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Sweet Beet Smoothie

9/10/2020

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This juice was adapted from 5lbs in 5 DAYS by Jason Vale.  I have adapted it by making 2 juice bases at once and using frozen mixed berries in a blender to finish it. (makes 2 juices)
Ingredients (base)
  • 2 organic granny smith apples
  • 4 carrots
  • 2 medium beets
Juice all above ingredients and transfer and divide the juice into 2 (2 cup) glass jars and seal and store in the fridge or freeze (if not using it that day).
When you are ready to serve transfer the juice to a blender or NutriBullet and add (per serving):
  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries
Blend and serve immediately.

Go here to print this recipe:  recipe_juice_sweet_beet_smoothie.docx
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Minty Sunshine

9/10/2020

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This juice was adapted from 5lbs in 5 DAYS by Jason Vale.  I have adapted it by making 2 juice bases at once and using mint leaves and ice cubes in a blender to finish it. (makes 2 juices)
Ingredients (base)
  • 4 large juicy oranges, peeled or squeezed by hand to extract juice
  • 6 medium carrots
  • 1 inch of ginger
Juice all above ingredients and transfer and divide the juice into 2 (2 cup) glass jars and seal and store in the fridge or freeze (if not using it that day).
When you are ready to serve transfer the juice to a blender or NutriBullet and add (per serving):
  • 4 sprigs of mint
  • 3 ice cubes (made from filtered water) optional
Blend and serve immediately.

* Go here to print this page:  recipe_juice_minty_sunshine.docx
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Nature's Super Blend

9/10/2020

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This juice was adapted from 5lbs in 5 DAYS by Jason Vale.  I have adapted it by making 2 juice bases at once and using avocado and spinach in a blender to finish it. (makes 2 juices)
Ingredients (base)
  • 4 organic granny smith apples
  • 1 small zucchini
  • 2 limes, peeled
  • 4 carrots
  • 1 stalk celery
  • ½ medium cucumber
  • 2 inches broccoli stem
  • 1 bell pepper
Juice all above ingredients and transfer and divide the juice into 2 (2 cup) glass jars and seal and store in the fridge or freeze (if not using it that day).
When you are ready to serve transfer the juice to a blender or NutriBullet and add (per serving):
  • 1 handful of spinach
  • ½ avocado
  • 3 ice cubes (made from filtered water) optional
Blend and serve immediately.

*Go here to print this recipe: recipe_juice_natures_super_blend.docx
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The Green Refresher

9/10/2020

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This juice was adapted from 5lbs in 5 DAYS by Jason Vale.  I have adapted it by making 2 juice bases at once and using spinach and ice cubes in a blender to finish it. (makes 2 juices)
Ingredients (base)
  • 2 organic granny smith apples
  • 2 pears
  • ½ medium cucumber
  • 2 inches broccoli stems*
  • 2 limes, peeled
Juice all above ingredients and transfer and divide the juice into 2 (2 cup) glass jars and seal and store in the fridge or freeze (if not using it that day).
When you are ready to serve transfer the juice to a blender or NutriBullet and add (per serving)
  • 2 handfuls of spinach
  • 3 ice cubes (made from filtered water) optional
Blend and serve immediately.
*To save on waste, buy two heads of broccoli.  Prep- wash and cut off the florets and freeze for stir-fry or Green Goodness Soup. The stems alone will stay fresh for 1-2 weeks in the crisper.
 
*Go here to print this recipe: recipe_juice_green_refresher.docx
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The Natural Energizer

7/29/2020

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​This juice was adapted from 5lbs in 5 DAYS by Jason Vale.  I have adapted it by making 2 juice bases at once and using frozen pineapple and spinach in a blender to finish it. (makes 2 juice bases)
Ingredients (base)
  • ½ a medium cucumber
  • 1 small zucchini
  • 1 small fennel bulb
  • 1 package snap peas or beans (approximately 30 fresh)
  • 1 lime, peeled
Juice all above ingredients and transfer and divide the juice into 2 (2 cup) glass jars. Seal and store in fridge for same day use or freeze.
When you are ready to serve transfer the base juice to a blender or NutriBullet and add (per serving):
  • ½ cup frozen pineapple
  • 1 large handful of spinach
  • 3 ice cubes (made from filtered water) optional
Blend and serve immediately.

Go here to print this recipe:  recipe_juice_the_natural_energizer.docx
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Berry Banana Crunch

7/18/2020

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​This juice was adapted from 5lbs in 5 DAYS by Jason Vale.  I have adapted it by making 2 juice bases at once and using frozen berries, a frozen banana, seeds and spinach in a blender to finish it. (makes 2 juices)
Ingredients (base)
  • 4 Granny Smith apples, organic
Juice all above ingredients and transfer and divide the juice into 2 (2 cup) glass jars and seal and store in the fridge or freeze (if not using it that day).
When you are ready to serve transfer the juice to a blender or NutriBullet and add (per serving):
  • 1 cup frozen berries
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 Tbs. mixed seeds pumpkin and sunflower, raw unsalted
  • 1 handful of spinach
  • Optional: add filtered water if it is too thick
Blend and serve immediately.

Go here to print this recipe:  recipe_juice_berry_banana_crunch.docx
 
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Cellulite Purger

7/18/2020

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​This juice was adapted from FMTV 21 DAY CHALLENGE.  I have adapted it by making 2 juice bases at once and using fresh mint and ice cubes in a blender to finish it. (makes 2 juice bases)
Ingredients (base)
  • 4 red grapefruit, peeled
  • 2 oranges, peeled
Juice all above ingredients and transfer and divide the juice into 2 (2 cup) glass jars. Seal and store in fridge for same day use or freeze.
When you are ready to serve transfer the base juice to a blender or NutriBullet and add (per serving):
  • 1 sprig of mint leaves
  • 3 ice cubes (made from filtered water)
Blend and serve immediately.

