from juicing:
- high dose of nutrients
- hydrating
- helps increase energy levels – probably due to the hydrating properties
- eases pain associated with arthritis
- helps skin irritations
- helps boost the immune system
- healing
- glowing skin
- better gut health – improves digestion
- helps rid the body of excess fluid build up
- can aid in weight loss
- better sleep (when doing a juice fast)
Juicing can be a game-changing for your health, so give it a try.
