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March 19, 2009

Cleanse and rejuvenate with juice

By Kashi
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

Packed with nutrients, drinking freshly juiced fruits and vegetables helps nourish and support your body’s natural detoxification processes. While the health properties of juices are many and varied, each juice has unique qualities that can support your journey towards health. What’s great about fresh juice is that even the less appealing can taste delicious in combination with sweet juices like apple, grape, orange, and pomegranate. When you’re working on inner purity and wholeness, try drinking juices known for their health-supporting properties. For example, if you want to support your digestion, try boosting your favorite juice recipe with some lemon juice, which helps stimulate the release of digestive enzymes. Interested in supporting your liver’s natural detoxification processes? Splash some dandelion greens in. Or, if you want to help replenish your body with natural minerals, add a little beet juice to your glass for a unique twist. Today, challenge yourself to learn more about the benefits of various fresh juices and then plan on drinking some to supplement your health program. When you’re ready to indulge, try juicing your own fruits and vegetables or head to a local juice bar.

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    dskipraz commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Purchased a “Jack Lelane” juicer this summer; used it several times. Last time with hand picked Concord grapes . . . oh my!!! Delic!!! Makes me wonder why we don’t use it more often, then I remember . . . .time!!!!

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    firenumone commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    I have stated juicing and love carrot juice. I mixed ginger, cinniman, tumaric,ginger with beets, beet greens,carrots, apple and grape. real good next time i’ll add ceyenne pepper and probably vine grown tomatoes instead of grape and apple juice. I like my juice with alittle zip. I make a real good tomato soup with tomatoes,onions,celery,ceyenne,tumeric,ginger and mineral salt(just a pinch). then I juice the mixture. Then I heat it up and yum. I do not cook though just warm up. I also like this mixture not juiced. You can use a little soya,coconut,or rice milk if tomatoes bother you.

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    lboseman commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    I just started juicing again this past weekend. My husband and I made a delicious apple, carrot and ginger juice the first night. The second we made carrot and pineapple. I am really excited to be getting back into juicing. I want to try a juice fast soon!!! I purchased a Breville juicer and it is great. Two speeds and a wide chute. Let’s keep each other encouaged!!!

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    uga1981 commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    i have a juicer that i love – i love doing orange and or tangerine – i usually add a couple of carrots to this – i think the trick is to invest in a really good juicer for use at home – try making your juice on sunday night for the upcoming week -

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    talbemc commented on this. almost 3 years ago

    i began a juice fast yesterday and feel great! today i had a double apple, celery, kale, carrot, and ginger juice. it was divine!