More Juice Please

In the last year juicing has become a regular thing around our house and I absolutely love it!! Here are some reasons why I think it's so wonderful along with some of my favorite recipes. 

I have the classic Jack LaLanne  Juicer from Costco. 

Facts about juicing taken from The Complete Book of Juicing 

• Juicing increases your vegetable/fruit intake 
• Your body gets a break from digesting food
• Quicker absorption of high quality nutrients 
• Increased energy levels
• Weight loss
• Healthier/Clearer skin  

Usually I don't use a recipe for juicing. Typically I use whatever I have on hand and it always tastes great...well almost always :)  What I had on hand today was 

Swiss Chard, Oranges, Apples, Beets, Carrots and Cucumber. 

Always cut your larger fruits and vegetables so they can fit down the shoot.

The final product is a deliciously nutritious meal

Here are some recipes I have tried and loved. 

Super Detox Green Juice

2-3 celery Stalks 

1 small cucumber

2 kale leaves 

Handful of fresh parsley 

1 small lemon or lime 

1 pear or apple 

Better Red Than Dead 

1 beet 

1/2 medium sweet potato

3 carrots 

Green Drink

handful of parsley or wheatgrass

2 granny smith apples 

2 kale leaves

handful of spinach 

Iron Plus

1 beet with top

2 kale leaves

1/2 cup broccoli florets with stems

4 carrots

1 apple 

Here's to happy, healthy, juicy future 

Ashley