Have Chinese Restaurants Been Right All Along?

Have you noticed in most of your favorite Chinese dishes you can find this green limp vegetable that doesn’t have much flavor?  This is not just for bulk or presentation…this vegetable, endearingly named Bok Choy, is a special kind of nutritional delight.

Bok Choy is one of the most nutrient dense, beneficial things that you can eat or juice.

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It supplies your body with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, antioxidants, Vitamin K and carotenes…
This leafy greens is super high in chlorophyll content.  Chlorophyll is what makes plants grow, what gives plants life and this will cleanse are bodies, revitalize are blood, plump up your skin so you have this healthy glow.

My mom and I were discussing this morning how she has become addicted to Bok Choy.  She was previously deceived and didn’t realize just how good Bok Choy was for you because of the white bottoms.

 

Then she read the book, Eat To Live written by Doctor Fuhrman, whom oversaw Joe Cross in the documentary Fat, Sick and Almost Dead.
Dr. Fuhrman states that Bok Choy is in the top 3 nutrient dense foods.
This list gives you the top 30 nutrient dense foods that you can add to your arsenal for living an optimum healthy life.

 

The taste of Bok Choy is a cross between cabbage and celery.  If you are going to be eating raw it is great to choose Bok Choy because if you eat a lot of cabbage and celery you could experience a great deal of bloating.  But you won’t have the same effect with the Choy.
Not to mention Bok Choy is so so low in calories.  100 g of Bok Choy is only 13 calories so it is in the negative calorie category.

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Juice For Your Body Type – HealthyLifeJuicers.com

Not all juices are created equal.
Every single individual will handle, digest, and like every  juice combinations differently.  And the combinations are endless.  So get ready to have some fun!

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At Healthy Life Juicers  you can get your individual diet and nutrition needs met.  Send the team of nutritionists feedback on different things you are juicing and how your body is handling them.   Really, if you don’t like the taste of something but think your body needs it; shoot a quick email to support@HealthyLifeJuicers.com and you’ll get some replacement fruit or veggie ideas that will give you the taste and the nutritional results you desire.
The Western principles of diet, which advocates similar dietary habits for everyone is completely wrong!  Your diet should actually be tailored to your individual character, physique and circumstances.
Try experimenting with different foods and juices to see what affects they have on the way you feel.

Ask yourself, which combinations of fruits and vegetables or foods make you feel stressed, excitable or jittery?  And which ones make you feel slow and sluggish?
Become an expert on the needs of your body and the effects that various foods have upon you.

Here are some juicing recipes to try and the benefits of each one of them.  Let us know how they work for you and, or any changes you made to improve your experience.

Antibiotic Juice Recipe

This juice combination acts as a powerful antibiotic and antiseptic.

1 Carrot

1 Beetroot including some green tops
2 Spinach leaves

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1 Apple
0.2 inch Fresh ginger root
0.2 inch Horseradish root
1 Garlic clove
1/2 cup Watercress

Chlorophyll Hit

For super energy!

1 Carrot
1 Beetroot with top leaves
1/2 Turnip leaves
1 cup chopped parsley

2 Spinach leaves
1 Apples
1 Garlic clove
1/3 cup Wheat grass (not all juicers can extract juice from wheat grass)  – if that is what you are in the market for check out the number 1 juicer of the year last year!!

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Juice Fasting Tips – HealthyLifeJuicers.com

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A one day fast can rest the digestive system.

The process of digestion takes so much energy.  For our system to break down what we are eating so we can get the energy that we need can be quite a task internally.
I am not saying that this is a bad thing but juicing helps give you that energy you need instantly.

Here are a few juice fasting tips to get you started.

• The day before your fast eat a light diet of fruit and vegetables.

• On the day of your fast, eliminate all solid foods.

• Drink fruit or vegetable juice (don’t mix them – our body uses different enzymes to digest them.)

• Drink up to 4 liters (about 7-8 pints) of juice a day and try to “chew” it rather than simply gulp it, this will aid in the digestion process.

• A gentle practice that consists of various yoga poses can help speed up the detoxification process.

