Juicing

Juice juice juice. I love juice. It seems like juicing is the newest "thing". Thats fine with me… I don't really care if it's a fad or not. I LOVE it. There is something so delicious about making your own juice… maybe its the labor of chopping vegetables and slicing 3 fingers with your brand new knives (true story) or the obnoxious clean up time because for some reason no one has come up with a self cleaning juicer (come on, that would do so well). But whatever it is… it's extra delicious and no juice in the store compares.



I have done multiple juice cleanses and I feel amazing every time I do it. Last week I did a combined plan from Reboot With Joe and Jason Vale (which I personally prefer) and it was awesome! I felt so amazing during it. I wanted to share my first grocery trip for the week. This was for the first 4 days:

There are many benefits to juicing but Ill leave that to be explained by Joe and Jason. 

There is an ongoing debate whether juice or smoothies are healthier… I personally think they both have their place. I like to make my juice then blend extra spinach or avocado in with it (and some ice because I like my juice cold). Anyways, fresh juice… green smoothie… you cant go wrong with eating (or drinking) this many greens and fresh fruit! 

Benefits of apples: prevents asthma, cleanses liver, reduces cholesterol, boosts immune system, offers healthy nutrients like vitamin C and iron, prevents cancer, improves eye health, anti inflammatory for skin. Benefits of oranges: vitamin C, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, high in antioxidants, protects against cancer and heart disease. Benefits of cucumbers: high in vitamin K, provides source of copper, source of calcium.

Benefits of pineapple: anti inflammatory, digestive aid, natural antioxidant, high in vitamin C, contains B6, boosts immune system, rich in potassium, promotes kidney function. Benefits of lemon: cleanses kidney and digestive system, helps body remove toxins, rich in vitamin C, helps body to absorb calcium, helps to improve sleep, strengthens immune system. Benefits of lime: high in vitamin C, eases constipation, regulates body's absorption of sugar into the blood stream, aids in weight loss, anti inflammatory. Benefits of ginger: more than 12 types of anti-oxidants, contains protein, calcium, iron, vitamin C and more, aids in digestion, relieves muscle pain and soreness, reduces flatulence, eases nausea.  Benefits of spinach: loaded with vitamins (A, K, D and E) good source of Omega 3 fats acids, anti cancer, anti inflammatory, alkalizes the body, nourishes eyes, strengthens bones. 

Benefits of carrots: improved vision, cancer prevention, anti-aging, glowing skin, powerful antiseptic, prevents heart disease, cleanses the body, healthy teeth and gums, prevents stroke. Benefits of celery: anti inflammatory, aids in digestion, lowers cholesterol, fights cancer, lowers blood pressure, calming effect on the nervous system, aids in weight loss, increased sexuality, eliminates toxins. Benefits of beets: reverses chronic disease, prevents skin inflammation, prevents cancer, prevents birth defects, healthy for eyes, good source of iron, stimulates the function of liver cells and protects the liver, heals gout, kidney and gall bladder, normalize blood pressure, improves production of stomach acid. Benefits of kale: high in iron, high in vitamin K, filled with antioxidants protects against various cancers, anti inflammatory, lowers cholesterol levels, high in vitamin A, great for vision, helps immune system, high in vitamin C, high in calcium, maintains cartilage and joint flexibility, good for detox.