Sometimes I get so wrapped up in the twisting and churning of my Omega Juicer, that I forget there are so many still needing to understand what the heck green juice is and what are the benefits of daily green juicing. So, this post is for you green juicing newbies - and truly it is for all of us as a reminder!
A professor shared that our ancient ancestors would walk and consume 6 pounds. of organic vegetation every day. Nowadays, hardly any one is getting his or her essential, life sustaining green vegetables. Imagine if you could eat a grocery bag of greens daily, in the time it takes to drink a glass of water? Have you and your kids had the recommended 9 servings of vegetables today? Only 5% of us have.
Green juice can be made when primarily vegetables (see next paragraph), and sometimes a small amount of fruit, are processed through an appliance called a juicer. A juicer extracts the liquid nutrition from the produce leaving the pulp behind.
Some of my favorite green veggies to use are cucumbers, celery, kale, chard, romaine lettuce, broccoli, parsley, sprouts, and spinach. Additional veggies that add a pop are: red, yellow or orange peppers, garlic, ginger, red cabbage, and a carrot or so. With regards to adding some fruit, lemons and limes can be used freely. However, limit other fruits to one piece or so to keep the sugar consumption low and the green, alkaline advantages at the center of attention! Some great fruit choices are one serving of apples, pears, or melons.
Why Should I Green Juice?
This is a great question, and one I get often. When I do a demo, it is easy to see that the amount of produce I put through my juicer is way more than I care to eat in a day and is not a combination I would find appealing if left in its whole form. It's just too much, especially with the rest of my plant-based eating. But, juiced all together they create a wonderful symphony of flavors that fills my body and soul with pure liquid sunshine! I am in essence, getting the pure life-force from the plants! Some people even refer to it as "plant blood", which can either sound super cool or super icky...so, do what you will with that term! Okay, so here is a list of benefits:
- Large consumption of vegetables that otherwise would be difficult to eat
- Fast nutrient consumption since it is in liquid form
- Easy digestion since there is no bulk
- Curbs appetite since you are getting real nutrition that your body craves
- Alkalizing effects on the body, acidic environment promotes dis-ease
- Good for immune system support
- Tastes good with great recipes!
Juicer Info Please...
Juicers come in all shapes, sizes and costs - like the Breville, Omega, Champion, or Green Star totally rock green juices! Although I have three different types of juicers, my personal favorite and my daily go-to is my Omega. Love. It.
Seriously I don't have time, the next best thing...
Enjoy the health benefits of 5.5 POUNDS of 100% organic*, live, raw, whole-food, wild-crafted vegetables in each scoop! Gluten free Essante' Organics Earth Greens Powder is a powerful blend of certified chemical free grasses, vegetables, sprouts, leaves and high frequency minerals which provide whole body nutrition, plus they help in alkalizing, energizing and nourishing your cells. The raw, alkaline, plant ingredients neutralize acid and put the body's pH back to its ideal more alkaline state. Our bodies are designed to absorb nutrition most effectively from supplements developed from whole unprocessed foods not treated with chemicals because they naturally co-factor all necessary vitamins & minerals. Co-factoring is the single major support to nutritional absorption. Over the counter vitamins & minerals may have absorption challenges as they are typically not whole-food based. President, Dr. J.J. Levine, shares this, "I've seen 1000s of low back x-rays & most times, I'm able to show my patients their unabsorbed vitamin, in their x-ray photo. That's good for the fish in the sea, they may end up with that vitamin eventually, but it's not good for you, because you're wasting money."
How To:
Start with one of 7.365 pH Shake (the healthiest meal of the day) in water (or Coconut milk). You can also use it later in the day and add on top of salads or vegetables.
A proven source of:
Minerals, iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, Vitamins K, C, E, and many B vitamins. Also, phyto-nutrients, beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and Omega 3 fats.
According to the National Cancer Institute, people whose diets are rich in plant foods (9-13 servings of fruits and vegetables per day) have a lower risk of getting cancers. They're also less likely to get diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. This diet helps reduce calorie intake & may help to control weight.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Anne McGurty is passionate about living life socially and sharing with others the outstanding benefits of green juicing and alkalizing a for vibrant, healthy living and shares her healthy, green living techniques and insights. If you're ready to jump into a healthy lifestyle, teach others and get a residual income, and or possibly interested in a 12 week transformation to lose weight, check out www.essanteorganics.com/organize.
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