5 Recipes and 5 Tips for Using a Juicer

5 Recipes and 5 Tips for Using a Juicer

8/8/2014 10:47:00 AM

By Jonathan Sadowski

I have been bitten by the “juicing bug.”  I bought a juicer less than 12 hours after I finished watching the documentary “Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead,” which is highly recommended to anyone looking to be inspired about health and natural foods.  After a honeymoon where I juiced anything and everything, I have found out a few recipes that really work for my tastes and budget that I have shared in picture form below.  I also wanted to share a few pearls with those who are new, or may be thinking of entering, the juicing game.

1) Experiment, experiment, experiment.  There are plenty of sites that will provide recipes and accompanying shopping lists to have a certain kind of juicing experience.  While following “the book” is ok at the start, accounting for personal taste and seasonal availability (and price) is not taken into account.  Try a little of this, a little of that, combinations that seem like they would not complement each other.  Remember (possibly write down) what worked and what didn’t.  Don’t worry too much if something doesn’t work because…….
2) If a taste is not appealing, diluting the juice is an easy way to kill a lot of the taste and still get all the nutrients extracted.
3) Sticking with the gross theme, don’t juice a parsnip.  It’s the one time I could not finish what I juiced.  I hope this saves at least one person from making the same mistake.
4) Green apples save the day.  When they are in season, I stock up, because I have learned, that no matter how funky the combo, if a green apple or two are in the mix, the taste will be manageable.  Remember, juicing a lot of fruit leads to high concentrations of natural sugars, so save the sweet stuff as sort of an ace up the sleeve.
5) Try the juice before shutting off or taking apart the juicer.  You’ll know before it’s too late whether that green apple or an extra carrot is needed, because, yes, putting everything back together while the new juice sits idly is sometimes more than I can handle.
So without further ado, here are the recipes:

Foods For Well Being! - Ginger

Ginger has been used all over Asia for centuries. It warms and stimulates the appetite. Ginger has been known to strengthen the immune system and help with digestion.

11 Ways You Can Use Apple Cider Vinegar

Everyone should have a bottle of raw, organic, unfiltered and unpasteurized apple cider vinegar (aka ACV) in their home! It’s a multiuse vinegar for both internal and external personal use ... and it’s great for a couple of household chores.

ACV is made from apple juice and is fermented to hard apple cider. It's then fermented a second time to become apple cider vinegar. It should be made from organic apples and be unheated, unfiltered and unpasteurized to keep the "mother" intact.

The "mother" in apple cider vinegar is visible as cloudy strings in the bottom of the bottle, and is full of beneficial enzymes, pectin, and trace minerals. It’s worth shaking the bottle each time before using ACV to distribute these elements.

Learn how to naturally take care of your body (and home!) with this simple, inexpensive, and safe product.

Dr. Oz's Green Drink

Dr. Oz's Green Drink  

Here's the hard to find recipe! Dr. Oz says he drinks this every morning, and so does Oprah. After Oprah tried this on the show, she was surprised how good it tasted, calling it a "glass of fresh!"

If you're here and you're new to juicing, you may find that this tastes a bit "earthy" because your taste buds may not be used to this whole thing. If that's the case, just add an extra apple or two to sweeten it up.

You can blend this recipe too, but I imagine you'll want to peel the lemon, lime, and ginger.

Ingredients

• Apples - 2 medium (3" dia) 364g

• Celery - 3 stalk, large (11"-12" long) 192g

• Cucumber - 1 cucumber (8-1/4") 301g

• Ginger Root - 1/2 thumb (1" dia) 12g

• Lemon (with rind) - 1/2 fruit (2-3/8" dia) 42g

• Lime (with rind) - 1 fruit (2" dia) 67g

• Parsley - 1 bunch 150g

• Spinach - 2 cup 60g

The Easy Way To Start Juicing

The Easy Way To Start Juicing

If you’re looking to lose weight or just get healthy, juicing can be a great option to improve your diet and get plenty of nutrients without too many calories. Read on for some easy tips on how to stick to your diet, make juice taste better and many other things.

