Juice!

I started to get tired, after about 3 months of keeping up with baby girl and the various demands of her 3 big sisters.  I don't get much time these days to catch up with my favorite blogs, but I happened to see a snippet on my pal, Julie's, blog about juicing and how she felt so great. 

I sent her a note, she told me to check out 'Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead,' and that was all I needed to know.  I did, that day while working on an order...free, on hulu.  Wow...eye opening!  I did my research, asked around, got recommendations, and two days later, I picked up a juicer and A TON of fresh fruits and veggies.

I've been docummenting each juice that I concoct.  All made up by me!  I should probably consult a recipe book or something, but so far, so good.

Week one:

  

 

I feel so good!  I've replaced my coffee (which I've never 'had' to have) and normal oatmeal, cereal or yogurt, fruit, granola breakfast, with fresh juice.

I'm learning each day and having so much fun with it.  And plus, my kids want to try them and even like them most of the time!  It's a great way to get the greens and veggies into their little bodies.

So far, I've learned I don't love juiced celery or beets and don't use much ginger at all!  See that chunk in the last photo?  Too much!! ;)  Carrots are great, spinach and kale don't change the flavor much, but definitely add the green color and all fruits are good so far.

What about you...have you juiced?  Favorite recipe? Or would you rather just eat these things whole? ;)

Jamie :)

Comments

[Julie]

HOOORAY!!!!!!!!!! Your skin is going to glow more than normal too.

[laura]

I haven't juiced in years, but have been wanting to again. My fears though is how is affects diabetes. I haven't really done the research to figure it out but I guess it really just boils down to trying it and seeing how I do, right? My favorite from back in the day was carrot/apple. Hmmm..I think it is time to pull my juicer down from the cabinet and give it a go.
Thanks for the inspirations!
blessings
~*~

[Miss Linda]

We do juice but, need to find a new juicer. Ours leaks. Is there a brand that you recomend? The combinations are endless. I love the sweetness of apples, berries and pineapple. It is so good for you. Glad you and family are doing well.

[Vanessa]

WE juice, we love it! My fave is carrot and beet.

I am a beet addict though.

I crave beets, even canned ones. Insane I know.

How are you friend???

I saw that movie when it came out.

Lovee was a strict major vegetarian juicer guy for 30+ years. (only had juice, vitamins, steamed veggies, nuts and grains)

He is still pretty/very healthy, but I bake him too many goodies now too.

OUr first dates were to a juice bar. How funny!

Also, I make fresh orange juice every single morning.

We buy soooooooo many oranges a couple times a week.

I get a HUGE jolt from a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice. I am not kidding, it's like nothing ever comes close to fixing me like oj. If you are tired or feel hung over just from being busy too late at night, fresh squeezed orange juice, and ZING!!

OH MY!!

I have a little electric orange juice juicer.

It's great!!

xoxo