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You Want Me To Drink My Veggies?? Why is it important to drink freshly made vegetable juices? What are some recipes that I could use to get started? Flood Your Body With Healing Nutrients!
I remember growing up as a young girl, I HATED eating my veggies. One day, my mother tried to get me to drink a V8 juice, hoping that it would be a way that she could “sneak” a few veggies into me. YUCK! I hated it! Back then, I would have never thought that I would be telling you to drink your veggies-but I am!
Why? You may be wondering what all of the fuss is about. What is the difference between eating a carrot and drinking a glass of fresh carrot juice? Well, as you know, fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals. There are also phyto (plant) nutrients that we can only get from certain fruits and vegetable. They are what often contribute to the color or flavor of the foods and their significant healing properties. For example, the phytonutrients called carotenoids that make carrots and yams orange also fight off cancer! Well, all of these phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals are packed into the fibers of our fruits and vegetables waiting to unleash their healing powers. The only problem is that our bodies must use energy to extract those healing powers from the fiber in the foods. Though the fiber is very good for us, research has shown that we are unable to absorb a large percentage of the nutrients when we eat the fruits and vegetables whole. Obviously, both fruit and vegetable juices are very nutritious, but most people with candida should stay clear of most fruit juices, so I will focus mostly on vegetable juices from this point on. When we juice the vegetables, we are able to separate the life giving nutrients from the fiber (pulp). When we drink those veggies, we can then absorb the nutrients more fully and quickly. We are literally flooding our bodies with nutrients! That is why many people report a raised energy level after incorporating freshly squeezed juices into their regular routine. 1. Buy yourself a quality personal juicer. Many people have very strong feelings as to what the “best” juicer is, so I will not step on any toes here. I will just say that you will not have the same success with a $40 juicer as you might with one that requires a bit more of an investment. Cheaper juicers tend to require more vegetables to yield the same amount of juice. 3. Make your juicing shopping list and go shopping for fresh organic ingredients! Buying organic fruits and vegetables for juicing is even more important than when you are eating the foods normally because of the rapid and thorough rate of absorption. 4. Chop your veggies right before you juice. This helps you to maintain the level of nutrients in the foods. As soon as you cut a fruit or vegetable, it begins to lose nutrients! 5. Drink your juice as soon as possible after it is made. As it is exposed to the air, the nutritional value will deteriorate! If you must store it, buy an air tight insulated thermos and only keep it for 24 hours. 6. Juice several times per week to get the most benefit! An occasional juice fast is also a great way to aid in the body's healing process.
Specific Healing Qualities in Various Juices BELL PEPPERS - Bell peppers are outstanding for their ability to boost your immune system and fight free-radical damage to your cells, helping you to fend off ailments such as cancer and heart disease. Green, yellow, and orange bell peppers are among the best vegetable sources of vitamin C, but red bell peppers are even better, they provide three times as much vitamin C as oranges. Bell peppers are also an excellent source of cancer-fighting beta carotene, but red peppers provide 20 times more than other peppers. BROCCOLI - Broccoli contains sulforophane, a phytochemical that may prevent the growth of cancerous tumors. Lutein, a powerful vision protecting antioxidant found in broccoli, may also reduce the risk of colon cancer. This cruciferous plant is also rich in folate, fiber, beta carotene and vitamin C, all of which help prevent heart disease. CARROT JUICE – One of the richest sources of Vitamin A with an excellent supply of Vitamins B, C, D, E, F, G, and K. Promotes and normalizes weight and appetite. Helps digestion and maintains bone structure and teeth. Promotes healing of ulcerous and cancerous conditions. Improves health of pregnant women. Liver cleanser, helps with impotency and dermatitis. CELERY JUICE – Vital organic sodium good for improving digestive juices. Adds tolerance to heat. High in magnesium and iron, which build blood, cells. Excellent for nervous conditions. CUCUMBER JUICE – Natural diuretic, promotes nail and hair growth. Decreases uric acid in system and improves rheumatic ailments. Normalizes pressure and beautifies skin. GARLIC JUICE – Very strong anti-fungal! Natural antibiotic, promotes peristalsis, intestinal cleanser, diuretic, reduces intestinal parasites. Promotes circulation and lowers cholesterol. Contains sulfur compounds that may prevent cancer-cell growth. In a study, women who ate garlic frequently were 30% less likely to develop colon cancer. GINGER - This rhizome is famous for its effect on nausea. It can help relieve motion sickness, morning sickness, and nausea caused by anesthesia. Ginger also contains a compound called ginerol that may lower blood pressure and increase circulation. KALE - This anti-cancer food provides all three of the vitamin antioxidants-beta carotene, C, and E. And it offers more beta carotene and vitamin C than other greens such as collards and Swiss chard. It's a rich source of folate and of calcium and magnesium, two minerals important for strong bones. It also contains lutein, an antioxidant that protects against macular degeneration. MUSTARD GREEN JUICE – High in magnesium, which vitalizes muscular tissue, brain and nerves. Nervous afflictions benefited by high amounts of phosphorus and sulfur. PARSLEY – Very potent genito-urinary tract, improves weak eyes, cataracts and conjunctivitis, alleviates menstrual cramps and irregularities (too concentrated for consuming large quantities). POTATO JUICE – Clears skin blemishes, decreases gout and sciatica pain. RADISH JUICE – Promotes mucus membrane function and decreases sinus problems from asthma and allergies (too concentrated for consuming large quantities). SPINACH JUICE – Corrects constipation regenerates degenerated tissues, good for teeth and gums and disease pyorrhea, alleviates joint pain from arthritis and rheumatic conditions. STRING BEAN JUICE – Beneficial to diabetics Juicing Recipes
Note to those fighting Candida: Some of these juices may not agree with your bodies depending on where you are in your healing process. Use caution when using any juices that contain green apples, berries, carrots, or beets. Though the recipes only use limited amounts of these foods, some may not be able to handle them. If using these juices as part of a juice fast: Attempt to include one juice per day that has beets or beet leaves in it as they promote bile release and will aid in liver detoxification. You can also add a green drink to the specified juices to boost nutritional value. Orange Spice 1 Carrot 2 stalks Celery ½ Cucumbers 1 clove Garlic Liquid Detox 1 Carrot 2 stalks Celery Hand full of Spinach 1 Lemon (no rind) Green Calm Hand full of Spinach 2 stalks Celery 1 clove garlic ¼ cup brocco sprouts (optional) ½ Cucumber Muscle Up 1 Handful Spinach CELL A 3 or 4 celery stalks ½ cucumber Brocco Time A bunch of Beet Greens ½ of a broccoli head 2 celery stalks ½ cucumber Carrot/celery 1 Carrot 2 stalks Celery ½ Cucumbers Beet Treat ½ beet ½ cucumber 2 stalks of celery Apple Delight ¼ Apple ½ Cucumber 2 Celery Stalks (Optional: Green Drink) Fruit Salad 1 Grapefruit ½ Lemon ¼ Apple (Optional: Green Drink) Veggie Delight 2 Celery stalks 1 beet 1 handful of greens (spinach, beet greens, or dandelion greens) Green Dream 2 Stalks Celery 1 ½ cups Broccoli ½ Cucumber ½ Cup Blueberries/Strawberries 1 Pink Grapefruit (Optional: Green Drink) Green Soup 2 Garlic Cloves ½ Cucumber 2 Stalks Celery Handful of Spinach Veggie Soup ½ Cucumber 1 Carrot 1 Garlic Clove 2 Stalks Celery
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