If you are planning on juicing citrus fruits only, or primarily citrus fruits, consider purchasing a juicer that is designed just for citrus. Many juicers have trouble with the amount of pith in a citrus fruit. In addition, juicers with metal surfaces will become corroded over time after repeated exposure to citrus fruits.

5 Foods You Should Be Juicing

When you think of juicing, a glass of something deep green and not very appetizing probably comes to mind. However, the best raw juice blends, as well as smoothie ingredients, actually incorporate different types of fruits and vegetables, not only for the nutritional benefits, but for some surprisingly great flavor.

Here are just a few of the types of foods that nutritionists say you should consider adding to your  juice or smoothie:

Frozen Fruit

You may already know what a great ingredient frozen fruits can be for smoothies, but you can juice them as well. Experts recommend that you choose frozen fruits with no added sugar.

Swiss Chard

A great glass of juice, or a smoothie, is all about balance. This means that it shouldn’t be all fruit, nor should basically be a glass of straight broccoli juice (umm, unless you really like that sort of thing).  Greens like kale and spinach always make great options, but have you tried Swiss chard? This green has a mildly sweet flavor, contains lots of antioxidants, and has been shown to help protect against heart disease and help lower your blood pressure and cholesterol.

JUICING MADE DELICIOUS

How to make your juicing taste great!

Juicing is a great way to get improve your overall well being. You can improve many deficiencies in your body by supplying it with the proper nutrients. The body can heal itself when provided the proper nutrients. You can lose weight, improve memory, look 10 years younger and more just because you decided to juice and get the necessary nutrients you were lacking. You will probably be able to stop buying supplements now that you are getting all the vitamins in their best form from food.

Juicing to Combat The Flu

Green Juice that Combats the Flu!

2 cucumbers
1 small piece of ginger
2 medium sized apples
2 limes – skin removed 
7 leaves of Kale
several sprigs of parsley
5 sprigs of mint

Foods For Your Well Being! - Cabbage

CABBAGE

Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin K and vitamin C and a very good source of folate, Omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin A. Also a source of several types of phytonutrients which contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. Cabbage has many health benefits which include the treatment of stomach ulcers, constipation, headaches, obesity, skin disorders, eczema, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease and many age related complications. Cabbage should be a part of your healthy diet.

THIS JUICER IS WORTH EVERY PENNY

My favourite juicer is the Super Angel juicer for overall quality for the price. I still love my Norwalk juicer however the Norwalk is just over $3,000.00 and the Super Angel is sold around the $1,200.00 price range. A great juicer with a great yield of juice and quality stainless steel construction and extremely easy to clean. I do not receive these juicers for free, I purchase them myself and test them thoroughly. This juicer impressed me so much that I gave it to my brother to get him into juicing. I still have my Norwalk and you would have a hard time getting me to part with it but the Super Angel is awesome!

Our Overall 

   Rating 

  8.5

JASON VALE’S BRAND NEW SUPER JUICE ME!

28-DAY JUICE PLAN – AVAILABLE AS AN APP.

The app is designed to take the programme on the go, making it incredibly easy to follow. The app includes:

• OVER 6 HOURS OF VIDEOS

• FROM JASON VALE

• ‘HOW TO MAKE’ VIDEOS

• FOR ALL RECIPES

• TOP TEN TIPS FOR SUCCESS

• THE AFTER PLAN COACHING VIDEO

• STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO YOUR DAY

• SHOPPING LIST

• …AND MUCH MORE

visit www.superjuiceme.com for more info. I highly recommend it.

19 ANTI-AGING TIPS THAT MAY HELP YOU LOOK 10 YEARS YOUNGER

19 ANTI-AGING tips that may help you look 10 years younger.

Here are a few suggestions that should help you look younger and maintaining that youthful look. 

1. Drink one - two litres of water each day. Drink throughout the day.
2. Include leafy green vegetables in your diet with every meal, and/or try juicing your vegetables and drinking them throughout the day. Check out the post about juicing on our well & wild website.
3. Avoid animal fats, hydrogenated oils and junk food (i.e. sugars, sweets, chocolate etc.)
4. Avoid caffeine, nicotine and excessive alcohol. These substances are the worst with respect to aging. 

