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Juice Junkies

 

 

It’s all about the squeeze!

 

 

There is a definite turn in the way people are starting to think about their health and well-being....and that’s good!  We are starting to question information and direction that would have ordinarily been un-questionably accepted.  For some of us, the medical route has failed and we have been left in limbo.  For others, the diet industry has meant a permanent round-about of yo-yo dieting.  Whatever your reason.....

 

.....It’s time to take a stand and make healing and health your No.1 priority!

 

We all have the power to bring about better healing if we allow our bodies the right set of circumstances.  Diet and nutrition are major factors in this role.

 

Juicing is key!

 

Why.....

 

1.  Freshly squeezed juices are packed full of nutrients, vitamins and living enzymes.

 

⦁ Drinking the juice of fresh vegetables and fruits by-passes your stomach and hits your blood stream with a BANG.

 

⦁ Detoxifying with nutrient dense, enzyme laden juices allows you to feed your body with exactly what it needs.

 

⦁ Digestive tract has time to rest and re-coup.

 

⦁ You are now hosing out the debris on the inside!

 

When you juice you allow the body to heal itself, you create energy that is normally used for digestion, you feed your cells vital force, but most importantly.....you take your health to a new level of well-being.

 

‘When you heal the whole body – you heal everything’ Elizabeth Gerson (The Gerson Therapy)

 

Imagine never taking a bath or a shower.....on the inside!

 

And before you all start shouting at me  I know the body has a natural tendency to cleanse....BUT.....the typical western diet determines how effective that cleanse is.  Its a bit like expecting a shiny fresh clean floor after using dirty greasy water.....aint gonna happen!  Our bodies can only do so much, and unless we ‘help’ it, we can’t expect too much.

 

Oh and just for the record – i’m talking about juicing fresh vegetables and fruits....NOT buying it in a carton, tub or bottle.  There is NO substitute for the ‘real’ thing....unless you’ve contacted a company that specialise in (literally) juicing on your behalf.

 

I hope you love the juices and smoothies on the next few pages?  If you have a particular favourite that you would like to share, please send it via the contact page with your name, and i’ll put it up

 

Keep checking in for new recipes!

 

 

Hug in a mug

 

Ingredients:

 

Juice ½ apple

Juice 1/3 lemon (wax free)

3 cm piece of peeled fresh ginger

Tsp of honey

Cinnamon powder

 

Method:

Place the teaspoon of honey and the ginger into a large mug, fill with boiled water.  Stir in the juice.

Add a sprinkle of cinnamon and find a large comfy sofa.  Hold with both hands and sip slowly.

 

 

 

 

Red Devil

 

Ingredients:

 

1 large beetroot

1 large apple (not granny smiths)

2 carrots

¼ lemon (outer skin removed)

 

Method:

 

Juice all ingredients and serve in a cold glass with ice.

 

Fly High

 

 

Start the day with an instant boost to your brain and body!

Gently stimulation will remove excess fluids that accumulate overnight.

Great bug fighter too....

 

Ingredients:

 

4 Carrots (topped & tailed)

1 apple (not granny smith)

1 kiwi fruit

Handful of parsley (keep stems)

Handful spinach leaves

 

Method:

Juice everything and pour over ice into a glass.  Garnish with peppermint leaves.

 

Fountain of Youth

 

In today’s busy society we need all the help we can get! This is a super hydration drink with the benefit of superfoods.

Anti-oxidants in the blueberries provide protection !

 

 

Ingredients:

 

1 cup of coconut water

2 tablespoons of (soaked) chia seeds

1 scoop of greens powder

1 tablespoon of organic virgin coconut oil

1 scoop of plant based protein

¼ cup of frozen wild blueberries

½ frozen banana

Ice

 

 

 

Method:

 

Blend everything except the frozen fruit

Add in the frozen fruit afterwards and continue to blend – pour into your favourite glass.

