Continuing our Juice recipe series (those which don’t require a juicer), this is a great juice for after your workouts! Almonds’ protein helps build and repair muscle, plus the potassium (twice as much as you get in two bananas) balances your electrolytes and fluids.
Simply blend, and enjoy!
Continuing the series of immune booster juices, this is a straight-forward juice recipe that will help you battle any pesky little immune busters that may be lurking in your bod, and give you a feel-good, natural energy booster. Ward off colds with this vitamin bomb! The kiwis alone pack nearly twice your daily vitamin C—and the citrus delivers even more of the cold-busting vitamin.
Enjoy!
And for the third installment today on my Juice focus, I’ve chosen one that I leave for those cheat days when I’m ok loading up on fruits because there aren’t any greens to help balance the sugar spike. That said, this is a great recipe packed with powerful antioxidants, and so long as you indulge now and then on a treat like this, your body can handle the insulin spike with ease, and by adding a nut butter to add some protein and fiber, you can help balance the effects of the fruits.
Enjoy!
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Note: to increase thickness to a smoothie consistency, add 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt or about 1 cup of ice and Dairy-free Milk of choice. Other great options are to add 1 banana or 1 whole avocado.
Antioxidants in berries boast potent anti-aging benefits.
Ingredients: Blueberries, strawberries, mango
Calories: 151
Continuing my juicing series for the day, here’s one that promises to help lift your spirits, give a burst of energy and ward off anything that fabulous immune system of yours might be fighting off. A swig of this vitamin-packed (A, B, C, E) beverage fuels your whole body, and helps fight aging: Lutein plus vitamins A and C up collagen production (for strong bones and younger-looking skin).
Who can beat that?
A swig of this vitamin-packed (A, B, C, E) beverage fuels your whole body.
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Calories: 192
I’ll be honest – I haven’t quite mastered the juicer yet. I know I can overcome this fear, but whenever I think about the massive amounts of veggies I need to have on hand at one time to make sure I’m getting my fix, I realize I often fall short in the “visits to the grocery store” category. So, I’m signing up for a local Organic Foods delivery service (Go Greenling!) And until then, I will continue to buy a lot of my juices from Whole Foods or Central Market. But for those of you who have it down, here are some of the recipes I end up with, though it starts with all natural juice from the store (note they freshly make the juice themselves so it’s like I did it myself, just more expensive). Ahh, when will I learn?!
So the good news is you don’t need a juicer to whip up refreshing and super healthy drinks. I’m starting a Juice recipes feature, all of which can be made in your blender—so no specialty equipment is needed. Because of the fiber in fresh fruit and vegetable purées, these concoctions vary in thickness: You can adjust to your taste preference simply by adding a little water.
And no matter which juice you choose, you’ll get good-for-you benefits in every sip.
Want a smoothie instead?
Combine 1 cup juice from any recipe, 1 cup ice cubes, 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt, and 1 medium peeled banana in a blender. Purée until smooth
This green goodie sneaks in a dose of iron (you need extra during your period and pregnancy), key for healthy blood cell and muscle function. It also delivers more than your daily rec of vitamin K—another must for blood and bone health.
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