Juicer Review - HUROM HU-100

Our Overall 

   Rating 7

I received the Hurom juicer and was anxious to see how this juicer compares to other juicers I reviewed last year.  The Hurom HU-100 is an auger based masticating juicer that cold presses vegetables, greens and fruits producing a higher yield of juice. The juice produced with this Hurom HU-100 had a subtle amount of froth in the juice and a slightly some foam. The juice's did not separate quickly when left in a sealed mason jar in the refrigerated. It did not last as long as the juice from the Norwalk juicer, but at 10% of the price of the Norwalk it was impressive. 

After using this juicer for some time now, I found that periodically not all of the vegetable gets fully juiced as a small portion remains in the juicer around the auger. This could have me lowering the rating but at this point I will keep it where it is rated.

The Hurom HU-100 is very easy to clean and makes very little noise. It would be great if this juicer was made of stainless steel however,  priced around the $300.00 USD and in Canada around $329.00 making it an amazing value. The motor is warranted for ten (10) years and other parts are warranted for two (2) years from the date of the original purchase. 

Juice Yield: 7

Ease of Cleaning: 8

Sediment elimination: 7

Juice Integrity: 7

Freshness & Flavour: 7

Sturdiness and Construction:7

Durability: 6

Price and Value: 7

Warranty: 7

Overall Quality: 7

Our Overall 

   Rating 

  7

Herbal Tea That May Help You Cleanse or Lose Weight

Cleanse and lose weight with herbal these herbal teas...

Here are some great herbal teas that may help you lose weight, cleanse or even increase your energy and overall well being...

Spearmint and Peppermint Tea  will help aid digestion;

Nettle Tea is a diuretic and will help flush toxins;

Milk Thistle Tea contains silymarin which is good for the liver;

Dandelion Leaf Tea is a great diuretic; 

Red Sorrel Tea is a great detox and is very good for cleansing the liver and gall bladder and helps decrease the blood triglyceride levels;

Rooibosch (or Red Bush) Tea helps eliminate toxins and relieves bloating and aids the digestive process. It has been known to reduce the effects of aging and keeps the skin, teeth and bones healthy and can help aid with sleep;

Chamomile Tea is a calming detox drink and has been known to help relieve mild headaches;  

Fennel Tea stimulates the liver.

Senna Tea  used as a  laxative and stool softener

Lose Weight with the Best Cabbage Soup Ever!

Cabbage Soup
Here is a great soup that may help you shed a few pounds.  It is filling and has a kick to it.

Ingredients
1 cup of organic celery, diced
1 cup of organic carrots, diced
1 organic onion, diced
1 organic green or red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves of organic garlic, minced
1 can of organic diced tomatoes
1/2 head of cabbage, chopped
4 cups of organic vegetable broth
1 cup of water
1 tsp organic oregano
1 tsp organic basil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes ( or chopped fresh hot peppers)
2 tbs of organic olive oil
season with sea salt and pepper to taste


Directions:
In a large pot, heat two tablespoons of olive oil.
add celery, onions, bell peppers and carrots and cook until tender
add garlic
add vegetable broth
add tomatoes and cabbage
Bring soup to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook until cabbage is tender.
Stir in oregano, basil and red pepper flakes.
add salt and pepper to taste

Digestive Problems May Be Causing Your Weight Gain!

We are more aware of our digestive system than of any other system in our body due to the numerous messages we receive of hunger, thirst, gas and bowel movements that effect us daily. Eating a well balanced meal and regular exercise are the foundation of a good healthy digestive system. You can easily maintain the wellbeing of your digestive system and

On Dr. Oz.....Yakon Syrup for Weight-Loss!

Is Yacon Syrup Effective For Weight Loss?

November 7th, 2013 

A recent episode of Dr. Oz extolled the virtues of a little-known product known as yacon syrup, referred to as a “game changer” in the weight loss arena. Today we’ll look at this product and seek reviews from those who have tried it.