Fasting is an excellent time to devote to concentration and meditation as the mind may feel sharper and more acute than normal.
During a fast, toxins and impurities are released from the body through all the organs of elimination, including the skin.  For this reason, you should wash regularly to keep the skin fresh and clean.  Do the loofa thing to help remove dead skin cells and stimulate the circulation and the nervous system.
You may even experience skin eruptions as the body goes through its internal cleaning process.

Check out this page to compare which juicers are the best when you are juice fasting.

Healthy Diet Guidelines Made Easy – HealthyLifeJuicers.com

Avoid this look.

It is very hard in the western world to eat pure and nutritious foods.

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I would like to give you some general guidelines on how to get healthier with your diet.

1) Eat fruits and vegetables in a raw, natural state.
Supermarkets often have to import produce from other parts of the world which means it is probably refrigerated for a long period of time.  As much as you can SHOP LOCAL!

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2) Avoid foods that have been tampered with in order to preserve them.
It is thankfully getting easier and easier to get organic foods because of the increase in organic farming methods.
3) Avoid processed food, white flour and sugar.

4) Avoid foods that contain coloring, added sugar or salt and

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modified food starch and high fructose corn syrup.
5) Be sure to check the food labels before you buy.  If you are unable to pronounce half the things on the label than that is a good clue that it has been majorly tampered with.

6) Eat as many fresh fruits and vegetables as possible.  When you cook your vegetables you destroy a lot of vitamins and enzymes.
You may find it hard to eat
This is a little more psychological but it is a great tip.
7) Think about what you are eating.  Don’t eat in a stressed or anxious state.  Give attention to the food or the juice in front of you.
You can even ‘chew’ your juice; which initiates the salivary glands in your mouth and your digestive juices.  This will help your body absorb the nutrients it better.

Vegetable Toss (Photo credit: ex.libris)

Juice Fasting For Your Soul – HealthyLifeJuicers.com

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How much time do you spend during the day thinking about what you are going to eat?

When you are going to eat?

Or just eating?

Wouldn’t it be so great if we could use our thought life, brain power and time to be more introspective?

Of course, initially when you start fasting you will be thinking about food.  You might think, “I wish I could eat and I can’t wait for this day to be over!”
In those moments remind yourself why you are fasting.

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I like to set an intention on the days I juice fast.  Just as I do when I am in my yoga practice.  Bring yourself into the moment and really feel the present.
Use it as a way change your normal day-to-day thought life.
Juice fasting will get you thinking differently about your life, your body, about who you are and the relationship you have with food.

Perhaps you could juice fast and dedicate your fast to someone you love or doesn’t have the opportunity to eat anything they want whenever they want..  
Whenever we spend time doing something that is good for our bodies and our souls we grow.  We become stronger more determined, focused people.
Spend some time today loving your body and loving who you are.

Click HERE for great juice fasting ideas and recipes!!

The BEST Thing You Can Eat!! – HealthyLifeJuicers.com

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During my research and studies I have found what is the most nutritious thing I could possibly eat or juice.
THE ANSWER:
The sprout.
There are a multiple variety of sprouts..some of the most common are alfalfa (the least expensive, but also the most beneficial!), broccoli sprouts and clover sprouts bur there are also the less common like sunflower, buckwheat, pea and fennegreek sprouts.
Some of these need to be grown in dirt and some of these can be just grown in water.
The water ones are so great because you can grow them anywhere.  Like I do in a jar in my cupboard.
ANOTHER QUESTION:
Just how much more nutritious are these little miracles foods in comparison to other fruits and veggies?
THE ANSWER:
They are about 500 TIMES more powerful than their counterparts that are non sprouted.

Like we were earlier discussing the least expensive and one of the most nutritious the alfalfa sprout in particular has something called, Spinosterol.  This stimulates the immune systems and activates the T-cells that fight free radicals and cancer.
So if you are trying to strengthen your immune system than adding sprouts is a number one priority.

IMPORTANT QUESTION:
What if you are a vegetarian wondering how you are going to get your protein?
THE ANSWER:
Sprouts are deceptively high in protein, they are 40%.  Amazing right?!

But when you are juicing you don’t get much juice out of them so it is extremely important to wrap them in a big leafy green like swiss chard or collard or even romaine leafs; which are incredibly easy to access.

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If you have a juicer that changes speed juice them on the lowest speed so that you can get the most out of your dollar.

