Power Juice of the Day

>> Monday, March 9, 2009

Going Green

I received a comment on my blog last week that set me thinking about green juices. I've grown pretty reliant on having carrots, apple and ginger in my juice, which helps to offset the taste of the stronger vegetables, such as kale, spinach, etc. So, I set a challenge for myself to make a juice that was 100% green. Going green is in these days, right?

We all know that we should eat more leafy greens, so how do we incorporate more greens into juice? I started by emptying out my refrigerator, and picking out all green veggies. I came up with the following:

  • 1/2 Cucumber
  • 2 sticks of celery
  • Head of broccoli
  • 4 kale leaves
  • 1 leaf of Swiss Chard
  • 1/2 Sweet green pepper
  • Handful of sprout salad mix
To my surprise, it tasted good, albeit a little strong, but was very drinkable. I can see why "green" drinks are labeled "Super Juices". I'll be adding this one into my regular diet.(But if I'm being honest, I'd probably add a carrot or two, or a beet, into this juice next time to sweeten it up a bit.)

Green is Good! This simple juice is overloaded with nutrients:

Cucumber: Naturally distilled water which helps regulate body temperature, helps in cell hydration, waste removal and dissolution of kidney stones. Lots of silica in the skin, which strengthens connective tissue.

Celery: Aids in treatment of respiratory ailments such as asthma. Helps prevent colon and stomach cancers. Acts as a natual diet aid as it curbs appetite. High in potassium, essential amino acids, Vit. A, B-complex, C, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium…

Broccoli:Helps prevent cancer, Vit. C, calcium, phosphorous, essential amino acids.

Kale: Great for calcium, helps prevent cancer, helps oxygenate the blood and improve cell circulation. Also is a good source of chlorophyll, provitamin A, Vit. C, E, B6 , K and folic acid.

Chard: High in Thiamin, Folate, Zinc, Vit. A, C, E, K, B6, Calcium, Iron, and more…

Green Pepper: Vit. C, silicon, helps intestinal issues. Also good source for calcium, phosphorus, potassium

Sprouts: Phytochemicals help protect against disease, and cancers. High source of protein, chlorophyll, Vit. B12

If you like this health and nutrient information, check out "Power Juices Super Drinks" by Steve Meyerowitz.

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Anonymous March 11, 2009 at 10:19 AM  

I tried this juice and was surprised also. It took me a while to drink it, but I really feel good about it. Thanks for your helpful recipes.

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Juice of the Day

Carrot, Apple & Ginger

You will need: 1 apple, 3-4 carrots, and a slice of ginger.

Juice the apple and carrots and ginger slice in the juicer. Serve immediately!

Delicious!

This is a juice that I use as a baseline for other juices. To add more "power" try adding the following ingredients:

- Stick of Celery
- Handful of Alfalfa sprouts
- Some kale, spinach, other leafy greens


Soup of the Day - the healthy way!

Butternut Squash & Orange Juice

Split a butternut squash down the middle, and scoop out the seeds and set aside. Wash & dry and place on a baking tray. Place a tablespoon of orange juice in the cavity. Cover with foil and bake in a 375 deg. oven for about 45 mins - 1 hr. Test the flesh with a fork - when its soft, its done! Meanwhile, while the squash is cooking, wash the seeds, removing fibers of flesh, and place on a baking tray to dry. Remove baked squash from the oven and allow to cool. Pour the OJ into a blender, and scoop out all of the flesh into the blender, discarding the skins. Puree the squash, and then pour into a saucepan. Add about 6 cups of distilled or spring water (do not use tap water, as it contains chlorine etc which defeats your healthy mission). Bring to the boil and its ready to eat!

When the seeds have dried, bake them in the oven for 30 mins until roasted. Sprinkle on top of the soup and serve.

Enjoy!

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