Okay, that was cheeky. The truth is it’s all about juice
detoxes! I knew the header would get you in. Since you’ve already up to here
though, you might as well take something away with it right?
Juice cleansing has been said to be more a lifestyle rather than just a drink. Human beings – we’re such funny
creatures – we create segregation in our minds about what social tribes we
belong to. We look to indicators such as common interests like sport,
fashion, hobbies … and interestingly one of the latest, food consumption!
Just look to your Instagram feed. You’re bound to see a
dozen or so photos fresh from recent lunch hours, or dinner times, of what we’ve
just eaten. Some post grilled salmon on a bed of baby spinach with hash tags #intafood
#foodporn #healthylife #youarewhatyoueat #instafit.
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| Megan Fox loves a green juice cleanse! |
You see, if you too are interested in the above, you subconsciously
feel as if you share a bond with said Instagramer, even if your common ground
lies in really, just what you put into your mouth!
Right now in fact is the 30 Day Green Smoothie Challenge by
simplegreensmoothies.com Check it out! My feed has been spammed by health conscious
friends that are slurp happy with this new social networking event.
The title speaks for itself; you drink all green goodness
for thirty days to reap glowy skin and a boost in both your energy levels and
metabolism. Sounds pretty good to me, and well placed on the calender as well. Who
isn’t after a healthy change once we ring in the New Year?
I’ve also embarked on a juice detox. Common questions I’ve
been asked are “do you drink just juice and eliminate all food? Do you feel
sick while doing it? Do you get a sore stomach and pass wind (gross – sorry!)
Have you noticed a difference?"
To answer all of the above quiet quickly - No, no, yes sort
of, and yes!
My juice cleanse doesn’t eliminate food, mainly because I’m
not after weight loss, but to improve my skin by giving it a natural glow –
minus my trusty M.A.C illuminator. I’ve been juicing for a whole week now, and
indulge in a large glass once a day. Any more than one, I believe you’re either
over doing it or digesting too much natural sugar from the fruits. I haven’t had
a sore stomach at all, but yes I have had the embarrassment of sudden gas! And
finally, I have felt an overall difference in my skin, it’s plumper, and my
energy levels are soaring. Despite getting cray-cray on Christmas Eve, Christmas
night, NYE and an abundance of bbq’s, my eyes are not lack lustre and I’m not
strewn across the couch wallowing in self-pity. Juice... it's pretty powerful
stuff!
Here are my two favourite recipes! One is more hard-core (and not just because I left in an occasion apple core) with the blend based on many veggies, the other is more tropical and fruity, totally easy to swallow!
Maroon Makeover:
Ingredients:
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Beetroot
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Parsley
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Mint
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Carrot
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Celery
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Baby spinach
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Lemon
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Apple
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Ginger
Blend away baby! The end result due to the rich pigment in beetroot is rather maroon, the lemon helps to add a citrus zing making it
pretty drinkable, as does the apple and the ginger gives it a slight exotic kick.
This isn’t a juice you will fall in love with for flavour, but the results are
well worth it.
Fruity Tooti Sunrise
Ingredients:
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Mango
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Blue berries
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Strawberries
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Lemon
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Kiwi fruit
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Banana
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Pomegranate
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Watermelon
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Mint
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Honey
This is very delish – you will want to drink this regardless
of the wonderful antioxidant rich ingredients. I add a tiny amount of natural manuka
honey, it's great for your skin and a lovely natural sweetener!
Have any of you
juiced before?
SS x
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