Go here to print this recipe:  recipe_juice_cellulite_purger.docx
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Veggie Power Smoothie

7/18/2020

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​This juice was adapted from 5lbs in 5 DAYS by Jason Vale.  I have adapted it by making 2 juice bases at once and using spinach, avocado and ice cubes in a blender to finish it. (makes 2 juice bases)
Ingredients (base)
  • 4 Granny Smith apples, organic
  • 1 lemon, peeled
  • 1 stalk of celery
  • ½ a medium cucumber
  • 2 inches of broccoli stem
Juice all above ingredients and transfer and divide the juice into 2 (2 cup) glass jars. Seal and store in fridge for same day use or freeze.
When you are ready to serve transfer the base juice to a blender or NutriBullet and add (per serving):
  • 2 large handfuls of spinach
  • ½ avocado
  • 3 ice cubes (made from filtered water)
Blend and serve immediately.
Go here to print this recipe:  recipe_juice_veggie_power_smoothie.docx
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Turbo with a Kick of Ginger

7/16/2020

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This juice was adapted from 5lbs in 5 DAYS by Jason Vale.  I have adapted it by making 2 juice bases at once and using frozen pineapple and spinach in a blender to finish it. (makes 2 juices)
Ingredients (base)
  • 4 organic granny smith apples
  • 1 lime, peeled
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 2-3 inches of cucumber
  • 1 inch of ginger
Juice all above ingredients and transfer and divide the juice into 2 (2 cup) glass jars and seal and store in the fridge or freeze (if not using it that day).
When you are ready to serve transfer the juice to a blender or NutriBullet and add (per serving):
Ingredients (finishing)
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1 handful of spinach
  • ¼ avocado
  • 3 ice cubes (made from filtered water) optional
Blend and serve immediately.
​Go here to print this recipe: recipe_juice_turbo_with_a_kick_of_ginger.docx
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JUICING TIPS AND TRICKS

7/16/2020

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Juicing.  We all know it is so good for us but what a mess and hassle.  I have developed a few tricks out of necessity so that I am more likely to incorporate juicing into my day.  There is however some nutritional compromises that will be met so if you a juicing to support an anti-cancer diet and/or need to squeeze every last nutrient out of the juice the ideal juicing scenario is:
  • Use a masticating juicer over a centrifugal juicer as this doesn't heat up the juice.
  • Drink the juice in the first 30 minutes after preparing it.
  • Keep the juicer on your counter ready to go at all times.
  • Use all organic produce
That being said, I like to bulk juice.  It's less messy, less clean up, less time and it's a great way of getting rid of all of your extra vegetables that would normally rot in your veggie drawer.  Here's some ideas:
  • Bulk juice before my weekly shopping trip to empty my veggie drawer and ensure all my produce is super fresh and nothing just rots in the fridge.  
  • If you've got too much of one fruit or vegetable and you are afraid it is going to go off before you use it, Juice it all and freeze it in it's own glass container.  A good example is cucumbers that are so wonderful at extending juices but can go off quickly.
  • Freeze extra spinach in ziplock bags before it goes off.
  • Always buy bananas.  If they go brown, remove the skin and freeze them in ziploc bags.  They are perfect for smoothies and making faux ice cream.
  • Recipes that call for brocolli stems are common.  The broccoli stem will last a few weeks in the crisper drawer but the florets won't.  I wash and remove all the broccoli florets and freeze for soups and stirfry.
  • All vegetable pulp (no fruit) can be used to make veggie broths and there are some recipes that call for pulp to make dehydrated crackers.
  • Before turning on the juicer, make sure you line the pulp collection container with a compostable kitchen liner to facilitate clean up (unless you are using the pulp for other purposes).
  • Buy a dozen 2-cup mason jars with lids and buy little labels for storing and freezing.
  • As you will be juicing large quantities, use a large (4 cup) glass measuring cup to collect the juice.
  • Juice hard fruits and vegetables to make a 'base' juice.  Light vegetables like spinach and other greens, herbs and frozen fruits are added in a blender to the base juice before serving.  If you have a centrifugal juicer, those herbs and greens will just fly through without being properly juiced.  This way you can retain the all nutrition and flavor of the greens and also save some money. 
  • If you can't afford organic produce for some items, make sure you peel it to limit your exposure to pesticides.
  • You get more juice if you use a citrus juicer for your lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit rather than peeling them.  It's faster too.  You can buy some good quality citrus juicers that have non-slip bases and big collection bowls.  All you need is some muscle.
  • Make 2 juices at a time. Divide the liquid in 2 2-cup mason jars, label and freeze.  Freezing the base juice helps to retain the nutrients. Simply thaw out the juice in the fridge overnight to use the next day. Then you can add your base juice to a blender or Nutribullet along with the greens, herbs and frozen fruit or ice depending on the juice recipe.
  • Use frozen organic berries for your blender juices.
  • Use frozen pineapple rather than fresh.  It adds some thickness and coldness to the blender juice, it isn't as messy and you don't have to worry about it going off in the fridge.
  • Make as many base juices as freezer space allows. Then you can freeze them all. Empty and clean you juicer parts and store away until the next batch. You may have to empty your pulp container and rinse the parts if you are making lots of base juice to ensure the juicer is working efficiently.
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