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yields 3 quarts
juices & smoothies pitcher as a garnish. Serve chilled. wis into wedges and add to the the vanilla. pineapple juice, the water, and to a pitcher. Add the rest of the from the blender and transfer the pineapple juice well. Remove avocado, the sugar, and 4 cups of (optional) 2. Peel and cut the remaining 2 ki- 1. In a blender, blend 3 kiwis, the 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 4 cups water 5¾ cups pineapple juice ¼ cup sugar or sugar substitute 1 av

Enzymes and oxygen are lost rapidly after juicing. Once a Is there anything you shouldn’t juice?
food is chopped, oxidation, which is caused by active en- • Skins of oranges and grapefruits (these contain toxins)
zymes rapidly decomposing, causes nutrient loss. Juices • Apple seeds (which contain cyanide and may be safe for
will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 2–3 days. adults but should be avoided for children)
• To get the most from juicing, use only the freshest, most • All pits (peach, plum, apricot, etc.)
vibrant organic produce you can find. Use locally grown • Waxed skins of produce (peel or wash them well)
yields 5 cups produce when available and make seasonal additions to • Rhubarb greens and leaves (which are toxic)
your juicing routine. Visiting your local farmer’s market The following do not juice well due to their lower water
might give you some inspiration. content and texture. They are best blended into smoothies:
BERRY-GINGER • Always wash all produce before using. If you’re using • Bananas
SMOOTHIE
nonorganic or waxed produce, make sure to peel them. • Avocados
Here is a drink based on berries with • Drink freshly pressed juices on an empty stomach. Allow • Mangoes
a fantastic ginger twist. Use whatever at least 20 minutes before consuming any additional • Berries
berries are in season.
food or drink. • Papayas
16 ounces frozen strawberries, • Consume at least two glasses (16 ounces) of fresh green There is no more refreshing way to start off your day
cranberries, or cherries vegetable juice per day; this is a minimal starting point. than a glass of fresh juice or a smoothie. If you want to nur-
(see recipe note) There are no known harmful effects from drinking too ture your body, get into the juicing habit.
2 slices fresh pineapple much green juice.
1 Gala apple, cored • Fruit and carrot juices should be consumed sparingly. Even 4
2 peaches in their raw states, fruit and carrot juices bring large quanti-
3
1 carrot, unpeeled (optional) ties of natural sugar into the bloodstream and can create
1-inch piece fresh ginger root an imbalance. The fruits and carrots of today have mostly
2 cups ice cubes been hybridized to create sweeter varieties with higher
sugar content. If consuming any of these, it is recommend-
Blend all the ingredients until smooth.
ed to dilute the juice with at least 50 percent water.
• Add some cayenne pepper to your juice to boost your cir-
culation and metabolism. Use only a pinch to start. As you
RECIPE NOTE Since Have a fruit smoothie on an empty
berries and apples are stomach for optimal cleansing. get accustomed to the taste, increase amounts gradually.
heavily sprayed with Eventually try consuming less • Exclusive consumption of juices or liquids may be done
pesticides when grown, it fruit smoothies, slowly weaning on occasion for healing and cleansing. Such programs
is worthwhile to make an yourself from the sweets, and shift should be undertaken with proper supervision only.
effort to use only organi- to green smoothies and juices. At • To ensure the easiest cleanup, clean your juicer promptly
cally grown. the beginning, you may want to after juicing.
use a sweetener like stevia, Truvia, • Fresh juice is ideal for babies six months of age and over.
Sugarless, or xylitol. With time,
as you get accustomed to new • Dilute with equal parts of filtered water.
tastes, gradually reduce the use of
Blueberry Delight
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