One more QUESTION:
 What if you don’t like the taste of sprouts?
THE ANSWER:
Juice them and you will still get the amazing protein and the spinosterol benefits.

Water water everywhere: How Can I Use Less – HealthyLifeJuicers.com

Water, the original good stuff and the topic of our second blog in the Green your juice series, where we like to add some great tips on how you can care for your health and the environment with your juicing habits.

It appears we have unlimited but this is definitely not the case! It is a precious life-giving resource and we as responsible people have to take every caution to reduce not only our carbon footprint but also our water footprint.  You may be thinking I’m drinking juice so I’m saving water ok check…donezo! Not the case, there are some other great ways you can reduce your usage, save money and the planet!

1. Washing your veggies and fruits- This is a huge chunk of the water used for juicing. If you wash each thing individually you could end up wasting gallons of water when you are fasting or juicing regularly.

A simple way to solve this is to either fill the sink or a pan with water to wash everything at once.  We recommend using veggie wash it is a great way to not only conserve water but also makes sure you remove all pesticides and wax from your produce.  There are also two great substitutes for a commercially sold wash.

1. Baking soda- Simply shake some baking soda in to your soaking water and let sit for 5-10 min.
2. Vinegar- Either add equal parts water and vinegar to a spray bottle or add to your soaking water.

These are both easy and economical ways to keep water usage down and healthy living up!

If you decide not to use cleaner in your wash-up process or if you are just giving them a second rinse off, consider gathering the water used for cleaning veggies to water house plants.

2. Waste disposal- Another way you can conserve water while juicing is to use the garbage disposal sparingly. Every time you cram-jam-slam those rouges down the drain to avoid putting them in the trash (which is a good thought of course but see our blog on how to make good us

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e of your waste) you are running gallons of water down the drain to do so. Composing is a simple and economical way to solve this problem. I know you have been thinking of starting one, make today the day!

3. Clean up- The final way you can save the planet while saving yourself from toxins is during clean up.  It may not be the best part of the juicing process but it can make a huge impact if you do it with care. These are simple and universal tips for saving water while washing dishes.

1. Don’t doddle!– Make sure you have everything ready and nearby when you are ready to clean out your juicer. Running all over the kitchen with the faucet going is money and a precious resource down the drain.
2. Be Handy-Don’t be afraid to get your hands in there.  The more you can have clean before heading to the sink the less rinse time you will use before washing or heading to the dishwasher.
3. Stop the cycle– When washing juicer parts in the dishwasher, use the shortest cycle possible to get the job done to your liking. Always always wash with a full load!
4. Procrastinate– Depending on your juicer you may not need to clean it after every single use. Especially if you are juicing several times a day.

If you begin to think of water as the precious life-giving resource that it is than conservation becomes easy. Why waste something you don’t have to. Being conscious of your health and the health of the earth are the first steps towards a happy and balanced life.

In our next blog in the series we will look into how to green your juice by the produce you choose and where you purchase it from.

My Sister’s Personal Juice Fasting Story! – HealthyLifeJuicers.com

My little sister has always loved food.  A loving family nick name for her as a child was “wooden leg” because she just kept eating at the dinner table and never seemed to get full.

As an athlete this wasn’t a problem…but what happened when she stopped training like a professional basketball player?

Well…you guessed right!  She gained a lot of unwanted weight.

My sister was ready to have a slim and sexy body.  The question was how could someone who loves food as much as her reach those goals?

She found her answer in the juice.  With my mom as her guide she was able to lose the weight she wanted and now she is in the best shape of her life.

You too can start juicing today…it doesn’t have to be a juice fast and you will still see incredible results but if you want so me help and some encouragement read this article she wrote about her experience juice fasting.

Some common questions are:

1) What are the best things to juice on a juice fast?

2) How long should I juice fast?

3) Doesn’t my body need to digest solid foods?

Based off the facts and the experience that my sister Jessica had we will answer these questions. In subsequent blogs.  But for some quick answers check out First Time Juicer FAQs.

If you are serious about juice fasting you will want an exceptional juicer at the best price you can possible find.  But the amazing thing about purchasing this juicer is you will get one you of free juice fasting coaching.