My Juice Cleanse

Post Workout Juicing

I thought today that I’d talk about a specific occasion, a perfect time to have a juice or smoothie – after a workout.  Now, I’m not much of a workout type gal.  I walk/bike as often as I can, but I don’t go to the gym or lift anything more than my 2.5 pound hand [...]

Easy Transition Into Juice Cleansing

The main goal of juice cleansing is to help the digestive system return to a state of peak performance and provide a quick shot of essential nutrients.  It does require some planning, though and some people may perceive it as being too complicated or time consuming.  Since juicing requires a juicer machine, and not all [...]

Stick to That Juice Cleanse!

So you’ve committed yourself to doing a three day juice cleanse or maybe even a seven day cleanse and now you’re having trouble sticking with it?  There are many reasons to start a cleanse and many reasons why you might
feel like breaking it early. Here’s some tips to help get you through the rough [...]

Juicing for the Immune System

The body has a built in network of cells, tissues, and organs to defend against disease and infections called the immune system. The immune system recognizes harmful substances present in viruses, bacteria, and chemicals and creates a barrier so they do not enter the body.
One of the body’s first line of defense is in [...]

Juice Cleansing Boosters

Juice cleansing works best when you make it a part of your lifestyle and daily health routine.  A routine encourages repetition, which in turn helps create habits.  A healthy lifestyle in my view, includes a regular juice detox.  There are also a number of other healthy practices I like to include when I’m juicing and [...]

Fruit Juice Cleanse

Fruit has many benefits for a juice cleanse. Lemons are alkalizing. Grapes purify the blood. Oranges contain loads of vitamin C. Apples may strengthen your bones and lower your cholesterol.
So why do some experts tell you to stay away from fruits when juice cleansing? These fruits, while beneficial, also [...]

5 a Day Fruits and Veggies

Do you get enough fruits and veggies in your diet?  The USDA Food Guide Pyramid recommends 3-5 servings of vegetables and 2-4 servings of fruits per day.  Here’s some examples of a serving:

1 medium apple, banana, orange
1/2 cup of chopped, cooked, or canned fruit
3/4 cup of fruit juice

1 cup of raw leafy vegetables
1/2 cup of [...]