About Yacon SyrupYacon syrup is extracted from the tuberous roots of the yacon plant. It contains few calories (about 20 calories in a spoonful) and is low in sugar. The taste has been described as similar to molasses, raisins, or figs. The syrup contains about 30% to 50% of fructooligosaccharides (FOS), a natural sweetener which cannot be broken down easily by the human body. It passes through the digestive tract unmetabolized, resulting in a low calorie food. It is also a prebiotic, which feeds healthy flora in the bowels.

Outside of yacon syrup, you can also get FOS from a variety of fruits and vegetables such as artichokes, asparagus, bananas, garlic, and onions. FOS is also available as a supplement.

How to Use Yacon Syrup
Take 1 teaspoon of 100% yacon syrup with or before each meal. It can also be used as a sugar substitute, such as in tea or coffee. You can use it in place of syrup or molasses on pancakes or waffles, or add it to oatmeal or fruit. It has been used as an alternative sweetener for diabetics, vegans, and those seeking to reduce sugar intake.

Kale and Carrot Soup

2 bunches of multi coloured carrots slice into 1 inch pieces

4 cups of low sodium vegetable broth

1 15-oz can diced tomatoes in juice 

2 12-oz bunches of dinosaur kale, thinly sliced

1/2 cup chopped basil, 

6 whole basil leaves

2 Tbs chopped chives

1 handful whole chives

115-oz can white beans, rinsed and drained

1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar

2 garlic cloves

1 red onion sliced

Bring carrots, broth, onion, garlic, tomatoes with juice, and 2 cups water to a simmer in a large stockpot with steamer insert over medium heat.

Place kale, whole basil leaves, and whole chives in steamer insert. Set steamer inside stockpot, cover and steam 5 to 7 minutes. use tongs to stir half way through. remove and discard basil leaves and whole chives. add kale, beans and vinegar to soup and return to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Stir in chopped basil and chives just before serving.

A Healthy Toast

Celebrate the Season with (Organic) Wine  & Beer

by Wendy Priesnitz

So you’ve bought an organic turkey or have planned a special vegan alternative entrée. You’ll accompany the main course with an organic broth and salad, and maybe top it off with a Fair Trade organic chocolate and hemp ice cream dessert. But what about the wine or beer that you’ll be serving over the holidays? Is it organic? Is it even a legitimate component of a healthy meal?Some people feel they are “allergic” to wine, beer or other alcoholic beverages. But rather than reacting to the alcohol, they may be reacting to some of the components or additives, such as brewers yeast, corn, eggs, molds, sulfites and pesticides. For instance, many wine and beer makers use egg protein to clarify their product during the brewing process, so anyone who is allergic to eggs might suffer a reaction. People with mold allergies also react to fermented products, which includes beer and wine. Sulfites are commonly added to beer and wine, but they are also naturally occurring; the common “red wine headache” can be attributed to sulfites, but they can also give you hives, an itchy nose and congestion.

On the other hand, moderate consumption of one to three drinks daily of beer or wine (especially red) has been shown to be beneficial to your health. A number of studies have shown that having a drink or two per day of alcohol can reduce your chances of developing heart disease. Flavonoids, found in large amounts in the seeds and skins of red grapes,

A daily liquid drink that helps your body cleanse and eliminate toxins without a laxative effect.


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I had the opportunity to try Cleansify and found it to be an amazing new product. Most of all I liked the fact that this drink could be taken daily to help support my body's digestive system with eliminating toxins, detoxify my liver and increasing my energy. This cleanse helped me lose a few pounds, so it is a great product that can assist with unclogging your system, refreshing your liver and detoxifying the body. 

Cleansify also provides a free cleanse diet plan that can be download from their site at www.cleansify.com. I really like the fact that here is no starvation period and that they suggest nutrient rich meals to be taken with the cleanse. Another great feature is there is no laxative effect so this cleanse does not send you running frantically to the bathroom. Cleansify in my opinion has it right, quality ingredients, good nutrition advice and no starvation. You supply your body with nutrients from wholesome foods and your body heals itself. Sound familiar? Well if you were ever to look up  Hippocrates (an ancient Greek physician) who was quoted "Let thy food be thy medicine, and the medicine thy food" or something along those lines. In other words, your food that you eat should be your medicine that help your body heal itself.