 

 

Body Cleanser

 

This refreshing and sweet smoothie is high in Vitamins A, C and K, and packed with lots of other nutrients and antioxidants. Spinach is recognized as a great cleanser due to its detoxification, supporting vitamin and mineral content.  Cantaloupes are one of the most alkalizing fruits and coriander supports the elimination of toxins through the kidneys as well as a host of other benefits.

 

 

Ingredients: (Serves 2)

        Half Cantaloupe chopped into chunks.

Handful of fresh baby spinach leaves

Small handful chopped fresh coriander

4 ice cubes

 

Method:

Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix. Extra water can be added to reach desired consistency.

 

 

 

Smoothie Popsicles - A Healthy Treat

 

 

Especially for the kids…. or the kid in you!

 

A perfect treat with plenty of goodness thrown in.

 

Tip: run some hot water on the sides so that they loosen before removing.

 

Ingredients:

 

2 cups of coconut or almond milk

1 banana (peeled)

½ Ib fresh strawberries

2 tsp of your favorite protein powder (hemp or flax)

 

Method:

Add all into a blender and blend until smooth.  Divide evenly into ice-pop moulds and freeze for at least 4 -6 hours.  If you don’t want to eat immediately – store in freezer friendly bags.  They will last up to 2 weeks.

Enjoy!

 

 

Pineapple Paradise

 

¼ Pineapple (remove skin and centre core)

1 tsp coconut oil

250 mls of either coconut water or milk

1 frozen banana

1 generous teaspoon of organic peanut butter

1 scoop of super greens

 

Method:

Add all ingredients to blender and mix until smooth

 

 

 

Green Giant

 

1 stick of celery

Large handful of spinach

2-3 large kale leaves

¼ cucumber

¼ courgette

2 golden delicious apples

¼ lime (skin off)

 

Method:

Juice all ingredients and pour over ice

 

 

 

Blood Builder

 

½ large beetroot

1 golden delicious apple

¼ pineapple or large handful of grapes

½ stick celery

¼ cucumber

Handful of spinach or kale

½ lime (peeled)

½ Avocado (de-seeded and peeled)

Small piece of ginger (optional)

Ice

 

Method:

Juice all ingredients except avocado and ice.

Pour juice into blender and add avocado and ice.  Blend until creamy.

 

 

 

 

Green Giant Smoothie

 

2 x apples

1 x stick of celery

Handful of kale or spinach

½ lime

1 x medium carrot

¼ cucumber

¼ avocado

2 x ice cubes

 

Method:

Add avocado and ice to a blender

Juice everything else and add to blender

Blend until creamy

 

 

 

 

VERY Berry smoothie

 

1 x pear

1 x apple

1 x cup of strawberries

½ cup of blueberries

½ cup of raspberries

½ banana

2 x ice cubes

 

Method:

Juice the pear, apple and strawberries

Add everything else to blender and pour in juice

Blend until creamy

 

 

 

 

Monkey Business

 

250mls of almond milk

1 x teaspoon of nut butter

¼ cup of pre-soaked sunflower seeds

½ cup of pre-soaked cashew nuts

1 x banana

 

Method:

Place everything in the blender and whizz until creamy.

 

 

Yellow Peril

 

3 x parsnips

1 x pear

1’ piece of ginger

¼ lemon

 

Method:

Juice everything and pour over ice!  Simple

 

 

 

 

Celery juice is highly nutritious and one of the most hydrating foods we can put in our bodies. Because it is incredibly alkalizing, it equalizes the body's PH, which is vital for peak health. In ancient times, it was considered a medicinal herb used to treat a variety of health complaints.

 

Healthy Joints

 

2 x Golden delicious apples

2 x sticks of celery

2 x carrots

 

Method:

Juice everything and pour over ice!

 

 

Packed full of vitamin C – perfect for keeping colds and flu’s away as well as healthy glowing skin

 

 

Sunny Side-up

 

1 x orange

1 x large red bell pepper

3 x carrots

½ lemon

 

Method:

Juice and pour over ice!